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
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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.
Store pickup can trigger immediate Verizon unlocking after activation, which enables faster eSIM setup.
The phone can work with non-Verizon eSIMs after unlocking, including Google Fi trial testing.
Some cancellations after activation complete quickly via Verizon chat, with prorated service charges.
Verizon's device unlocking policy states that once the device is paid in full, Verizon will not re-lock it.
Verizon Pixel devices can have permanently locked bootloaders, which blocks custom ROM installation.
Unlock timing can be delayed for some orders, including reports of a 35-day wait or longer.
Canceling the line can still generate full-month service bills that require additional chat support to waive.
eSIM setup can be inconsistent, with some users seeing "Contact Verizon" errors or unlock status mismatches.
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Devices purchased from us will remain locked to the network until the completion of 365 days of paid and active service. After 365 days of paid and active service, we will automatically remove the lock unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently.
Is this true? This us written in t&c
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Regardless, most people interested in installing a custom ROM should probably wait a few months after a phone's release to ensure it actually gets custom ROM support (and doesn't totally suck). Would hate to buy a phone expecting custom ROM support, only to find out it won't happen...
Update: Cleared cookies/cache and it showed up again. Odd...
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I suspect Verizon will claw back the discount.
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Postpay Device Unlocking Policy
Devices purchased directly from Verizon are locked to our network. Devices will be unlocked automatically when purchased at full retail price or if the device financing agreement balance is paid in full.
Note: Devices previously reported as lost or stolen will not be unlocked until they are cleared from the lost or stolen report. Once a device is unlocked, Verizon will never re-lock it.
A secure payment method is required to unlock a device immediately when paying the full device balance. If a Verizon Gift Card is used to purchase a smartphone or pay off a remaining balance, the unlocking process will be delayed by 35 days. This window allows for the verification of the gift card's funds to ensure they were not obtained through fraudulent or illegal means
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