Visit the deal page on a desktop browser. Also do store pick up if possible to get the phone unlocked right away otherwise you might have to wait for 35 days for unlock.
You can select new customer and pay in full to get the $480 price. You can then select simplicity plan. Once you get the phone you can just cancel the line. Verizon unlocking policy states the devices are unlocked immediately if you pay in full. Their cancellation policy states no activation fee within 3 days and then only prorated charges if you cancel your line within 30 days.
***You might have to wait for 35 days before the phone is unlocked if you don't do store pickup in person as Verizon considers their online store purchase with delivery not secure. You can cancel your line nonetheless as the device will still unlock automatically after 35 days****
Other noticeable phones available with discounts
Motorola Razr fold: $1200
Motorola Edge 2026: $240
Motorola Razr 2025: $240
Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8: $1440
Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 Ultra: $1680
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: $960
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: $720
See this thread for more details on Verizon line activation and cancellation. Make sure to open a regular account with Verizon first with email address and passwd. Then add the new line in that account. That allows you to track the cancellation and bill through that account even after the line is removed.
https://slickdeals.net/f/18193018-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-128gb-unlocked-obsidian-with-pixel-8a-trade-in-activation-with-verizon-required-10
https://www.verizon.com/smartphon...el-11-pro/
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This is a steeply discounted Pixel 11 Pro deal through Verizon, but the real appeal is the upfront price cut and the chance to cancel after activation. The strongest reports say store pickup tends to unlock the phone right away, while shipped orders are more likely to trigger a 35 day wait or a manual unlock request. The main catches are Verizon bootloader locking, possible full month billing or prorated charge cleanup after cancellation, and some uncertainty around cashback timing. A good fit if you want the phone and can handle Verizon's extra steps.
People who want a Pixel 11 Pro for everyday Android use, because it can be activated on Verizon, verified with another carrier eSIM, and then canceled with only a small prorated bill.
Buyers who need a phone that works with Google Fi or other non-Verizon eSIMs, because the device can accept a different carrier eSIM after activation.
Shoppers who want to avoid a long carrier contract, because the discount is applied upfront instead of through 36 months of bill credits.
People comfortable doing a quick activation-and-cancel workflow, because store pickup, immediate unlock checks, and same-day cancellation have worked smoothly for some orders.
People who need an unlockable bootloader for custom ROMs, because Verizon units are bootloader locked and cannot be flashed with a custom Android OS.
Buyers who need a guaranteed instant unlock on delivery, because shipped orders can stay locked for days or require a 35-day wait and support escalation.
People who want to cancel without any billing follow-up, because Verizon can still send a full-month bill that may need another chat to adjust.
Shoppers who need a simple, no-hassle eSIM transfer, because some units show Verizon contact errors or fail to add another carrier eSIM until extra troubleshooting.
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Attempt to add Eskimo eSIM clearly mentioned device locked !
So I can't cancel the line until to see device unlock approval,
I know in Walmart deal, we need to taxes on phone full price + Walmart e-gift coupon thing.
Just want to check your thoughts on this.
If we need to contact Verizon and wait days for unlock like some other guy here mentioned then we can't cancel immediately now no? :/
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If we need to contact Verizon and wait days for unlock like some other guy here mentioned then we can't cancel immediately now no? :/
I'm going to use it with google fi so it's not a blocker, but I'd obviously want to know I'd be able to change to any eSIM using the normal way
Will try and reach out to support tomorrow and see what they say, I need to contact them to cancel the plan anyway.
I'm going to use it with google fi so it's not a blocker, but I'd obviously want to know I'd be able to change to any eSIM using the normal way
Will try and reach out to support tomorrow and see what they say, I need to contact them to cancel the plan anyway.
Apparently it's a known issue and you have to scan the qr code via the camera app or the carrier has to support esim discovery process
Clicking Add Sim -> Setup an ESIM -> shows Contact Verizon message -> same screen with error you can click either Done or Use a different sim -> scan QR code for Eskimo, it detects that it's an Eskimo sim (says 1 Eskimo eSIM is available for this device) -> clicking set up (failed)
*update, literally when I was typing the steps, the last step actually didn't fail and I now see it added
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Clicking Add Sim -> Setup an ESIM -> shows Contact Verizon message -> same screen with error you can click either Done or Use a different sim -> scan QR code for Eskimo, it detects that it's an Eskimo sim (says 1 Eskimo eSIM is available for this device) -> clicking set up (failed)
*update, literally when I was typing the steps, the last step actually didn't fail and I now see it added
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