For verizon phone, no need to keep the line open for 60 days,
1. you can activate the phone on new line
2. Pay off the phone via customer service or in cash at verizon corporate store.
corporate stores are inclined not to take payment in cash. they may be aware of what folks are doing . thus they try to make it hard for you.
if corporate store denies u. politely but firmly insist u spoke with rep of verizon. and they assured u this can be done in corporate store. if still denied, ask for manager. if still denied, go to another corporate store.
3. cancel the line within 3 days and no activation fee . Pro-rated charges for line for 1-2 days only. do not worry about what bill says.
4. Phone will be automatically unlocked in 60 days. No matter you use it on existing VZN line or keep it in drawer . even if u r no longer a customer , since u cancelled in three days. the phone will still unlock.
5. new customer, there will be a credit pull .most likely hard. existing customer. most likely a soft credit pull. remember this is post paid service.
6. if existing customer. consider: adding a line. then follow steps above, u can also simply port out the line u opened up. effectively cancelling the line. and not effect the other lines
share my experience from sd user.
I am not a current Verizon customer.
I ordered from Walmart Sunday (10/29) night.
Tax was $3 and change.
Phone arrived today (10/31 tuesday).
Activation was easy and basically completed by the phone itself with a new number.
I then set up an account on Verizon.com.
There already a bill in the system for a little more than $120 for activation, month of service and taxes.
Next bill estimate showed about $80.
After playing with the phone a few hours, I contacted Verizon by chat to cancel the account to make sure I am not charged an activation fee and so that Verizon only bills me the prorated use amount for 1 day.
Long story short, Verizon waived the activation fee, charged the full $36 for the phone and gave me a random credit that did not cover most of the monthly fee and taxes.
I think at first, they wanted a total of about $70 ($36 plus like $34 in fees).
I told the representative that made no sense given that I am cancelling the account within 1 day so the prorated cost should be about 3 or 4 dollars at most.
Chat representative gave me the run around but started applying what appeared to be random discounts.
At the end of the chat and subsequent follow up phone call, I was able to get the service fee reduced from $34 to $0.
Frankly, this was more trouble than it was worth.
Given that Verizon's unlock policy automatically unlocks the phone upon purchase (as opposed to activation), I expect this phone will unlock in 60 days
frontpageProudToBeAnIndian posted Oct 27, 2023 04:00 PM
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128GB Verizon Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (Black)
+ Free S&H (w/ Upgrade/New Line + Activation)$1/Month for 36-Months
$494
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Unlocking happens either way in 60 days.
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They have the option for one time payment of $49.99; about $13.99 ($49.99 - $36) more expensive vs Walmart's deal
$0.00 down for qualified customers. Tax on full retail price due at time of sale. 0% APR, Full price: $449.99
$0.00 down for qualified customers. Tax on full retail price due at time of sale. 0% APR, Full price: $449.99
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/6501377.p
They have the option for one time payment of $49.99; about $13.99 ($49.99 - $36) more expensive vs Walmart's deal
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Refer them to their own policy: https://www.verizon.com/support/d...ment-faqs/
No. The only exceptions to making additional payments are:
• To pay off your device. You can pay off your entire device payment agreement balance at any time.*
• If you have an eligible Apple device, you can make the required payment to complete your early upgrade.
• If you're on a device payment agreement established before 5/31/15 (formerly called Edge Up), you can make the required payment to complete your upgrade.
*If it's within the device's 30-day return and exchange period then you can only pay off the device in a Verizon retail store.
I tried chat to pay off and same message, 'cant do it before 14th'. <rolling eyes>
Would have jumped on this deal otherwise
Bill summary
Balance past due:$120.61
Current charges:-$35.57
Total due immediately:$85.04
Bill summary
Balance past due:$120.61
Current charges:-$35.57
Total due immediately:$85.04
I got something similar, except my "Current charges" is $68.61.
They are not refunding me the activation fee.
I got something similar, except my "Current charges" is $68.61.
They are not refunding me the activation fee.
While canceling the line, the agent also offered me to keep the line for the remaining month for free, but I did not trust them and told them to immediately cancel it because with experience, I know it is very likely they are going to force me to eat the whole month of service later if the line is still active.
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While canceling the line, the agent also offered me to keep the line for the remaining month for free, but I did not trust them and told them to immediately cancel it because with experience, I know it is very likely they are going to force me to eat the whole month of service later if the line is still active.
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