Existing Verizon Customer Can I get this phone at the $99 price with just a contract renewal? It seems like it's setup only for new customers.
179627
You can always just pay the ETF of upto 175 and cancel your current line, then simultaneously buy this and get the 99 dollar price on your new line. 99+175 is Still way cheaper than paying 600 to upgrade.
23083
No you can't it says it can be used but no so don't buy it. Don't use a phone that says it is prepaid or no contract phones because it means the same thing look for another Verizon Phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1942689
I purchased mine on Amazon from PHONESTORE USA... do not believe they are on Amazon anymore...and yes it was NEW in the box with battery, charger and phone for $80. It was UNLOCKED. Went with the H2O service/unlimited for $30 per month, no contract or you can go with AT&T, which is quite a bit more per month. Just WATCH whom you purchase from. This phone is an AT&T phone...H2O service is an affiliate of them, with service so much cheaper. ++Note++ You can go one Eb-- and purchase a NEW/or used phone.
2244906
The only reason to buy this phone is to get away from Verizon and other contract systems. Most are tired of being locked into a two year contract and now that they have you buying a G4 phone and making payments on it while you in the contract for two years. So then you paying for a data service, phone service, and payments on the phone which can run as high as 180 a month. Here you buy the phone and there after pay no more than $45 a month for unlimited service......Jamie Jansen
2264227
Several months ago I too was interested in purchasing this phone. I read other reviews and did what they said. I purchased a used one so that it would already have been activated (and just hoped it would be for the amount of time necessary, i.e. 6 months). I had no problem adding it to my existing contract and number.
1675567
Yes....at least mind did. Been 100% pleased with my choice and purchase. Had the phone close to 4 months. Great phone, great price and enjoying Net 10 flat monthly rate of 45.00 for all...unlimited. A good value for individuals...my opinion. My towers are still Verizon and few dead areas in my location, even on the lake where I live.
1986194
I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the... » Read More I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! « Show Less
706536
but that doesn't make sense. why would they offer a option to upgrade (existing service) if you can't keep your old number?...isn't that just like starting new service? why would keeping your Verizon number not be considered "porting" and thus not void the rebate? doesn't sound right. maybe the csr got his/hers info crossed.
1435714
Yes you can as long as you already have a contract with them all you have to do is Call Verizon customer service from another working phone and tell them you want to activate a new phone and they will tell you step by step how and it only takes a few minutes. If you don't already have a contract with Verizon you might need to go to verizon and speak directly to them. I hope this helped :)
2232190
You can get it with a straight talk or net10 sim, both $45 a month unlimited just ask before ordering. actually I got this phone thru straight talk for $ 199 new and got $45 card.
1842645
I just confirmed with Verizon that I can activate this phone on my existing line without it affecting my account in any way. I do not have to use it as a prepaid phone. I can use it with my current plan.
279915
You can always add a new line (to get the 99 dollar amazon price), then cancel one of your older existing lines(not newly added line). You will pay an ETF of up to 175 but you'll still be way ahead on the price of the phone and you'll have your new toy. 175 plus 99 is still less than the 500 or 600 dollar full upgrade price.
552236
Just had live chat with a VerizonWireless rep. My old flip phone bit the dust. I said I was being given a Samsung Convoy and where to activate. (I want a flip phone, don't need all the bells & whistles.) Had no hassles about my decision & got info I needed. Just add to existing contract no prob, supposedly.
2179242
I checked with Verizon and Jodie is correct. If you had both this and your contract phones for 6 months, then wanted to use this one on your contract (or regular account after contract ends), you could then switch it over. The prepaid is about as cheap as my new plan on Verizon (unlimited talk, unlimited text, 250M data), so I'll keep my plan as long as the current phone works and just switch over to prepaid and this phone with my number at that time.
967836
Nope. Verizon is telling me I need to use it for 6 months first on a prepaid plan. Then I can switch it to a contract plan.
1073979
Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes charged... Good luck and hope these comments help! Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes... » Read More Since I only needed this phone on a temporary basis I used Verizon's pre-paid service but it still worked fine. I didn't have a number that I had to keep but I do know that if you already have an active number and are trying to either switch phone services or are simply switching phones that the company representative you are speaking with will ask you if you would like to keep your old phone number or switch to another available one. I don't think this phone comes with a charger, so just make sure you have one that will work with this phone before you get it because I don't think it comes charged... Good luck and hope these comments help! « Show Less
970231
I activated mine. I had to take it to verizon and get a SIM card though. The fee for the card is $5.00. If you have the same phone already just slide the sim card out from above the battery in the back of the previous one and replace in new phone and turn on. Everythg should just transfer over.