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Visible Device Unlocking Policy Why does Visible have an unlocking policy[visible.com]?
Visible wants to make sure that devices are available for members who want to activate and use Visible service, and keep devices out of the hands of people who want to obtain devices without paying for them or otherwise drive fraudulent activity. To minimize fraud, newly purchased devices will be "locked" to work exclusively on the Visible network for a limited period of time.
What is unlocking?
"Unlocking" a device refers only to disabling the software that prevents a member from attempting to activate a device designed for Visible's network on another carrier's network. Once that software is disabled, you can try to activate your device with another carrier. Take note, however, that not all Visible devices will work or have full functionality with other carriers since each carrier uses different technologies on their networks.
What is Visible's unlocking policy?
Smartphones that you purchase from Visible will be locked for 60 days after activation. After 60 days, we will automatically remove the lock unless we have determined or suspect that the device was lost, stolen, or purchased fraudulently.
Once the 60 day period following device activation expires, your phone will be unlocked.
How do I know if my device is locked?
Upon inserting a non-Visible SIM, an error message like "SIM Not Supported" will appear on the screen of locked devices. Each device manufacturer uses a different message, so you can check with a manufacturer to determine the exact language they use.
Does Visible have an unlocking Policy for deployed military personnel?
Yes we do! If you are a Visible customer in the military and receive relocation orders outside of Visible's coverage area, we will unlock your device and suspend your service at your request, even during the 60-day-lock period following the activation of your device. Just contact Visible Care and we can walk through the process of reviewing and validating your request.
Effective Date: August 25, 2021
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Excellent deal. Didn't realize they moved to Verizon's 60 day unlock policy. Not a problem if you a can wait, code "LABORDAY" makes the first two months just $15 each anyway.
Excellent deal. Didn't realize they moved to Verizon's 60 day unlock policy. Not a problem if you a can wait, code "LABORDAY" makes the first two months just $15 each anyway.
I see, I just went through the steps and realized that although we can unlock the device after 2 months, to get the 200 dollar promotion credit we must use the device for 3 months of service.
for 64gb black iPhone 12
paid upfront: 600 (1st month with referral code) + 56.25 (tax) = 656.25
3 months of referral and party pay 5 + 25 + 25 = 55
ported with a ting mobile number I had lying around ~ 10
credit after 3 months service = -200
total out of pocket: 656.25 + 55 + 10 - 200 = 521.25
Do you know if I activate the Visible SIM on my current phone, but keep the new iPhone 12 sealed in original box. Would the new iPhone 12 be unlocked automatically after 60 days?
Do you know if I activate the Visible SIM on my current phone, but keep the new iPhone 12 sealed in original box. Would the new iPhone 12 be unlocked automatically after 60 days?
"Smartphones that you purchase from Visible will be locked for 60 days after activation."
It looks like u have to break the sealed box to activate
Excellent deal. Didn't realize they moved to Verizon's 60 day unlock policy. Not a problem if you a can wait, code "LABORDAY" makes the first two months just $15 each anyway.
This makes sense. Many people were reselling brand new unlocked and getting the 200 credit after 2 months
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Decision decision decision!!!
Phone 600
Tax: ~42
1st month: 5 (with referral)
2nd month: 25 (with party pay)
3rd month: 25 (with party pay)
So, 697-200=497
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for 64gb black iPhone 12
paid upfront: 600 (1st month with referral code) + 56.25 (tax) = 656.25
3 months of referral and party pay 5 + 25 + 25 = 55
ported with a ting mobile number I had lying around ~ 10
credit after 3 months service = -200
total out of pocket: 656.25 + 55 + 10 - 200 = 521.25
Not a bad deal.
"Smartphones that you purchase from Visible will be locked for 60 days after activation."
It looks like u have to break the sealed box to activate
This makes sense. Many people were reselling brand new unlocked and getting the 200 credit after 2 months