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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Community Reviews
This Verizon Pixel 11 Pro deal is mainly attractive as an upfront discount on a new-line purchase, with store pickup often reported as the smoothest path. The phone is generally carrier unlocked after activation or pickup, and Google Fi or other non Verizon eSIM tests are the usual way to confirm it. The biggest caveat is Verizon's confusing unlock and cancellation behavior, with some orders unlocking immediately and others showing a 35 day wait or needing support. Billing can also be messy, with prorated charges, full month bills, and possible cashback timing issues to watch.
Store pickup can lead to immediate Verizon unlocking after activation, which enables quick eSIM testing with other carriers.
Some buyers report that chat cancellation after activation results in only prorated service charges for a short usage window.
Some experiences show the device status as fully paid and unlocked in Verizon account management, supporting faster cancellation planning.
The phone can work for normal use with a clean Pixel OS and regular updates without needing custom ROM installs.
Verizon Pixels can have a permanently locked bootloader, which prevents custom ROM installs like LineageOS or GrapheneOS.
Canceling the line can still trigger unexpected billing, including full-month charges that may require additional chat or escalation to waive.
eSIM setup can be buggy even when the phone appears unlocked, with some users unable to add other carriers' eSIMs and needing workarounds.
Unlock timing can be inconsistent, with online orders reportedly requiring up to a 35-day wait or longer backend processing.
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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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