Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
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[Instruction] How to get a new phone and keep (legacy) Unlimited Data on Verizon
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I used the loophole less than a week ago. I do not believe your statement to be accurate.
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Sadly turns out its true, :/ they changed their policy because people were using the loophole. Just letting you guys know this doesn't work anymore
I used the loophole less than a week ago. I do not believe your statement to be accurate.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I just used my wife phone upgrade, she kept the same phone and number, then I sold my IPhone for the price of my new Note 3..simple
I just used my wife phone upgrade, she kept the same phone and number, then I sold my IPhone for the price of my new Note 3..simple
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I haven't tried this exact scenario as I always transferred to dumb phone lines. However, I see no issues with what you're wanting to do .... Once you activate and deactivate the new phone on the second line it no longer matters where it gets activated next. So putting the sim card from line one in it then powering the phone back on will work like a charm... Just remember to go online and swap the new device to line one first.
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I haven't tried this exact scenario as I always transferred to dumb phone lines. However, I see no issues with what you're wanting to do .... Once you activate and deactivate the new phone on the second line it no longer matters where it gets activated next. So putting the sim card from line one in it then powering the phone back on will work like a charm... Just remember to go online and swap the new device to line one first.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You can do everything online....
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You can do everything online....
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Hi
Just want to let everybody know that the "transfer upgrade" technique still works as of 11/24/13. We were on our way to a Costco to try this but we passed by an independent Verizon store (authorized retailer, non-corporate?) so we stopped in.
We've got 2 smart phones and 1 dumb phone. All with upgrades available.
The guy at the independent Verizon Store initiated the conversation with us about upgrading. I told him we would if we could keep unlimited data. He said there's a way around things to keep unlimited. He did all the thinking and work. I've read this thread and other websites about this technique and I still don't understand how it works but it works! We paid $200 for 2 new phones each + $30 each new phone for the upgrade fee.
Thanks guys.
Hi
Just want to let everybody know that the "transfer upgrade" technique still works as of 11/24/13. We were on our way to a Costco to try this but we passed by an independent Verizon store (authorized retailer, non-corporate?) so we stopped in.
We've got 2 smart phones and 1 dumb phone. All with upgrades available.
The guy at the independent Verizon Store initiated the conversation with us about upgrading. I told him we would if we could keep unlimited data. He said there's a way around things to keep unlimited. He did all the thinking and work. I've read this thread and other websites about this technique and I still don't understand how it works but it works! We paid $200 for 2 new phones each + $30 each new phone for the upgrade fee.
Thanks guys.
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
@steven,
You were able to upgrade and keep unlimited data? Maybe I misread?
I'm currently on the old verizon nationwide talk and text plan, 1400/min w/ unlimited data on 2 smartphones.
Our upgrades have been available for almost a month. Havent used them bc the vzw in-store rep said wed lose our unl data. I don't know what do, our contact is up at the end of Dec. I'd love to stick w/ vzw but I use so much data and the tier plans are insane. I don't have the cash for retail phones or I do that and stay off contact.
Decisions, decisions...advice?
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@steven,
You were able to upgrade and keep unlimited data? Maybe I misread?
I'm currently on the old verizon nationwide talk and text plan, 1400/min w/ unlimited data on 2 smartphones.
Our upgrades have been available for almost a month. Havent used them bc the vzw in-store rep said wed lose our unl data. I don't know what do, our contact is up at the end of Dec. I'd love to stick w/ vzw but I use so much data and the tier plans are insane. I don't have the cash for retail phones or I do that and stay off contact.
Decisions, decisions...advice?
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tx_tuff
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You need a limited line or dumbphone to be able to use the when around. Otherwise you can use one unlimited line first, losing unlimited. But then doing the work around and get a new second phone while keeping unlimited.
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You need a limited line or dumbphone to be able to use the when around. Otherwise you can use one unlimited line first, losing unlimited. But then doing the work around and get a new second phone while keeping unlimited.
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Super Turtleman
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You should try reading through this thread.
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You should try reading through this thread.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
183 pages? Umm no thanks.
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183 pages? Umm no thanks.
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tx_tuff
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
There is a lot of help in here and the thread didn't get to 183 pages without anybody helping. His point is if you really want to keep unlimited bad enough you should put some effort into it instead of just asking questions right away. No effort so it really doesn't mean that much to you.
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There is a lot of help in here and the thread didn't get to 183 pages without anybody helping. His point is if you really want to keep unlimited bad enough you should put some effort into it instead of just asking questions right away. No effort so it really doesn't mean that much to you.
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Super Turtleman
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Agreed. If you wanna do it right, put a little work in and read.
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Agreed. If you wanna do it right, put a little work in and read.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Calculate the cost over 2 years. The cost is about the same if you get a 4GB plan or buy new phones off contract and keep your unlimted.
It's my first whole day using my first phone with LTE and I've already used 1 GB. I usually do 2 GB/month with my old 3g iPhone 4. No way would I have got by with a teired plan!
At least skim through the thread.
Calculate the cost over 2 years. The cost is about the same if you get a 4GB plan or buy new phones off contract and keep your unlimted.
It's my first whole day using my first phone with LTE and I've already used 1 GB. I usually do 2 GB/month with my old 3g iPhone 4. No way would I have got by with a teired plan!
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Could someone confirm if I've got this down:
Is this correct?
Also, a relatively dumb question, do contacts get transferred when activating phones? To elaborate, will the new phone I buy have all my dad's contacts on it?
Could someone confirm if I've got this down:
- My mom's smartphone line has unlimited data and is eligible for an upgrade.
- My dad's smartphone line is the only line in the family plan that isn't unlimited.
- I'm trying to upgrade my phone, which is also on unlimited data.
- So I transfer the upgrade from my mom's line to my dad's.
- Buy new phone and activate phone on my dad's line.
- Reactivate his old phone.
- Activate new phone on my line.
Is this correct?
Also, a relatively dumb question, do contacts get transferred when activating phones? To elaborate, will the new phone I buy have all my dad's contacts on it?
tx_tuff
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
You can activate the phone without signing into anybodies account I believe. But if you have to sign in you just use your Google account and all your info will be put on the phone.
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You can activate the phone without signing into anybodies account I believe. But if you have to sign in you just use your Google account and all your info will be put on the phone.
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I did skim through, there are so many responses that it's overwhelming. Everyone has there own unique situation. I have 2 phones on unlimited data with upgrades ready, contract ends next month. From what I've read in this thread, the only way to keep my unl data is through the dumb phone method or to buy 2 new phones at full retail, is that correct? Full retail is out of the question b/c I would be dropping around $1800 on phones. I'm not quite understanding the dumb line method which is my only hope I'm assuming. I'm confused on how adding another line wold allow us to upgrade our 2 phones and keep our unlimited data? I'm paying roughly $175 month now for 1400min/unl data.
I did skim through, there are so many responses that it's overwhelming. Everyone has there own unique situation. I have 2 phones on unlimited data with upgrades ready, contract ends next month. From what I've read in this thread, the only way to keep my unl data is through the dumb phone method or to buy 2 new phones at full retail, is that correct? Full retail is out of the question b/c I would be dropping around $1800 on phones. I'm not quite understanding the dumb line method which is my only hope I'm assuming. I'm confused on how adding another line wold allow us to upgrade our 2 phones and keep our unlimited data? I'm paying roughly $175 month now for 1400min/unl data.
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
I also still don't understand 100% how or why the dumb phone method works. The guy at the store did everything.
Once the confusing smoke clears, it's just important to make sure that:
1) You'll still have unlimited data on the lines you want.
2) Your bill won't increase (minus the upgrade fees)
3) No early termination fees
4) anything else?
I also still don't understand 100% how or why the dumb phone method works. The guy at the store did everything.
Once the confusing smoke clears, it's just important to make sure that:
1) You'll still have unlimited data on the lines you want.
2) Your bill won't increase (minus the upgrade fees)
3) No early termination fees
4) anything else?
Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Cool, thanks. Can you tell if I've got everything else down?
Cool, thanks. Can you tell if I've got everything else down?
tx_tuff
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
Yes you do
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Yes you do
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Re: [Instruction]How to Keep Unlimited Data on Verizon
It is my understanding that Verizon allows a customer to move phones within their own account to a different line. So the idea is you upgrade a dumb line with the phone you want then reactivate the dumb phone and move the new phone to a different line/number within that account. Transfer upgrade to the dumb line and repeat the process. You will still have a contract for two years on the new phones you upgraded but they are now on the phone numbers you wanted. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
It is my understanding that Verizon allows a customer to move phones within their own account to a different line. So the idea is you upgrade a dumb line with the phone you want then reactivate the dumb phone and move the new phone to a different line/number within that account. Transfer upgrade to the dumb line and repeat the process. You will still have a contract for two years on the new phones you upgraded but they are now on the phone numbers you wanted. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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