- You need to establish a Verizon account
- Go to Account, Bill, Payment methods
- Add a credit card
- If you have other Verizon lines, make sure you verify your Auto Pay is still pointing to the bank account
- From a NON Verizon phone, call 800-837-4966
- Enter the phone number for the line you want to pay off
- Tell the robo attendant "pay off device"
- Robo attendant will confirm the payoff amount ($299) and if you would like to process on credit card ending in xxxx (what you have on file)
- * Say yes, and that's it.
*** How to update Apple purchase date ***
- From your Verizon online account, go to Account, Bill, Documents & receipts
- Download the Customer Agreement PDF that has the service agreement and IMEI (shown as Device ID), and barcodes
- Go to https://checkcoverage.a
pple.com - Enter serial number
- If it says no purchase date found, continue to create a case and request a call back
- Upload the PDF
- After the call back they said it could take up to 5 days for the date to be reflected
- I checked the serial after 5 minutes and it was updated
*** Request early unlock (huge YMMV but worth a shot) ***
- Login to your Verizon account
- Start a chat
- Ask them to submit a "request for early SIM unlock on your behalf"
- For reason, simply say "device is paid in full"
- Be ready for some pushback or if you want PUK unblock, or porting pin - just state the same
- If they say it cannot be done, tell them politely that you are aware they cannot do it, and they need to send a request up the line
- In my case they send to contact in 10 days (not holding my breath this will actually happen but worth a shot)
*** Disconnectiong line ***
- Login to your Verizon account
- Start a chat
- Request an agent
- If asked, about plans/service
- Say disconnect line
- They will try to offer you other options or to disconnect at a later date
- Insist you need the line disconnected now
- If asked for a reason, say you cannot give them one
- Verify total under Account, Bill, Next bill estimate - about $7 for 3 days of service
*** Instant unlock using SIM Swap for ATT (YMMV) ***
- After getting the phone and paying it off fully, make some calls/texts and make sure it shows up on ATT account
- Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked, steps might vary depending on iPhone/android.
- Make some calls with that phone and make sure it shows up on the account now.
- Now go to ATT.com/device unlock and select non ATT customer and provide imei.
- Make sure you reply yes to the confirmation email ATT sends
- Only cancel the account after you are able to unlock.
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dialed 8008374966 and provided the new phone number
Said "pay off device" when asked the reason for calling and follow the prompts.
Fully paid the 299$ for the device with Automated system without talking with a live person.
Then called in and spoke to a live person and canceled the line.
If you're waiting 3 days for the shipment I don't see you getting out of the activation fee.
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So all I am waiting on is an available AT&T rep on Monday 0800 EDT. Unfortunately, due to how Walmart fixed the shipping there was no way in heck I was cancelling within 3 days. I'm pretty sure there was a memo by the big guys to make it this way intentionally to eat more fees. I expect a $60 - $70 bill (fingers crossed) or maybe if the stars align and they can go by fedex delivery date maybe I can get a nice rep to refund activation fee and prorate. Wish me luck
So all I am waiting on is an available AT&T rep on Monday 0800 EDT. Unfortunately, due to how Walmart fixed the shipping there was no way in heck I was cancelling within 3 days. I'm pretty sure there was a memo by the big guys to make it this way intentionally to eat more fees. I expect a $60 - $70 bill (fingers crossed) or maybe if the stars align and they can go by fedex delivery date maybe I can get a nice rep to refund activation fee and prorate. Wish me luck
So all I am waiting on is an available AT&T rep on Monday 0800 EDT. Unfortunately, due to how Walmart fixed the shipping there was no way in heck I was cancelling within 3 days. I'm pretty sure there was a memo by the big guys to make it this way intentionally to eat more fees. I expect a $60 - $70 bill (fingers crossed) or maybe if the stars align and they can go by fedex delivery date maybe I can get a nice rep to refund activation fee and prorate. Wish me luck
When I click on "submit an unlock request" under Not an AT&T customer section, I get Yes or No radio button under Do you have a mobile number from AT&T. If I click on Yes and give a non-AT&T phone # it says the phone number is non AT&T and if I click on NO and enter the IMEI # it says "Looks like the IMEI # you entered doesn't match an AT&T device"
Do you get the same options/screen when you click on Not an AT&T customer ?
When I click on "submit an unlock request" under Not an AT&T customer section, I get Yes or No radio button under Do you have a mobile number from AT&T. If I click on Yes and give a non-AT&T phone # it says the phone number is non AT&T and if I click on NO and enter the IMEI # it says "Looks like the IMEI # you entered doesn't match an AT&T device"
Do you get the same options/screen when you click on Not an AT&T customer ?
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At first glance, a $299 Iphone 14 sounds awesome, but then you add in all the wasted time and all the garbage plan and activiation fees you'll end up paying. No, you will not be able to pay off the phone early.
Not a deal. I sent this hot garbage back to verizon
If you're a new Verizon member, you're willing to take a hard pull for a few bucks off a phone? Unless I'm getting at least $500 worth of value on my credit pull, I don't even get out of bed.
So I finally canceled the line on the 3rd day evening to avoid excessive activation/monthly fees being charged (luckily my total bill was $8.05 which I paid on the 5th day).
But now I'm not sure how to get it unlocked with phone paid off and AT&T plan terminated.
Not sure if I should wait for 60 days or pay one of the online Unlocking companies to get it unlocked!
How were you able to create an AT&T account before phone got delivered ? I took all screenshots along the way, but I do not see any account number or phone number while ordering.
Thank You
So all I am waiting on is an available AT&T rep on Monday 0800 EDT. Unfortunately, due to how Walmart fixed the shipping there was no way in heck I was cancelling within 3 days. I'm pretty sure there was a memo by the big guys to make it this way intentionally to eat more fees. I expect a $60 - $70 bill (fingers crossed) or maybe if the stars align and they can go by fedex delivery date maybe I can get a nice rep to refund activation fee and prorate. Wish me luck
So I finally canceled the line on the 3rd day evening to avoid excessive activation/monthly fees being charged (luckily my total bill was $8.05 which I paid on the 5th day).
But now I'm not sure how to get it unlocked with phone paid off and AT&T plan terminated.
Not sure if I should wait for 60 days or pay one of the online Unlocking companies to get it unlocked!
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How were you able to create an AT&T account before phone got delivered ? I took all screenshots along the way, but I do not see any account number or phone number while ordering.
Thank You
*** Instant unlock using SIM Swap for ATT (YMMV) ***
After getting the phone and paying it off fully, make some calls/texts and make sure it shows up on ATT account
Transfer the eSIM to an unlocked, steps might vary depending on iPhone/android.
Make some calls with that phone and make sure it shows up on the account now.
Now go to ATT.com/device unlock and select non ATT customer and provide imei.
Make sure you reply yes to the confirmation email ATT sends
Only cancel the account after you are able to unlock.
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