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.
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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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But I know Pixels have weird lock behaviours, where it's unlocked on the initial boot, and then after that, it talks to the server to check lock status.
If Verizon is willing to tell me its unlocked right now, that's good enough for my purposes at this time. I'm okay with following up in 35 days, etc.
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But I know Pixels have weird lock behaviours, where it's unlocked on the initial boot, and then after that, it talks to the server to check lock status.
If Verizon is willing to tell me its unlocked right now, that's good enough for my purposes at this time. I'm okay with following up in 35 days, etc.
2. After receiving the phone, boot up and activate it on Verizon, make a few calls etc.
3. Check if the phone is unlocked. Download a Google Fi eSIM for free by starting a trial and see if that works. Fi is on T-Mobile so if that works the phone is unlocked for sure.
4. Chat/call with Verizon to cancel the line effectively immediately. They are trained to cancel the line at the end of billing cycle but you are doing this as part of buyers remorse because of poor coverage etc. In this case, they will charge you only for days the service was active.
5. Verizon will most likely send you a bill for full month. You then talk to them again, bring up Verizon policy to get charges waived.
Additionally check unmentionable cashback with Verizon purchases which can give you a significant cashback on purchase
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2. After receiving the phone, boot up and activate it on Verizon, make a few calls etc.
3. Check if the phone is unlocked. Download a Google Fi eSIM for free by starting a trial and see if that works. Fi is on T-Mobile so if that works the phone is unlocked for sure.
4. Chat/call with Verizon to cancel the line effectively immediately. They are trained to cancel the line at the end of billing cycle but you are doing this as part of buyers remorse because of poor coverage etc. In this case, they will charge you only for days the service was active.
5. Verizon will most likely send you a bill for full month. You then talk to them again, bring up Verizon policy to get charges waived.
Additionally check unmentionable cashback with Verizon purchases which can give you a significant cashback on purchase
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