Does this have to be activated by Verizon? Can I put any pre-paid SIM card in it ?
1092232
I'm not sure if you'd be able to use another carrier since it uses Verizon's network. Also, there are no SIM cards in this device. Just plugs and plays via USB.
1092233
Activation by Verizon required. And unless you have a prior SIM card from Verizon with the phone number you need to get one from them anyway. Prepaid by Verizon OK otherwise NO.
2143422
You always have to activate a SIM, otherwise it wouldn't be in your name. It comes with a code to use already though.
1411613
No, this is a Verizon only card and you will probably have to pay $35 activation fee to use it. Also, be aware that this is a medium sized card, not the smallest one that is required for the newer iPhones. (It is possible to cut it down following Internet videos, but the modified card can't be activated. Buy the right size card in the first place.)
476655
Anybody can activate it. As long as you have a sims card. But I seriously do NOT recommend buying this phone. I thought it would be cool because the screen is so big. And I completely ignored the reviews. DO NOT BUY IT.
1565577
no- and it's not free through verizon. it's like ten bucks but they activate it for free and put the sim card in for you.
1339848
You provide your own sim card. Sine it is unlock Pre paid or post paid sim will be just fine.
1275830
Sim card is free when you go to the Verizon store to activate. I had to replace the battery in my phone....they only last a year or so.
186273
it is not a prepaid phone, and yes you can activate it to your current verizon wireless plan, i bought this phone for my mother and had no problems connecting it.
885292
yes you will and as long as you already have an account with verizon. you just log in to your account online and go to activate your phone. Took me only 10 min. If not take it to the store and get set up with a plan.
2143420
These cards are not pre-activated. Once you get the card, you can either use the included activation code to setup a new post/pre-paid line with T-Mobile or just use the SIM card number to switch SIM cards on an existing line that you already have.
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.
1301231
Yes. I brought the phone to a Verizon store and they put in a new SIM card and activated it.
3030
Yes. There is a number at the back of the sim card that you will give to the Verizon support center in order to activate a pre-paid Mi-Fi hotspot.
1760150
No...this is a pre-paid phone!!! Why are people saying yes?? Tried to activate and couldn't with Verizon....
2038752
When you activate your need to pay for first month, phone will not activate without payment, I think you can use prepaid card for this.
2260009
yes it can be activated with Verizon...fyi prepaid phones can also be activated through Verizon but they will try to tell you that you can't so you get into a contract.
163783
My phone was a Verizon phone. And it can be activated by the user. Check youtube for info.