Will buying an unlocked phone allow me to avoid a new contract with verizon?
785682
Yes. After the phone is delivered, you will need to call Verizon and they will walk you through getting it activated. Most phones can be done by calling *228, but this one cannot.
1570882
It is not bound to a contract, and these phones are not locked. they are dual technology CDMA and GSM capable..
459785
Once u switch phone no it will not, same thing happened to us. Once u switch u have to pick new plans Verizon offers
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Is there any way to NOT sign up for a data plan when you buy a smartphone out of contract? (like for example this one) Does buying an unlocked smartphone help?
240670
If you don't have any guarantee on the contract then yes you can order a new one unlocked
1344244
The reason one might use an "unlocked" phone is that you are not locked into a specific service provider (so that you can use it overseas). I imagine you could buy the phone and take it to Verizon and have them provide sim card. Just as easy to get a phone from Verizon to begin with.
1413646
No it's not. You have to buy a SIM card for it. I have also heard that you can call Verizon and buy an unlock code for the phone.
474851
No, they told me at verizon that you have to use it as a prepay for 6 month before you can use it with an existing number
407050
Yes. The phone you use doesn't matter as long as it's a Verizon phone, of course. Verizon wants to make sure they keep providing you phone service, that's the real reason for the contract. Good luck if you purchase the phone:-)
1885533
Yes, when you get the phone and initially turn it on, select activate, then you can use it on an existing contract....I went on line and did mine with Verizon (switch device feature from old to new phone)
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I had Verizon and it came unlocked. Look at the description before you purchase.
827939
I don't believe you can convert a prepaid phone to a contract plan, but to be sure ask Verizon.
185408
Yes, this phone can be used on your existing Verizon contract. I just had to go to the Verizon store and have one of the sales reps there program it for me and move all my contacts from my old phone to the new phone. Took only a few minutes for him to do and didn't cost me a thing.
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I have a contract so I can't tell you if it will work with a no contract plan. I do know that Verizon will not activate a prepaid phone on contract unless the phone has at least 6 months of use as a pre paid. I tried buying a new pre paid and having it added to my contract and it was a no go. I would call verizon customer service and ask them.
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Nope no contract required! That is why I bought it. I took it to my local Verizon dealer and they set it up for me and transferred my existing phone numbers to my new phone. I paid a little nominal service fee to do that, but it is sure nice to have no contract or be locked in for two years. If you have more questions let me know.
877720
Yes, you will keep your plan. You lose it if you upgrade(get a new phone) from Verizon.
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I wouldn't try it. What happened with mine was that I had a contract with Verizon and my phone broke. So I got on here instead of paying $300 at the Verizon store. When I got this phone I called the "number" that activates your phone and it took me to US cellular. The phone was the wrong company and it took forever to get it straightened out. So no, I wouldn't recommend buying it and trying prepaid.