Unlocked Motorola Moto G Power 2024 5G 128GB/8GB Blue + New Line Activation with Verizon $29.99 BestBuy
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/m...ku/6572573
Steps to follow to get the deal:
1. Go to Bestbuy Listing for Motorola Moto G Power 2024 5G 128GB/8GB Blue and choose "We'll help to connect this with carrier".
2. Choose Verizon and then new number (you can also choose to transfer a number but given that you are going to cancel it first thing new number is better).
3. Go through checkout and fill out verizon related info. Note down the account PIN you used as you might need it later during cancellation.
4. You can pick the phone up in the store. After pickup, setup verizon account with the new phone number.
5. Chat with CS to cancel the account. Activation fee is waived if cancelled within 3 days.
6. The phone is factory unlocked, sealed and ready to be used with any provider.
Personally, I don't do these activation deals at Best Buy but people have had better experiences. If you can make it work for yourself, its a great device for $30, especially being unlocked.
Community Reviews
The Moto G Power 2024 comes across as a solid budget Android phone with 8GB of RAM, a decent display, and good everyday speed, and the unlocked hardware is not tied to Verizon. Connectivity and reception are often praised, with Motorola radios standing out, though there are also reports of slow performance and weak cellular service on some units. The rear camera is the main hardware weak spot. The Verizon activation promo can lower the price sharply, but it brings checkout friction, possible credit impact, and cancellation or billing hassles that may require chat support.
Common Questions (5)
The line can be cancelled through Verizon chat, and some buyers were able to disconnect it immediately after pickup or activation. The safest window mentioned is within 3 days of Best Buy processing the order to avoid activation charges, and you may need to dispute any later prorated bill or small fee.
The activation fee is reportedly waived if you cancel within 3 days, but a small prorated charge or later bill can still appear and may need to be disputed. Some buyers saw about $7-$10 in first-day or later charges even after cancelling fast.
Reception can be very good, with some users reporting better connectivity than a Galaxy S25+ and solid performance on Google Fi. Others reported poor connectivity or worse service than an older Moto G Power 2020, so carrier and location matter.
It is a budget phone, not a flagship, but it can handle basic daily use. One owner found the speed, display, and feel good for everyday needs, while another called it very slow.
The phone is unlocked and not tied to Verizon. Verizon is only part of the bundled new-line activation used to trigger the discount, so the device itself is not Verizon-locked.
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The activated device purchased was unable to be activated so it was cancelled along with the items included in your mobile package.
If you still want this device, we recommend scheduling an in-store appointment with a mobile specialist who can help recreate your order and successfully activate your device.
I'm so confused.
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As I have mentioned in the op, personally I didn't had a great experience doing these activation deals and don't do them. However others have reported success. I am probably not the best person to answer, my apologies.
The activated device purchased was unable to be activated so it was cancelled along with the items included in your mobile package.
If you still want this device, we recommend scheduling an in-store appointment with a mobile specialist who can help recreate your order and successfully activate your device.
As I have mentioned in the op, personally I didn't had a great experience doing these activation deals and don't do them. However others have reported success. I am probably not the best person to answer, my apologies.
Would you be able to list down the steps for us to follow to cancel the account after setting up the verizon account with new phone number?
As I have mentioned in the op, personally I didn't had a great experience doing these activation deals and don't do them. However others have reported success. I am probably not the best person to answer, my apologies.
Cancellation
You can cancel a line of Service within 30 days of accepting this Agreement as long as you return, within the applicable return period, any equipment you purchased from us or one of our authorized retailers in connection with your acceptance of this Agreement, but you'll still have to pay for your Service through that date. If you financed your device with Verizon and cancel your Service(s) after 30 days, your outstanding balance may immediately become due. Canceling service may also impact promotions associated with that line(s).
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Main annoyance is Verizon still billed me ~$10 a month later despite me cancelling fast and not even opening the phone so had to go back to VZ chat and dispute the BS charge. At the time (unsure if anything changed since), there was no activation fee if cancelling within 3 days so I didnt owe them anything but they still tried to be slick by charging me unfairly so watch out for that and make sure to dispute the charge if, like me, you cancelled fast and didn't use the line at all.
But frankly even with that $10 BS charge, it would still be a great deal as I paid something like $25 with tax included for this unlocked phone. For $10 more, meaning $35-$40 total, its still very much worth it as the phone works very well for my needs. It's just a matter of principle, since VZ didn't provide me with any service whatsoever, why the heck should I be paying them anything? Best Buy sold me the phone and I paid them, transaction complete, Verizon can f off with their scammy fees for nothing.
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