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Mar 10, 2025 11:36 PM

YMMV $1000 off Verizon iPhone 16 Upgrades on Any Plan

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I'm on a grandfathered old Verizon plan (new Verizon Plan Unlimited) and seldom get any 'free' phone upgrade offers anymore that don't require me to change plans. However, this past weekend a new offer showed up on each of my lines for $1000 off any iPhone 16 series (over 36 months) if I trade in the existing phone on that line. I can confirm it did indeed work as I was able to successfully order 6 new iPhone 16 Pros without having to change plans.

How slick it is depends how much you mind the 36 month lock-in, but since I'm not planning on going anywhere that didn't bother me.

I don't know how many folks are still left on these old plans, but hopefully this helps someone!

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I'm on a grandfathered old Verizon plan (new Verizon Plan Unlimited) and seldom get any 'free' phone upgrade offers anymore that don't require me to change plans. However, this past weekend a new offer showed up on each of my lines for $1000 off any iPhone 16 series (over 36 months) if I trade in the existing phone on that line. I can confirm it did indeed work as I was able to successfully order 6 new iPhone 16 Pros without having to change plans.

How slick it is depends how much you mind the 36 month lock-in, but since I'm not planning on going anywhere that didn't bother me.

I don't know how many folks are still left on these old plans, but hopefully this helps someone!

https://www.verizon.com

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Mar 11, 2025 1:15 AM
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IAMATOMICMar 11, 2025 1:15 AM
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Nah dude
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Mar 11, 2025 2:01 AM
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Chipper999Mar 11, 2025 2:01 AM
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Thanks OP. I only got $829 for each phone, but not bad for an iPhone 12, an iPhone 13 and a SE. I'm also on the same plan as you that never gets any phone upgrade offers
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Mar 11, 2025 2:07 AM
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yellowfeverlime
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Mar 11, 2025 2:07 AM
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Quote from Chipper999 View quoted comment :
Thanks OP. I only got $829 for each phone, but not bad for an iPhone 12, an iPhone 13 and a SE. I'm also on the same plan as you that never gets any phone upgrade offers
Same, the fact that they're so angry we still have these grandfathered plans makes me content knowing they're actually good plans. They push myPlan trash so much
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Mar 11, 2025 3:43 AM
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flow21Mar 11, 2025 3:43 AM
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Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Same, the fact that they're so angry we still have these grandfathered plans makes me content knowing they're actually good plans. They push myPlan trash so much
What are the specs of these old plans? Why are people clinging on to them? I'm genuinely curious. Which years were these offered? I'm guessing they are truly unlimited and not capped to a slower speed after a limit is reached. Also, they're most likely not deprioritized depending on the cellular towers load, unlike some of these new plans.
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Mar 11, 2025 3:49 AM
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yellowfeverlime
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Mar 11, 2025 3:49 AM
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Quote from flow21 View quoted comment :
What are the specs of these old plans? Why are people clinging on to them? I'm genuinely curious. Which years were these offered? I'm guessing they are truly unlimited and not capped to a slower speed after a limit is reached. Also, they're most likely not deprioritized depending on the cellular towers load, unlike some of these new plans.
Comes with apple music, Disney+/Hulu, and some other perks. They aren't add-ons, they're included
Mar 11, 2025 6:05 AM
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DelightfulKitten221Mar 11, 2025 6:05 AM
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I have $830 off.

Why do I keep my old plan? I rarely use more than 5gb of data and I don't want to pay $30-40 more for some data that I don't use.
Mar 11, 2025 8:55 AM
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DelightfulKitten221Mar 11, 2025 8:55 AM
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I have an old iPhone 12 mini and I tried to trade in that one instead of the current iPhone 14 Pro and it has to be the current phone that has been active in my account for at least 60 days. What a bummer. It would have been perfect to keep the ole plan.

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Mar 11, 2025 2:12 PM
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BoastfulSwing495Mar 11, 2025 2:12 PM
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It's offering me $829 back but I have to change my plan. Is there a way to keep my plan and get the trade in offer?
Mar 11, 2025 2:14 PM
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GarrickYMar 11, 2025 2:14 PM
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Mine says Unlimited Ultimate plan required.
Mar 11, 2025 2:21 PM
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iygMar 11, 2025 2:21 PM
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Quote from SternJ View quoted comment :
I'm on a grandfathered old Verizon plan (new Verizon Plan Unlimited)
https://www.verizon.com
Quote from yellowfeverlime View quoted comment :
Same, the fact that they're so angry we still have these grandfathered plans makes me content knowing they're actually good plans. They push myPlan trash so much
How much are you paying per line for your old plan?

They decrease autopay discount on my plan from $10 to $5 a couple months back.
Mar 11, 2025 2:59 PM
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EudaimaniacMar 11, 2025 2:59 PM
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Quote from flow21 View quoted comment :
What are the specs of these old plans? Why are people clinging on to them? I'm genuinely curious. Which years were these offered? I'm guessing they are truly unlimited and not capped to a slower speed after a limit is reached. Also, they're most likely not deprioritized depending on the cellular towers load, unlike some of these new plans.
Unlimited, unthrottled mobile hotspot
Mar 11, 2025 4:11 PM
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WolfpackMikeMar 11, 2025 4:11 PM
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Quote from BoastfulSwing495 View quoted comment :
It's offering me $829 back but I have to change my plan. Is there a way to keep my plan and get the trade in offer?
Chat with them or call them or go into store. Had the same experience as you trying to order online but it worked when I chatted with CSR
Mar 11, 2025 4:41 PM
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slick_RenMar 11, 2025 4:41 PM
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I received a text about this too, but assumed it was only for the base iphone 16. Would this work with the PRO Max model as well? If so, super in.
Mar 11, 2025 4:47 PM
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slick_RenMar 11, 2025 4:47 PM
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Quote from Eudaimaniac View quoted comment :
Unlimited, unthrottled mobile hotspot
How do you get mobile hotspot working? I still have the grandfathered plan but there's no mobile hotspot included. I used to have to jailbreak the phone in the old days for that, but it's been like 7 years.

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Mar 11, 2025 4:54 PM
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Mar 11, 2025 4:54 PM
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Quote from iyg View quoted comment :
How much are you paying per line for your old plan?They decrease autopay discount on my plan from $10 to $5 a couple months back.
Between $200-$280 for 8 lines (including taxes) for unlimited data depending if I have other loyalty offers active or not.

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