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.
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3 pixel phones ordered all shipped, 1 pixel watch shipped.
All three pixel phones were shown as locked in VZW device management.
Chatted with AI to request unlock, it didn't recognize it as fully paid off.
Chatted with representative, said they processed all three unlock requests but there will be a delay in the device management page showing the unlocked status.
But I see this is a issue with Verizon.
I can't authenticate because I canceled my line so I can't log into the application.
Verizon is WOAT levels of structure, Metro PCS might be more structured than these dudes as big as they are.
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So Mint's system of esim transfer isn't too good.
"What is Unlocking?
"Unlocking" refers specifically to disabling the software that prevents a device designed for one carrier from being activated on another. Please note that due to differing network technologies, an unlocked Verizon device may have limited functionality or may not work at all on another carrier's network."
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The email looks a little off, like it was a generic template with a customized message:
Please keep this email as a confirmation of your request, and thanks for taking the time to reach out to us about your account.
This is Lynn from Verizon management, this email confirms that the line ending XXXX with IMEI number XXXXXXXXXXXX or Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GB in Obsidian is already unlocked today ( 10/08/2026 ) , if not requested please contact us.
FWIW, I do plan to stay with verizon at least while the C1 gc back is approved.
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