Ditching my smartphone - General Questions and Answers

So I wasn't sure where I should post this. But I need some advice.
I just upgraded my phone and signed a two year contract with Verizon in August. However, I am really feeling the need to ditch my smartphone because it's taking up too much of my time away from what's truly important in my life. My wife, kids and work.
What is the best way to get rid of my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and 21 months left on my contract.
I really would like to be able to get a cheap "dumb" phone without having to pay too much.
Anyone have any suggestions of how I could do this?
Hopefully this thread doesn't get shut down.
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Juice3250 said:
So I wasn't sure where I should post this. But I need some advice.
I just upgraded my phone and signed a two year contract with Verizon in August. However, I am really feeling the need to ditch my smartphone because it's taking up too much of my time away from what's truly important in my life. My wife, kids and work.
What is the best way to get rid of my phone. I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and 21 months left on my contract.
I really would like to be able to get a cheap "dumb" phone without having to pay too much.
Anyone have any suggestions of how I could do this?
Hopefully this thread doesn't get shut down.
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At least with other carriers, your "contract" is only for the voice portion.
Buy a cheap dumbphone (ebay, craigslist or new), activate it and cancel the data plan.
Done.

Really? I assumed I would have to keep a data plan on this number for the duration of contract.
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Juice3250 said:
Really? I assumed I would have to keep a data plan on this number for the duration of contract.
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I can confirm with with AT&T
I was able to cancel my brothers Data plan and switch his phone to the 7.99 plan
to an old flip phone
he broke his phone and didnt' have insurance I called up At&t and they said I was able to alter my plan with no charge

So I sold my S3 and am currently back on my old DX2. I may stay on this for a while. I told myself that I was gonna switch over to an Ifone but I'm not sure that I can bring myself to drop 400 on a 5. I may use the money to buy an Ipad mini on swappa. Crazy that a tablet is cheaper than a phone....
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Nexus s + medianet $15 data plan (at&t)

Has anyone gotten this to work?
For this to work, att can't have the imei of our phone. This leaves out the att version sold by best buy USA.
But what about the Canada version?
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andrewxu said:
Has anyone gotten this to work?
For this to work, att can't have the imei of our phone. This leaves out the att version sold by best buy USA.
But what about the Canada version?
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If you cant pay you cant play...... Seriously if you cant afford another 10 dollars you shouldn't have bought the phone.
Ok asshole. Instead, I'm a high schooler who wants a dev phone (relying on just the sdk emulator is a *****), and has to pay for it by myself because the nexus s isn't on Verizon, which is what my parents have. I can't sign a contract for another 10 months because I'm not old enough. And I can't afford to wait until the prime, because I have work I want to finish right now.
I'm not using the medianet plan. I'm using the $50 unlimited plan. They work the same, because at&t scans for imeis of known smartphones that they sell, like the atrix. I was just wondering if the canadian nexus s worked because recently best buy USA started selling an att version.
My nexus one never worked on it (only text and calls), so I was just wondering about the s. I can get a new white one for cheap.
Edit: but seriously dude why would you come to a random person and say stuff like that? I guarantee you wouldn't say it to my face. I bet you wont even call me and say it. Why do you think you're so much better because you can sign a contract and pay extra money?
AT&T Crack Down
AT&T will eventually find out that you are using an excessive amount of data throughput via "medianet". I know there was an iPhone 2g trick that would fool AT&T into allowing the $15 plan; however the access in which your smart phone "dials out" to AT&T would expose your phone as being a smart phone. I had an N1 on AT&T and they knew the IMEI number... I bought it via Google too. AT&T has their ways...
The only thing you could do is get the NS, w/ or w/o a 2yr plan and use the DataPlus plan for $15. (If cost is an issue.)
Cost isn't the issue, its the contract. I can't sign one. I'm on an incredible s right now from Canada on the dumb phone plan with ATT and I was just wondering if the nexus would know or not. They knew about my n1 but not my inc s.
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AT&T will eventually find out that you are using an excessive amount of data throughput via "medianet". I know there was an iPhone 2g trick that would fool AT&T into allowing the $15 plan; however the access in which your smart phone "dials out" to AT&T would expose your phone as being a smart phone. I had an N1 on AT&T and they knew the IMEI number... I bought it via Google too. AT&T has their ways...
The only thing you could do is get the NS, w/ or w/o a 2yr plan and use the DataPlus plan for $15. (If cost is an issue.)
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I bought one prior to it releasing on AT&T (through Best Buy mobile) and it worked fine on the $10/$15 MEdiaNet Data plan. Decided to sell it as soon as AT&T released it as their own. I've been wondering the same question lately seeing it's one of the best android phones for the price (I can get a used Rogers one for about $300 unsubsidized.) I'm currently using the Desire Z from Bell Canada on the MEdiaNet plan.
P.S. Would you be willing to sell your Incredible S for around $300?
No thanks, I'm looking for closer to 400 on it. But OK cool the nexus worked
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First off kid, grow up. Then when you do take a deep breath and realize the stupid reply you actually took the time to write. I would have no problem saying it to your face, while smiling of course. You are like every other kid I deal with daily. In fact I bet you are the type that will start crying thinking it will stop me from writing you a ticket.
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Rem3Dy said:
First off kid, grow up. Then when you do take a deep breath and realize the stupid reply you actually took the time to write. I would have no problem saying it to your face, while smiling of course. You are like every other kid I deal with daily. In fact I bet you are the type that will start crying thinking it will stop me from writing you a ticket.
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hhaha ohh shoot a cop! mannn i am so sowwy..
i looked through your other posts, you never have anything constructive or productive to write, so im not gonna worry about you. youre an asshole, the kind that give cops a bad name.
You obviously didn't look too hard. I guess that is to be expected. You are right, I am an asshole because I thought it is lame to try to cheat the system for 10 dollars. Good day kid.
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the unlocked t-mobile version isn't seen as a smartphone by at&t and the poor soul who had the nexus one that was spotted as a smartphone, if yours had the t-mobile frequencies then you were just unlucky.
if its built with t-mobile 3g then it will only connect to the EDGE network and i don't think at&t really cares.
Rem3dy,
The OP asked a specific question. If you can't answer it, don't post.
Leave your moral observations for when you are on the clock, and within your jurisdiction.
What you said was unhelpful and insulting. Step down from the high-horse and be helpful or fellate your service weapon.
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Rem3dy,
The OP asked a specific question. If you can't answer it, don't post.
Leave your moral observations for when you are on the clock, and within your jurisdiction.
What you said was unhelpful and insulting. Step down from the high-horse and be helpful or fellate your service weapon.
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Thanks for chiming in 17 days late. So I'm on a high horse because I think trying to cheat a company out of 10 bucks was stupid? Are you going to support him when he comes back and asks how to download paid apps for free? Where are you going to draw the line? You say to leave my morals out and to either help the kid or say nothing? So what exactly did your post do to help him?
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lulz! cops gettin trolled and peeps gettin trolled by cops! haha! lulz! Hope this helps.
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lulz! cops gettin trolled and peeps gettin trolled by cops! haha! lulz! Hope this helps.
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I laughed!
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Everyone should just stop. I figured it all out, I'm now on straight talk for unlimited everything + 2gb data for $45 a month, and it uses AT&T towers (mvno carrier). This plan worked better, but it requires a $100 fee to start up, but I paid the price because I can't sign contracts.
I wanted to use the medianet plan because I can't sign a contract while I'm under 18. I never wanted to get free apps, or do anything like that. I've been around XDA for a bit, dabbled in devving for a few phones, and I'm pretty sure some of my threads are even stickied. I know the rules etc.
All that said, PLENTY of threads are on XDA about taking advantage of the medianet loophole. It saves $20+ a month, and data is unlimited (not available to other plans) and unthrottled. Many people have no problem sticking it to a corporation that they hate like AT&T, and IMO unlimited data should be unlimited.. smartphone or not, so I had no problem with the idea of it.
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I bought a rogers nexus s (french+english text on box) and they changed my data plan
I got a white i9020a (canadian?) and they changed my dataplan from medianet to a smartphone They can't have the IME number though.. and I tethered all the time on my Nokia E71 w/ medianet so I don't think it was data usage that tipped them off.
How could they know I got an i9020a Nexus S? Maybe a heuristic like if you download from Google's market servers you're on a smartphone?
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I got a white i9020a (canadian?) and they changed my dataplan from medianet to a smartphone They can't have the IME number though.. and I tethered all the time on my Nokia E71 w/ medianet so I don't think it was data usage that tipped them off.
How could they know I got an i9020a Nexus S? Maybe a heuristic like if you download from Google's market servers you're on a smartphone?
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Nah the imeis are public domain.
And they do sweeps every once in a while I guess. Looks like they got a few people.
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Switch phone before eligible date

What's the easiest way to get a new phone from Verizon before the eligible date? Even a different model, and flagship phone. I've been a customer since 2003.
When is your eligible date supposed to be? Usually as long as you have fulfilled 1 year since your last upgrade they will do an early upgrade for you. Only downside is that it has to go through verizon and you cant get any of the costco or amazon deals
Another option would be to open a new line on your plan and then later down the road drop one of the older lines.
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Lockett said:
Another option would be to open a new line on your plan and then later down the road drop one of the older lines.
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I keep 3 lines, one for me and the gf then the third is for upgrades lol... I upgrade and then switch the phones, every year or so you get an upgrade if you time it right
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I keep 3 lines, one for me and the gf then the third is for upgrades lol... I upgrade and then switch the phones, every year or so you get an upgrade if you time it right
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You pay an extra $30/month just for an upgrade phone? Seems like it would be cheaper to just buy full retail.
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You pay an extra $30/month just for an upgrade phone? Seems like it would be cheaper to just buy full retail.
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Yup pretty dumb i think... Actually its an extra $40... $10 for the line and $30 for data.... Unless you have the cheapest data package.
Only $10 a month. I used this trick and just don't have a smartphone active on the spare line. It was cheaper to add a third line to our account to get a second Charge instead of paying full retail.
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Yup pretty dumb i think... Actually its an extra $40... $10 for the line and $30 for data.... Unless you have the cheapest data package.
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*shrugs* meh its about to expire anyway, I kept it for the unlimited data and new phones from years past plus my little bro was using it (doesn't care for smartphones) so it wasn't a complete waste
blazing through on my 4G Droid Charge
I do the three line thing too. My daughter gets my old phone every year.
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ChadZ said:
What's the easiest way to get a new phone from Verizon before the eligible date? Even a different model, and flagship phone. I've been a customer since 2003.
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The quickest way to irritate a retail representative is to state how long you've been a customer. LOL That's true for any industry. Yes you've been paying for a service, but you've also been provided that service at a price you agreed to. Just a heads up, don't start the conversation with "I've been a customer since 2003."
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absens said:
The quickest way to irritate a retail representative is to state how long you've been a customer. LOL That's true for any industry. Yes you've been paying for a service, but you've also been provided that service at a price you agreed to. Just a heads up, don't start the conversation with "I've been a customer since 2003."
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Yeah that **** is annoying, I get that a lot. (Its ok to ask but dont keep pushing it and storm off like a little baby because you didnt get your way.) Theres nothing we can do as reps, maybe give you a little discount but we cant override upgrade dates and stuff.
We can call our main department and they wont even do anything unless your a week before your upgrade date.
I just was able to put through an early upgrade in the place of what would have been my third Charge. The first one was a replacement for the Fascinate, which I had had two of. I told them I was tired of Samsung products in general and they offered me the option.
I was one month from the year mark of the last renewal, and (since all of the phones so far were CLNR's) about the same from going out of warranty. Hopefully the Bionic is a phone I can feel confident in keeping for a year and a half or so. If not, there's a Vigor/TBolt 2 with my name on it.
I'm definitely getting the new Galaxy Nexus or Nexus prime, but I just switched to Verizon and got the Droid Charge on Day #1. I'll probably have to pay retail (which for the phone will be worth it). Do I have to call in Verizon and have them know I switched phones? Or should I just pop the LTE sim card into the new one (whenever that is) and be done with it that way?
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I'm definitely getting the new Galaxy Nexus or Nexus prime, but I just switched to Verizon and got the Droid Charge on Day #1. I'll probably have to pay retail (which for the phone will be worth it). Do I have to call in Verizon and have them know I switched phones? Or should I just pop the LTE sim card into the new one (whenever that is) and be done with it that way?
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You SHOULD be able to just switch the SIM. That should update your account with the IMEI of your new phone. I'm not 100% positive, though.
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You SHOULD be able to just switch the SIM. That should update your account with the IMEI of your new phone. I'm not 100% positive, though.
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Yes, with LTE phones, you can swap the SIM card, and use it instantly. I did that when I switched from TB to Charge.
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Hopefully the Bionic is a phone I can feel confident in keeping for a year and a half or so..
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LOL, I returned a Bionic in less than a week (I absolutely HATED that phone)
~John
Can someone clarify for me how you can have a 3rd line with no data and get a smartphone for your upgrade?
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LOL, I returned a Bionic in less than a week (I absolutely HATED that phone)
~John
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That's funny, I don't have any real complaints about it yet.
Though the second I can come up with one the phone is going back. I'm not locking myself in with anything less than the best phone money can buy.
blueman9 said:
Can someone clarify for me how you can have a 3rd line with no data and get a smartphone for your upgrade?
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They buy a phone at the discounted price then switch their phones but leave their new line open. So they pay $10 instead of $40 because their is no phone on the line. I do something similar to this, and I use all of my lines upgrades and my kids get my last phone.
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They buy a phone at the discounted price then switch their phones but leave their new line open. So they pay $10 instead of $40 because their is no phone on the line. I do something similar to this, and I use all of my lines upgrades and my kids get my last phone.
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So wait.
I can add a line for $10.00 and buy, say, the new Samsung Nexus phone, but not buy data? Verizon does not require that a customer buy Data and I get the smartphone at the discounted price (which I can then swap to my data enabled ph#)?

F*** Verizon

Hello XDA, i have some sad news for you guys. Well, Verizon's new dumb as F*** policy is when you use your upgrade you areNO LONGER ALLOWED to have unlimited data plan!!!!!! I AM DEPRESSED. WHY VERIZON WHYYYYYYY!
jonah1234 said:
Hello XDA, i have some sad news for you guys. Well, Verizon's new dumb as F*** policy is when you use your upgrade you areNO LONGER ALLOWED to have unlimited data plan!!!!!! I AM DEPRESSED. WHY VERIZON WHYYYYYYY!
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... it's been that way since the introduction of the shared data plans, this is nothing new.
jonah1234 said:
Hello XDA, i have some sad news for you guys. Well, Verizon's new dumb as F*** policy is when you use your upgrade you areNO LONGER ALLOWED to have unlimited data plan!!!!!! I AM DEPRESSED. WHY VERIZON WHYYYYYYY!
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So just buy a nice phone online somewhere. Then your not technical upgrading and keep unlimited data.
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That's why I buy phones of eBay or craigslist with cracked screens or bad LCD. And fix them.. I've never paid more that 150 for a phone.. I have 2 tbolts that I need to fix more and a rezound... I'm never upgrading as long as people are clumsy...Lol
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The Gazelle store on ebay has some nice, gently used phones. It's probably where I'll be getting my next phone from.
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... it's been that way since the introduction of the shared data plans, this is nothing new.
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Yeah, I thought everyone knew this.
To keep unlimited, never use your upgrade, ever.
That said, I think VZW will probably end unlimited completely in the near future.
reg442 said:
That's why I buy phones of eBay or craigslist with cracked screens or bad LCD. And fix them.. I've never paid more that 150 for a phone.. I have 2 tbolts that I need to fix more and a rezound... I'm never upgrading as long as people are clumsy...Lol
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I've bought some really nice ones off eBay, mint condition too. Worked great as soon as they were rooted lol
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Yeah but It is more expensive
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+1 - No everyone knew, My TBolt still on contract till December 1 however I can able keep my unlimited account by buying full retail price of Samsung GSIII and No ETF fee at all! I can't complain!
I did ask one of my buddy who work for Verizon and he said that they will not end unlimited (grandfathered) completely unless you volunteer upgrade eligible or upgrade smartphone replace the current grandfathered phone.
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Yeah, I thought everyone knew this.
To keep unlimited, never use your upgrade, ever.
That said, I think VZW will probably end unlimited completely in the near future.
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Yeah I was looking the other day at phones and just had to ask also. No go for the unlimited on new phone unless you pay full price.
But I knew the answer before I even went in.
I actually went to Verizon yesterday and talked to a guy about the plans.
Yes, Verizon will no longer have unlimited data available to anyone... no matter if you're "grandfathered" in.
However, check your monthly data usage... you might be surprised at how little of data you actually do use each month.
Turns out that when it comes time for me to change my plan, I'll be saving more money from month to month.
This does vary from person to person, though. It's definitely worth looking at.
You can also keep your unlimited data by not renewing your contract and buying a phone from offline somewhere or at full price from Verizon. Just call Verizon and tell them you need to make an ESN swap to active your new phone.
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I actually went to Verizon yesterday and talked to a guy about the plans.
Yes, Verizon will no longer have unlimited data available to anyone... no matter if you're "grandfathered" in.
You can also keep your unlimited data by not renewing your contract and buying a phone from offline somewhere or at full price from Verizon. Just call Verizon and tell them you need to make an ESN swap to active your new phone.
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so, you're saying that ALL unlimited plans will be axed in the future? i've done my own research, and don't want to debate at all either way, but am unsure what you meant in your post.
I heard that u can keep your unlimited but just like he said u will have to pay full price for your phone if u wanna keep it that is what I was told by a vzw rep. I personally burn about 13-14 GB a month so I do not wanna lose my unlimited lol
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bostonbassman78 said:
I heard that u can keep your unlimited but just like he said u will have to pay full price for your phone if u wanna keep it that is what I was told by a vzw rep. I personally burn about 13-14 GB a month so I do not wanna lose my unlimited lol
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that's what i was told by several VZW reps. as well. when i called and spoke to a phone rep., she told me that VZW would never force paying unlimited customers (grandfathered) onto any other plans to continue service. how accurate that is, only time will tell.
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that's what i was told by several VZW reps. as well. when i called and spoke to a phone rep., she told me that VZW would never force paying unlimited customers (grandfathered) onto any other plans to continue service. how accurate that is, only time will tell.
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They better not get rid if it lol I already have 700$ saved for the next nexus whatever and whoever makes it lol
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so, you're saying that ALL unlimited plans will be axed in the future? i've done my own research, and don't want to debate at all either way, but am unsure what you meant in your post.
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They won't get rid of it if you currently have the unlimited data plan unless you renew or sign a contract. Unlimited data is no longer an option with the service plan.
As long as you keep the Verizon service and do not sign into another contract, unlimited data will be with you.
If you want to upgrade to another phone, you'll have to buy it off of the internet from someone or walk into Verizon and pay full price for the phone only... without starting a new contract or plan.
This is the only way you can avoid losing unlimited data.
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They better not get rid if it lol I already have 700$ saved for the next nexus whatever and whoever makes it lol
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yeah, no kidding. my monthly data average is too obscene to be posted here!
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yeah, no kidding. my monthly data average is too obscene to be posted here!
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Lmfao
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You will not be able to change from one phone to another online anymore either.
If you do, it will tell you that changing to this device requires a change to your plan.
If you want to change from the Thunderbolt to... let's say a Galaxy S3, you'll have to call Verizon and talk to a customer service rep. and they will have to change it for you. Just tell them you need to make an ESN swap from the Thunderbolt to the Galaxy S3 and they will have no problem what so ever in changing it over for you without making any changes to your "plan"... even if you don't technically have one and they will not force you into a contract either. *At least not yet* and let's hope it stays that way.
Verizon will not turn down paying customers.
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Does buying a phone at full price, still get coverage by insurance just in case I damage it?
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Upgrading Questions

Our current plan has my S3 and my wife's Droid X2 on it, both with unlimited data. It also has my mom and dad's dumb phones on it as well.
If we get a used smartphone, for example a galaxy S2, from a friend and activate it on her line will she still be able to keep unlimited data? Does it matter that she's going from a 3g phone to a 4g?
Also, if we upgrade one of the dumb phones to a smartphone the same way (by getting a used one, not subsidized), I know that line won't be able to have unlimited data, but would it force the other unlimited lines (ie. All lines on the account) to a tiered plan? Or would that one line be tiered and the others unlimited?
Thanks!
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I just upgraded my wife to the s3 and we both had unlimited data but she lost hers. I got my s3 on pre order so I kept my unlimited data and by upgrading her it did not affect my line. Only the line you are upgrading. Also I believe you will still be ok from 3g to 4G as long as you are not being the new every two deal from Verizon.
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That's interesting that upgrading her line didn't effect yours. Everyone at Vzw I have talked to has said that subsidizing a phone will cause the whole account to move to a tiered plan, so that's good to know!
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I thought that too but I did an upgrade in Nov, I most my unlimited but my wife still has hers.
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I was wondering the same thing when I upgraded. I read in many forums that if you transition from 3g to 4g and upgraded on unlimited that as long as you bought the phone from a different source ex. Ebay that you would be able to keep your unlimited data. Unfortunately I went the cheap route and downgraded to a limited 2gb plan after my incredible. So im not positive if that works from experience.
I asked multiple people at Verizon and best buy (where I got her the phone) and they all said it will only affect the line that was being upgraded. I wanted to be absolutely sure because I need the unlimited data she does not really. I checked my bill and only hers was changed.
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I can't remember where I heard this, but I was told that upgrading a line with unlimited data would put only that line onto the tiered plan...UNLESS it is the account holder. If the account owner upgrades, everyone is put onto the tiered plan (so I heard).
No clue if there is truth to that, but it's worth trying to find out.
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That could be true, I wasn't the main account holder. Just ask, they know people don't want to give it up.
I got the s3 for $.98 in black Friday, it was too good to pass up. I don't use that much anyways.
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I work at a Premium Retailer and can hopefully clear this up for you. When you upgrade, only the line you are upgrading is affected. In the OP's case, if you wanted to upgrade a basic phone to a smartphone, that phone would be tiered but you would retain your own unlimited data. Just as long as an upgrade does not use your line you are fine. This is true for any line that has unlimited data. Verizon no longer has "primary" lines. They did away with those when the came out with Account Level Pricing plans like 2 years ago. Buying a used phone will also allow you to keep unlimited data. Just don't buy an S2 because there wasn't an S2 on Verizon and so it wouldn't work. As far as tiered/Share Everything plans, they're not required. Any rep telling you that one person upgrading forces everyone onto tiered/Share Everything is either intentionally lying or wasn't trained properly.
Alright awesome, thanks for clarifying that everyone! And thanks for helping tip about not getting an S2. That would have been a pretty big disappointment! I was thinking about going with a used Nexus possibly for her. You guys have any other suggestions? Also where would be a good place to look for a used phone?
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I have bought from swappa, if I buy used again, I will check them first.
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I pretty much always buy from eBay or Craigslist. On ebay I tend to buy from recognized sellers so if the phone isn't to my liking I have the option of returning it. As far as phone suggestions I love my nexus but hardly use it compared to my s3 because the battery life is so poor. If she doesn't necessarily care about custom roms the RAZR m can be had for around 200 last I saw and that is a pretty solid phone despite the locked bootloader in my opinion.
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Ok cool I'll look at the RAZR too. Good battery life is important for her, but roms and customization aren't at all.
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VZW Promotion thought Id share

hey guys, ive been here for over a year now and finally have decided to move on to another phone.
I read somewhere on the internet that VZW would let you downgrade your plan to 6gb a month and receive a subsidized priced phone. I inquired about this and was informed that this deal was only availble via the Edge program. I quickly said no thank you and moved on. Today I called back and explained why I didnt want the edge program and the rep agreed with me about my points about edge.
He was able to downgrade my plan to 6gb monthly for the same price. Ive never gone over 2gb and was wanting to keep my unlimited plan out of principle, not need.
So all in all I got my HTC one coming in sometime this week and Im really excited about it. I just thought Id share here
ddurandSGS3 said:
hey guys, ive been here for over a year now and finally have decided to move on to another phone.
I read somewhere on the internet that VZW would let you downgrade your plan to 6gb a month and receive a subsidized priced phone. I inquired about this and was informed that this deal was only availble via the Edge program. I quickly said no thank you and moved on. Today I called back and explained why I didnt want the edge program and the rep agreed with me about my points about edge.
He was able to downgrade my plan to 6gb monthly for the same price. Ive never gone over 2gb and was wanting to keep my unlimited plan out of principle, not need.
So all in all I got my HTC one coming in sometime this week and Im really excited about it. I just thought Id share here
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zetsumeikuro said:
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meh. it worked out for everyone IMO.
I'm going to buy an LG G2 today, it was nice being on the S3 but the lack of updates & no 4.2.2 touchwiz ROMS I have to get something up to date. The G2 is the best phone out besides the Galaxy Note 3, so I want that.
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ddurandSGS3 said:
meh. it worked out for everyone IMO.
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You aren't allowed to keep that name now. Maybe ddurandHTC is still available
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I'd probably consider doing the same if I didn't use my LTE to supplement my home internet at times. For some odd reason 12Mb down and 1Mb up isn't good enough for a decent Skype video call... It's horrendous. I find myself tethering my LTE for this. I don't go crazy overboard like some people, but I do go over 6GB.
Grats on getting the Max promo without participating in the stupid edge ripoff.
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Well i need my unlimited since i use 30 GBs a month. Ill be buying my htc one max on tje original device payment plan.. Not the EDGE RIPOFF
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I'll be getting a galaxy note 3 in December as my Christmas present to myself I won't be dealing with Verizon's bull and I'll be keeping my unlimited. I use about 4 gig a month at work due to ****ty internet my boss refuses to get rid of despite customers and employees complaints.
They didn't really do you a favor. They are doing amazing things now to get people off unlimited. Glad it worked for you and if anything we can learn from this is that even Verizon is willing to negotiate... especially when you're giving up unlimited data

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