Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Unlocking a cellphone associated with one of Verizon Value's brands refers to disabling software that would otherwise prevent you from activating the cellphone on another carrier's network. However, due to different carrier technologies, an unlocked Verizon Value cellphone may not work, or may experience limited functionality, on another carrier's network. Verizon Value is not responsible for any limitations of service, or otherwise, resulting from the use of an unlocked cellphone on another provider's network. Verizon Value is unable to unlock Non-Verizon Value branded cellphones using Verizon Value service (BYOP).
For customers with cellphones capable of remote unlocking (this includes most iPhones and some Android cellphones):
Verizon Value will remotely unlock the phone when it becomes eligible for unlocking, provided it meets the following conditions:
The cellphone must be in working condition and turned ON.
The cellphone has not been reported stolen or lost and there are no indicators of fraud.
The cellphone was activated with Verizon Value service by purchasing and redeeming an airtime plan on that specific phone ("Activation")
For all cellphones Activated prior to November 23, 2021 on any carrier network and all cellphones Activated on the T-Mobile or AT&T networks on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked upon customer request after twelve (12) months of active paid service.
For all cellphones Activated on the Verizon network on or after November 23, 2021, the cellphone will be remotely unlocked automatically 60 days after paid Activation and 60 days of paid active service.
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some people might have this in their Amex Offers:
Straight Talk - Smartphones, Prepaid Plans & More
Spend $45 or more, earn $20
Expires 3/31/26
2 phones + 1 tab is $120 (+ tax)
Tab comes with 3 month service and it is already unlocked
For the phones, We need another 1 month service. We can use $35 bronze plan to unlock it
Amex $20 back /Chase 15% has offers
(Very few people has success with buying Walmart $25 Straight Talk top up card & there are some, who rebranded the phone to Tracfone and then bought 90 days plan for $20 and unlocked the phone)
Tab promotion is limited to one per account
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This bundle pairs a Moto G Stylus 2025 with a TCL Tab 10 NxtPaper, and the strongest draw is the value for a phone plus an eye-friendlier tablet. The Stylus is described as fast enough for everyday use, while the tablet stands out for reading, comics, and kids content, with 4 speakers and an unlocked status that makes it easy to use with other data SIMs. The main cautions are the tablet's chunky design, modest RAM, and the phones' 60-day unlock timing. It suits buyers who want low-cost hardware more than resale value.
Shoppers who want a cheap phone to unlock later, because the phones can unlock automatically after about 60 days of paid service.
People who want a low-cost multi-device bundle, because the phone and tablet pricing can land around $90 to $120 before tax with free shipping.
Readers and PDF viewers who want a dedicated e-reader, because the tablet's screen modes and NXTPaper display make text and comics comfortable to read.
Families wanting a kid-friendly reading tablet, because the display is easier on the eyes and works well for Roblox, Minecraft, and comics.
Heavy app users who need long software support, because the phone is already behind on Android and security updates and the tablet is on Android 14.
People who need a guaranteed resale-friendly phone, because the unlock process can be delayed, require extra service, or need support intervention.
Buyers who want to mix and match SIMs across devices, because swapping SIMs can register the phone to the wrong network and complicate unlocking.
Mobile gamers who expect smooth performance, because the tablet is fine for streaming but not a good gaming device and the phone's mid-range CPU can feel unsmooth.
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Again, Phones require 60 days of new paid service to unlock once the phone is registered on any of the brands - carry over service won't count so existing plan doesn't qualify. Even if it were a TW phone carryover service wouldn't count towards unlock.
Playing around with sim only causes problems, it's possible your phone could get automatically registered to wrong system - best to leave it in the original phone before you screw up the unlock.
So breakdown in my case ($94 for phone + tablet) - $21 Amex CB - $10 (CB site) = $63
4 months of service = $60.
So around $3 for the tablet + phone.
Now if folks don't value the plans as worth anything, then it's not quite as cheap.
So breakdown in my case ($94 for phone + tablet) - $21 Amex CB - $10 (CB site) = $63
4 months of service = $60.
So around $3 for the tablet + phone.
Now if folks don't value the plans as worth anything, then it's not quite as cheap.
If you want to buy a phone now, you can do that, although to use that coupon you'd need 2 lines, so I guess stylus + samsung cheapie?
Probably best to just check with Straight Talk and ask them if that tablet is coming back in stock, and perhaps when.
Unsure about Straight Talk, but Total has a Stay Connected Talk & Text for $10/month available by chatting with customer service. After getting the tablet for the discounted price with the higher plan for the first month, the $10 unlimited tablet data apply to any voice plan including the $10 Talk & Text.
Both are decent options given the price. Make sure you include the cost for second month of phone service, if looking to unlock it. Tablet is not locked.
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Unlocking gets tricky if you try to swap around AFTER activating. If you wish to attempt rebranding you would have to do it before activating on Straight Talk. I will receive my package tomorrow to evaluate the status of enclosed devices.
I won't attempt any rebrands - I will simply pay the second month either with Silver or Bronze plans depending on the value of all the hardware I receive.
I did a successful rebrand one time in the past - bought an iPhone super cheap via Walmart intended for Straight Talk but then got it unlocked by doing the initial activation using a compatible but lower-cost TF plan. This was before the policy change of two months paid/active service to earn unlock.
Just because SIM cards can be swapped around does not mean your unlock privileges are protected. If problems occur at the 60 day mark you have to open a customer support ticket and if they jerk you around you might consider a complaint with the FCC but those are happening so frequently this year the complaint might fall on deaf ears.
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VZ the parent company is trying to do away with the deal they made with the FCC to offer unlock on all devices - it was what allowed them to buy some valuable spectrum back in the day.
Unlocking gets tricky if you try to swap around AFTER activating. If you wish to attempt rebranding you would have to do it before activating on Straight Talk. I will receive my package tomorrow to evaluate the status of enclosed devices.
I won't attempt any rebrands - I will simply pay the second month either with Silver or Bronze plans depending on the value of all the hardware I receive.
I did a successful rebrand one time in the past - bought an iPhone super cheap via Walmart intended for Straight Talk but then got it unlocked by doing the initial activation using a compatible but lower-cost TF plan. This was before the policy change of two months paid/active service to earn unlock.
Just because SIM cards can be swapped around does not mean your unlock privileges are protected. If problems occur at the 60 day mark you have to open a customer support ticket and if they jerk you around you might consider a complaint with the FCC but those are happening so frequently this year the complaint might fall on deaf ears.
Dan
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