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
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 Verizon Pixel 11 Pro deal is mainly about getting a heavily discounted flagship and then verifying carrier unlock after activation. The strongest upside is the low out of pocket price, with store pickup and immediate activation often leading to an unlocked phone that works with Google Fi, Mint, T Mobile, or other eSIMs. The main catch is Verizon's confusing unlock behavior, since some units stay locked for hours or days and the bootloader remains permanently locked. Cancellation usually needs chat or phone support, and full month bills or prorated charge adjustments can take follow up.
Store pickup can lead to immediate unlock status after activation, which supports same-day cancellation planning.
Verizon unlock can be verified by testing with a Google Fi eSIM trial, which helps confirm carrier-unlocked behavior before canceling.
Some buyers report successful end-to-end cancellation after activation, with only prorated service charges due.
Some experiences show the phone works with non-Verizon eSIMs after activation, including Mint or T-Mobile.
eSIM setup can be unreliable, with some devices showing "contact Verizon" errors or failing to add other carrier eSIMs even after activation.
Unlock timing can be delayed for shipped orders, with Verizon support sometimes citing a 35-day wait or longer.
Verizon Pixels can have a permanently locked bootloader, which prevents custom ROM installs like LineageOS or GrapheneOS.
Canceling early can still trigger full-month billing or additional bills that require follow-up chats to waive charges.
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On another note, I'm not sure the screen showing Verizon's number when adding an eSIM will ever go away. I had a Visible Pixel 10 that showed that screen even after unlocking. On that screen, there should be an option at the bottom to "add a different SIM", or something like that. But again, that was a slightly different device.
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
https://www.verizon.com/support/return-policy/
But read closely, it's written for trade-ins ("at the time of your trade") — this deal has no trade-in, and I saw no 3-cycle term at checkout.
Has anyone actually been clawed back on a no-trade-in Verizon upfront discount? Or is anyone past 3 billing cycles with no charge?
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Google Fi or another carrier eSIM is the way to test this definitively.
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
https://www.verizon.com/support/return-policy/
But read closely, it's written for trade-ins ("at the time of your trade") — this deal has no trade-in, and I saw no 3-cycle term at checkout.
Has anyone actually been clawed back on a no-trade-in Verizon upfront discount? Or is anyone past 3 billing cycles with no charge?
https://www.verizon.com/support/return-policy/
But read closely, it's written for trade-ins ("at the time of your trade") — this deal has no trade-in, and I saw no 3-cycle term at checkout.
Has anyone actually been clawed back on a no-trade-in Verizon upfront discount? Or is anyone past 3 billing cycles with no charge?
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even ticket opened didn't help, any suggestions ? quoting /pointing wording didnt help ?
return device will hurt 50$ resocking fee, keep device for more than 35 days , hurt 80$ service plan feee? holdng tiger tail now !!!
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