Can you buy a phone from Verizon without activating it?
Can you buy a phone from Verizon without activating it?
That’s right, you can buy devices from Verizon without ever signing up for one of their plans. That has since been retired in favor of an actual pre-order site that sells almost all of Verizon’s phones at all times, not just when they are up for pre-order.
Do Verizon phones still come unlocked?
Most Verizon 4G LTE phones are on postpay plans, and those phones come unlocked by default. But if your phone is from a Verizon prepaid plan or an iPhone 3G World Device, you’ll need to unlock your new phone.
How do you check if a phone is unlocked Verizon?
Another way to determine whether your phone is unlocked is by inserting a SIM card from another carrier and seeing if you can make a call. If your call successfully connects, then your phone is unlocked and should work with other SIM cards.
Can I buy a Verizon phone and activate it later?
When you order a new phone from us, it will be ready to activate when you turn it on. Simply follow the steps on your screen to complete activation and set up your iPhone®, Android™ or prepaid device. For additional assistance, visit our Device Setup Guide.
When phone paid off with Verizon is it unlocked?
Postpay Device Unlocking Policy Devices that you purchase from Verizon are locked for 60 days after purchase. Devices that you purchase from our retail partners are locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock.
Can your phone be blacklisted for non payment?
Phones get blacklisted if they are reported lost or stolen, and in some cases for non-payment of carrier financing plans. You can see if your phone is blacklisted by contacting your carrier or using any ESN/IMEI checker.
How can I activate my Verizon phone?
Please call Verizon Wireless customer service at 1-800-922-0204 to complete the activation process.
Why is my Verizon phone locked for 60 days?
Beginning on 7/23/2019, devices purchased from Verizon are locked for 60 days from the date of purchase. This policy applies to new and existing customers, postpaid and prepaid plans and customers porting their service to another carrier. Please see examples below for more information:
How do I Cancel my Verizon phone line?
The Account Owner or an Account Manager can cancel single lines or your entire mobile account by calling Verizon Customer Service. For the fastest resolution, please have the following information available to provide to our Customer Service team: Account Owner’s name. Phone number.
How do I suspend service on my Verizon account?
You can begin the Suspend Service process in My Verizon. Move a line to another account: Instead of canceling a line, you have the option of transferring the line to a new or existing account. This is a good solution if you have a change in a family situation, such as divorce, death, marriage or an adult child assuming payment responsibilities.
Can I back up my Verizon phone to Google backup?
Your old phone does not have to have an active Verizon connection in order to back up your information to Google. I would recommend against backing up to Verizon. Google’s backup service is much more reliable and easier to use, especially if you ever need to switch providers as their service crosses from one provider to another.