[Q] Buying M8 Full Retail via Website without Plan - Possible? - Verizon HTC One (M8)

I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?

jdmba said:
I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?
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anybody on your plan have an upgrade??

jdmba said:
I have tried, and failed, to figure out how to order the M8 on Verizon's web site without a plan so as to retain my unlimited. I called customer service and that rep couldn't figure it out either. Since the coupon codes only work online, I was wondering if anyone has been successful in ordering a no-contract phone online and it actually processing as no-contract. Even if you click no contract on the order (to get a 599 price), it seems to take you to choose plan, and if you then delete the plan, you delete the phone.
Anyone have with any success?
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oneandroidnut said:
anybody on your plan have an upgrade??
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I have one coming that I was going to use on T-Mobile. I will charge you what I paid we can go through Swappa or CTO

I also tried doing this yesterday, but couldn't figure out how. I ultimately just went to the store lol.. good luck though, hopefully you find a way to do it!

It works fine for me. You should get a pop asking whether you want to upgrade or add a device, you want to upgrade since that is the only way you can keep your plan. You will then be taken back to the screen to select whether you want the contract price or non contract price...Continue on and you should be good to go. At the review stage you will see nothing changed regarding your plan (unless you chose to do so). I didn't actually do this because I'm probably just going to swing over to the store and pick one up, however I was one button away from doing so.
Talking to Verizon reps is usually a waste of time. If you are smart enough to have made it to this forum, you surely already know more than they do.
My plan is sweet as F*** by the way, 44.95 for unlimited everything except phone which is 25 cents per minute. Considering I usually use between 15-75 minutes a month it's a steal. Let's see how many decades I can ride this out?

Turbos right, you have to click upgrade then select the off contract price.
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Turbos right, you have to click upgrade then select the off contract price.
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I second this. I tried it yesterday as well and goes through just fine. Didn't actually pull the trigger to buy it though.

Go to Verizon wireless iconic portal you can order the phone only without service
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I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.

boxermansr said:
I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.
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When you click upgrade, click the devices name and the options open up.
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User VZW's iconic portal here: https://preorder.verizonwireless.com/iconic/
Log in as existing customer, then choose "All Devices" to see the new HTC One. Very simple for those looking to purchase full price without Verizon messing with your plans.

I've been trying all morning again to order, and it keeps telling me I have to give up unlimited data. I tried to order any other device and THOSE allow me to retain my unlimited, so idk if this is something tied to the M8 or what. I wanted to order it online and use the 50.00 off coupon that was posted here, but now that's not even working.

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Seconded - it says the M8 is incompatible with the current plan.

Have you guys tried it by going through the link fr4c provided?

boxermansr said:
I've tried three times now to order at full retail to keep my unlimited. When I tell it I want to upgrade it tells me that my unlimited data is no longer available, and I have to choose another data package. This wasn't the case if I recall the last time I got a device at retail so I don't know. I was hoping to order it for pickup so I wouldn't have to stand in line for an hour since most of the stores here seem to have 1-2 employees at any given time, but guess if I want it (and want to pick it up, versus getting shipped), that's about the only option.
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I don't know what to tell you man, works for me. Maybe certain plans are affected differently. Good luck.
Edit: Are you guys coming from an iPhone by any chance? Some old iPhone plans aren't able to be upgraded if I remember correctly.

Yeah just go to swappa

sfreemanoh said:
Have you guys tried it by going through the link fr4c provided?
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Yeah, that one works, but won't let you use a coupon or the option for in store pickup -- I wanted to save a bit, and have it today.

I did the buy one get with another family member who had unlimited account and that one went down to 6gigs. Not sure if that's helpful but I don't doubt that 6 is plenty for most people.
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wtoj34 said:
I did the buy one get with another family member who had unlimited account and that one went down to 6gigs. Not sure if that's helpful but I don't doubt that 6 is plenty for most people.
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Not for me. Internet choices are very limited here, so my phone has become my modem/router.
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Upgrading through amazon

i'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan and was trying to upgrade through amazon but there's no way to get through checkout without choosing one of the new tiered data plans. has anyone been able to get around this or know of a way to get with the amazon price without changing data plans?
Ha , that is funny. I considered using amazon but couldn't wait for my infuse. If that is the case why not just check out get it and drop the tether . Shouldn't be no biggy. Anyways , this infuse is sexy.you'll love it !
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Amazon charged me a $250 Etf on top of At&'s Etf when I had to sell my Captivate and cancel my contract last year. So my Captivate cost me around $700 when it was all said and done. I'll never buy from Amazon again.
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boondoc said:
i'm on the grandfathered unlimited data plan and was trying to upgrade through amazon but there's no way to get through checkout without choosing one of the new tiered data plans. has anyone been able to get around this or know of a way to get with the amazon price without changing data plans?
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Personally, I wouldn't take a chance on losing it. I'd just go to a retail store to purchase it just to be safe. Having said that, if you just switch your SIM card from your existing device and do not activate the SIM card Amazon sends you, that MAY keep you on your existing data plan. This worked for me when upgrading my wife's phone from Best Buy online.
big99gt said:
Amazon charged me a $250 Etf on top of At&'s Etf when I had to sell my Captivate and cancel my contract last year. So my Captivate cost me around $700 when it was all said and done. I'll never buy from Amazon again.
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Yeah, it says that right on their site if you cancel within the first 6 mos. This is pretty common practice for most resellers.
All you have todoiscall art after you petit and tell them you grandfather in and they will change it. I've done this with Wal-Mart before.
Waiting for the 26th for my Infuse 4g.
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Yeah, it says that right on their site if you cancel within the first 6 mos. This is pretty common practice for most resellers.
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Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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big99gt said:
Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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Yo I don't think HushH was trying to put you down in anyway, he was just stating a fact.
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Personally, I wouldn't take a chance on losing it. I'd just go to a retail store to purchase it just to be safe. Having said that, if you just switch your SIM card from your existing device and do not activate the SIM card Amazon sends you, that MAY keep you on your existing data plan. This worked for me when upgrading my wife's phone from Best Buy online.
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I agree with this 100%.
I wouldn't risk losing your G-pa data plan by buying from amazon and then calling AT&T to switch back. Big gamble to save $50 up front but lose hundreds of dollars in monthly data charges.
Also, I *heard* that AT&T is selling the phone on-contract for $149 (same as amazon) if you buy an accessory. But even if that's not the case (no pun intended), I personally wouldn't risk it.
Call ATT and tell them about it. They should be able to fix it back to the unlimited plan. Believe or not they are pretty good about that.
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Papi4baby said:
Call ATT and tell them about it. They should be able to fix it back to the unlimited plan. Believe or not they are pretty good about that.
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This is true but avoid doing anything that has to do with your plan and features on the web. Its a headache and they won't care about what fees come on your bill. Example: upgrade fee, activation fee. I see it everyday as i do the same work in a store.
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Dont do that. I work for at&t and that's a gamble not worth taking. Re adding a unlimited data plan is extremely time consuming as well as job threatening if re added for trivial reasons such as so a customer can save 50 dollars by purchasing from an indirect retailer. Is 50 dollars worth potentially losing unlimited data? Probably not
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vclifton said:
Dont do that. I work for at&t and that's a gamble not worth taking. Re adding a unlimited data plan is extremely time consuming as well as job threatening if re added for trivial reasons such as so a customer can save 50 dollars by purchasing from an indirect retailer. Is 50 dollars worth potentially losing unlimited data? Probably not
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Doing what?
Do you work for Corporate or a store?
Are you telling me that if i call ATT and explain that i could not choose the plan when i order the new phone but i want it fix once i receive my phone they wont help me?
You do know they can see all changes made to your plan. I am sure if you call them the same day you get your phone (a couple of days from the change) and explain the situation they will help you.
Worse thing, send the phone back to amazon and tell them to put your account back to how it was before. Go to a local place and get it there.
big99gt said:
Do you feel better about yourself now? I'll never understand the need some people have to try and prove themselves superior to others by cutting in and making statements like yours. I know it is on the site but I had lost my job and had a family to feed. I paid the fees later and settled up with At&t also. But if it makes you feel better....yes I'm just an idiot who never read my contract and has no reason to complain about paying $150 more than what the device was worth.
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Woah man, I wasn't trying to put you down in any way. Sorry if you took it like that. You seemed pretty upset with Amazon for charging you the extra fee, and I was just pointing that they're not the only ones who do that. It's pretty standard practice unless you buy directly from AT&T, and I feel Amazon is more up front about it than most. That's why I was saying it's right on their site compared to a lot of places where you'll find it buried in the fine print. Again, didn't mean anything personal by it.

Double Your Data Allowance!

Anyone on capped data may be interested to know that starting tomorrow you can double your data allowance for no extra cost through the month of November.
4GB - $30
10GB - $50
20GB - $100
You will be able to set it up through myverizon.com
This only applies to 4G smartphones
ONCE YOU GET IT YOU GET TO KEEP IT!
also applies to new lines and upgrades!
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If you like it, thank it.
Good to know glad I got w/verizon when they had the unlimited data plans.but good info to know.
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It would be NICE of verizon to make this a permanent change to their data lineup.
Just sayin.
is Verizon paying you or something?.. you've posted this in multiple forums. heh...
Can I double unlimited? Like how a prisoner can serve 8 life sentences lol.
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I only pay $9.95 per month for unlimited for each of my five lines. I think I'll stick with that plan.
on a side note, when I called Verizon about upgrading my phone, they insisted on doing it over the phone & stated that for exsisting customers you have to do it that way. however, I called a local Verizon store yesterday and they said I can just go into the store and do it.
uh oh... different people telling me different things. shame on you Verizon!
as Mordecai & Rigby would say.. "tsk tsk... hmm hmm hm hmm hmm hm!"
voxigenboy said:
on a side note, when I called Verizon about upgrading my phone, they insisted on doing it over the phone & stated that for exsisting customers you have to do it that way. however, I called a local Verizon store yesterday and they said I can just go into the store and do it.
uh oh... different people telling me different things. shame on you Verizon!
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Unless the sales person over the phone is offering you something special or exclusive, there is no reason why you can't go into any Verzion Wireless dealer and do an upgrade.
Back on topic, just upgraded my data. 6GB with Mobile Email/Hotspot for $25. Awesome.
prjkthack said:
Unless the sales person over the phone is offering you something special or exclusive, there is no reason why you can't go into any Verzion Wireless dealer and do an upgrade.
Back on topic, just upgraded my data. 6GB with Mobile Email/Hotspot for $25. Awesome.
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I used 6GB this morning downloading a PC game.
prjkthack said:
Unless the sales person over the phone is offering you something special or exclusive, there is no reason why you can't go into any Verzion Wireless dealer and do an upgrade.
Back on topic, just upgraded my data. 6GB with Mobile Email/Hotspot for $25. Awesome.
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did you have to buy a new phone? i am pissed i had unlimited data and washed my old dinc in the washing machine. due to lack of funds i re activated my old flip phone temporarily and then 1 month later bought a Tbolt. now i just looked at my verizon account and i have a 2GB plan. WTF? i am an idiot, i know but how do i get 6 gb for 25?
kidhudi said:
did you have to buy a new phone? i am pissed i had unlimited data and washed my old dinc in the washing machine. due to lack of funds i re activated my old flip phone temporarily and then 1 month later bought a Tbolt. now i just looked at my verizon account and i have a 2GB plan. WTF? i am an idiot, i know but how do i get 6 gb for 25?
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if i were you i would call verizon and ask to talk to a supervisor & complain big time. try and get that unlimited back if you can.
He was talking about 4gb for being the double and 2gb for mobile hot spot. That is the 6gb.
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What Vox said, Yea tell them you never had it removed and SD still paying full amount,
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I'll let my unfortunate capped friends know, thanks
"Verizon says the offer will be active for a “limited time” with no announcement on when the deal will end.At the conclusion of the promotion, the double data allotments will revert back to the normal rates."
only for a limited time
kidhudi said:
"Verizon says the offer will be active for a “limited time” with no announcement on when the deal will end.At the conclusion of the promotion, the double data allotments will revert back to the normal rates."
only for a limited time
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Did you expect anything less? : /
I know there is no conclusive answer as to the length of the program once activated . i can't find a definative answer if the double is " for the holidays" and expires then, or if it continues through the remainder of the customers current contract.
kidhudi said:
I know there is no conclusive answer as to the length of the program once activated . i can't find a definative answer if the double is " for the holidays" and expires then, or if it continues through the remainder of the customers current contract.
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OP says once you get it, you get it for the contract but if you can't find a definitive response, who knows.
In all the promo material Verizon it states that you will keep it until you opt into something, no longer how long you keep it. However if you switch to a 3G phone you will lose it, and will be unable to get it back.
Verizon has confirmed that this will be grandfathered once you get it.
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[Q] Req. to change plan.

I got a call from my local target store, they informed me my phone was in [its sunday ] however when I went in everything checked out fine. But the guy handling my transfer to my new phone showed me, ATT is requiring me to drop my unli data "grandfathered" plan and swap to the highest data plan they have. Now I could care less, Its like 5gbs or whatever. I maybe hit 2 [maybe] when tethering for a month. BUT. I'd rather pay the 20-30$ I do now for unlimited data then more or less, for limited data. They simply wouldn't allow me to move on. Im guessing its because There hasn't been 4G in my area [i give it 10 years till ATT considers getting full 3G here, first] but they are requiring me to upgrade [downgrade in my opinion] my plan to one of their data-set plans. Now I hate the idea that when I "upgrade" my phone, I have to change my plan. And basically, I refuse to lose my unlimited data to any better mobile phone than mine currently. I call shenanigans.
soo.... My question is [i believe i saw a thread here before but couldn't find it], Can I call ATT and find a reliable rep who will ensure my account keeps its unlimited data, am i screwed by swapping to this newer phone?.
For some background, 4/7/11 Is when I hopped on this railroad of funness. And my data plan is; Smart Choice Data - originating from Alltel USA (state, Montana).
Any and all help/advice would be nice. I'd rather not go for something less than I had my eyes set on.
&& If theres already a post about this [that i couldn't find] please direct me to it :]
Yes I'm on the one x with unlimited data. It can be done don't listen to their crap non sense
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How did that work out with you? Did you have them activate the sim in store or no? Because to get specific; I upgraded my phone to keep my plan. Im going from a sim card [fitting in the xperia 10] which doesn't have 4G/LTE.
I thought for sure they'd have to handle it there to extend my plan, but I didnt think they have to activate my SIM card there.
I'm on it too...
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If your data plan is truely grandfathered in, you get to keep it when you upgrade. However, typically it can be done only via AT&T's own retail or online sites. 3rd party retailers like Target doesn't have the access to keep your unlimited data plan but some know how to keep it somehow.
call att to reinstate it
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call att to reinstate it
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This. Just say it was removed without your consent or knowledge.
Or just buy the phone from a sales rep over the phone. If you're out of contract and say you'd really like a better price, they have a table of prices they're allowed to offer based on how long you've been with them and your FAN# (if applicable). Definitely cheaper than 200.
Oh, and they won't change your plan around that way.
sassafras
Call at&t and tell them what's going on they told me it would be added back in when I called. The system was jacked up and would not let me activate it so they had to manually activate it which took it away. I will see this week if they can add it back in. If not I will no longer be an att customer.
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Or just buy the phone from a sales rep over the phone. If you're out of contract and say you'd really like a better price, they have a table of prices they're allowed to offer based on how long you've been with them and your FAN# (if applicable). Definitely cheaper than 200.
Oh, and they won't change your plan around that way.
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I pre-ordered it through targets electronic section. So at the time it was 150 [50$ preorder] then 100 when it came in. However the sticker price said 179, AND the rep in store [was new there] told me Its going to be even cheaper than that pre-order price. I'll just call tomorrow when I go in there from one of their phones and sit on the phone with them [hopefully] while my info gets transferred over so they can change it asap.
I usually do my data changes over the phone then call back to confirm. This time best buy did it for me, I just kept confirming that I had best buy and that it will remain untouched...
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I have the unlimited data plan too. I just picked up my one x today at the att store. They switched it over no problem. My advice is go to your local att store and ask to have your plan unlimited plan reactivated or call.
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Alright, so to anyone who might care [mod can close this now] I called AT&T and the guy I talked to said he'll put in a case for me saying I need my unli-data grandfathered over and they'll call me later this evening after they know i've picked up the phone [to verify I actually got it] and it'll get switched back. The guy also said pick whatever data plan they give me because it can all be changed.
So that worked out. .

Is Verizon trying to play me???!!!

When I got the maxx on release date, I wanted to use my grandparents upgrade and not mines because I wanted to keep my unlimited data. So the workers at the Verizon store tell me that "yes" I can transfer an upgrade but as soon as I put the maxx under my account it will change my unlimited data to a new upgraded device and I would loose my unlimited data. I said "get the @#%$ outta here, I've been using other peoples upgrades for years". Then I said give me one second and called Verizon and they told me me that it might work and might not work. So back into the store I went. The employees inside said that I could try transferring an upgrade but if it doesn't work that I would have to pay a $35 restocking fee. Smh!!! But I had one small window of an opportunity to still get the maxx and keep my unlimited data. Before the edge program started on Monday, I was able to put a down payment on the maxx and the rest of the balance is spread out on my monthly bills. I still have a week left to return this phone and use my grandparents upgrade to save some money but don't know if it will work. So did they play me, or can I use the transfer of someone else upgrade.
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I don't think they will let you Abby more. They have been trying everything they can to get ppl off unlimited.
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I did it. My mom had an upgrade that I used. I went to the store and they called my mom to OK it. Then I bought the maxx on her account for 300 and they activated it to her. Then they transferred it to me. Then they transferred her back to her phone. They were cool about it.
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Khanusma said:
I did it. My mom had an upgrade that I used. I went to the store and they called my mom to OK it. Then I bought the maxx on her account for 300 and they activated it to her. Then they transferred it to me. Then they transferred her back to her phone. They were cool about it.
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I called Verizon again today and they told me it was ok. I think they were trying to swindle me out of my unlimited contract. So im going to take this phone back this weekend right before my 2weeks are up. I hear they have a developers edition of the moto x coming out soon, i wonder will the maxx be coming out soon too.
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Yes we are getting a developer edition off the Motorola website.
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Yes we are getting a developer edition off the Motorola website.
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Do you have a link to that? If that's the case I will turn my phone back in now and wait for that one. That's if I don't have to wait too long.
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They just said a developer edition coming soon. No release date or time frame was given.
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I went to the Verizon store to switch my wife's unlimited line using the new edge plan. Verizon is offering 6gb for $30 if you switch from an unlimited plan and you have an upgrade available on that line. My wife only uses an average of 1gb putter month so she wouldn't miss her unlimited data. I was going to alias out the payments over 2 years and if I looked the Maxx sell my note2.
However I found out today that I can use the upgrade on my wife's line but that the phone couldn't be transferred to another line. It would only be able to be used on the same line until the phone was paid off. I have another line available for an upgrade but I figured with this plan I can upgrade every year. Now I think I want to wait to see what is in store for the rest of the year. However I really want the Maxx I want to get back to a stock android experience.
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Bxrider117 said:
I went to the Verizon store to switch my wife's unlimited line using the new edge plan. Verizon is offering 6gb for $30 if you switch from an unlimited plan and you have an upgrade available on that line. My wife only uses an average of 1gb putter month so she wouldn't miss her unlimited data. I was going to alias out the payments over 2 years and if I looked the Maxx sell my note2.
However I found out today that I can use the upgrade on my wife's line but that the phone couldn't be transferred to another line. It would only be able to be used on the same line until the phone was paid off. I have another line available for an upgrade but I figured with this plan I can upgrade every year. Now I think I want to wait to see what is in store for the rest of the year. However I really want the Maxx I want to get back to a stock android experience.
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A Verizon rep told me today that you can use someone elses upgrade, edge or not. They are just trying to get us off our unlimited plan. I use it over 100gb per month. I need my unlimited!!!
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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Thank you sir, this is exactly what the rep told me in the store today and another confirmed it over the phone today. And thats exactly what im gonna do. Thanks for the clear understanding of how to do it.
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nigezee said:
Thank you sir, this is exactly what the rep told me in the store today and another confirmed it over the phone today. And thats exactly what im gonna do. Thanks for the clear understanding of how to do it.
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Remember to tip your rep if he deserves it! Not with cash, but Verizon reps are always under pressure from management to sell you accessories, so if you were looking to pick stuff up for your phone or anything else they also stock, get it there and ask for a discount! They will absolutely hook you up if you're spending money with them.
I did this the other day managee said I can't give you the new Sim card to switch off your mothers line but I can't stop you from going to another store. So I used her upgrade drove home reactivated her iPhone online on Verizon then drove to another store said I bought this from a friend I need a Sim card. No other Verizon Sims work in this phone because they now are nano with NFC all other are micro w NFC except iPhone 5i is nano without NFC.
The NFC chip is in the SIM? Weird. Does that mean theoretically the phone would support secure element NFC SIM's that could re-enable Google Wallet/ISIS if companies would stop bickering and just let us use phones to tap and pay?
empoweredh22 said:
The NFC chip is in the SIM? Weird. Does that mean theoretically the phone would support secure element NFC SIM's that could re-enable Google Wallet/ISIS if companies would stop bickering and just let us use phones to tap and pay?
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There's been some confusion about this too. The point of the new "NFC" SIM cards was to complete the hardware requirements needed for ISIS to be rolled out. These SIM cards have the secure element in them, but they do not have any NFC technology in them. They're just programmed with the secure element needed for ISIS.
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I'll clear some stuff up for you guys.
When using upgrades in the store, wherever the upgrade goes automatically removes unlimited data. If you have unlimited and use your upgrade, it's gone. If you use grandma's upgrade and have them point it to your number, it's gone. The only way to keep unlimited data was as described above. Upgrade the phone on grandma's line, activate it, reactivate grandma's old phone, and then swap the new phone onto your line. Some reps know about this and some don't, but they're not out to get you. This is just the way the system works.
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Up until recently this was correct but the stores such ever worse now. If if it's an ESN change they take your unlimited. Cust care dose not do and is against Verizon policy so I say f*** the stores. PS I have yet to confirm if this just due to stupid reps or system limitations but for the recorded if you do as the quoted text suggests and the store takes your unlimited Cust service can put it back on

Kept unlimited data and upgraded to gn3

I just placed an order with Verizon online and was able to keep my unlimited data plan while upgrading to the note 3. I verified with 611 that as long as the system allows it. I will be able to keep it. The Order confirmation shows it and also I saved the chat with another rep saying they are running a promo that is allowing people to keep their unlimited data.
can you please elaborate on that ?
polo2883 said:
I just placed an order with Verizon online and was able to keep my unlimited data plan while upgrading to the note 3. I verified with 611 that as long as the system allows it. I will be able to keep it. The Order confirmation shows it and also I saved the chat with another rep saying they are running a promo that is allowing people to keep their unlimited data.
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I would do this right now !
jmichaels1982 said:
I would do this right now !
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Check out Droid-Life, they actually just posted a story on it.
It seems legit.
Too bad I'd never put another Verizon ball and chain on my ankle ever again.
jmichaels1982 said:
I would do this right now !
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I just went online and went through the upgrade process. I know it use to strip it and force you to a new plan but right now its allowing you to keep it. I actually find it interesting that they would allow this considering VZW just made comments about unlimited data being dead.
I just canceled my preorder for the phone alone at full price. I went online and upgraded for the note 3 and gear bundle for less than the phone retail and was able to keep my unlimited.:laugh::laugh::laugh: I kept printouts of it all.
OMG Thank you!
Just cancelled my pre-order and upgraded my line
does this mean your 2yr contract has to be up first or
I can just buy the phone outright @ contract price right if I have an existing contract and keep unlimited data ?
FYI,
I did this successfully last night, and when I talked to a CSR this morning trying to cancel my first pre-order, they told me that I would lose my unlimited data anyway, because it was just a glitch in the system that they were trying to figure out.
They did confirm to me that I could return it and revert back to unlimited data and just buy the N3 outright, as I had planned to do all along, so it's not a big deal.
I'm just saying don't cry if it doesn't work in the end.
Remember, this is Verizon we're talking about. They have no qualms about screwing us over, "contract" or no "contract".
I'm thinking about canceling my preorder to reorder on my account. At the moment i have the Note preordered on my mother-in-laws business account (to be activated on one of her lines, but then I’ll take it). That was the safest way I couldnt think to keep my unlimited. Not sure if i want to risk it
Confident Verizon will keep their end just like they haven't throttled unlimited data like AT&T has. This makes it easier than paying full price which I did for my current Note 2.
It's already been stated a few times that it might change once you activate your device. So be careful... it may lock you in to two years without your unlimited data...
This is coming from Verizon btw.
mi7chy said:
Confident Verizon will keep their end just like they haven't throttled unlimited data like AT&T has.
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They haven't throttled because it is illegal for them to do so. The LTE spectrum they bought came with that caveat, and if they throttle LTE, they are in violation of federal law. They throttle 3G all the time because they can.
Rest assured, Verizon will not honor this. They don't care about me or you, and they could care less if we ditch them and run to T-Mobile or wherever else. All they care about is expanding their network and releasing their crappy droids.
I'm canceling my glitch order and going with the original pre-order that I thankfully never canceled.
I know Verizon too well to think this will work out.
Verizon sucks, they have atrocious business practices, and that's not going to change. Don't be fooled.
I would like to think Verizon would honor this. But since they are all about squeezing the last penny out of customers this will be my last straw with VZW.
Even United who gave away free tickets from a glitch honored it.
VZW isn't losing any money on doing this.
polo2883 said:
I would like to think Verizon would honor this. But since they are all about squeezing the last penny out of customers this will be my last straw with VZW.
Even United who gave away free tickets from a glitch honored it.
VZW isn't losing any money on doing this.
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I too am almost done with Verizon. Have ordered a Note 3 from TMo to see what my coverage may be in and around Houston as compared to Verizon. I don't expect it to be as good but I'm not looking for that anyway. I'll compare it with the unlimited upgrade I did for the Note 3 this weekend from Verizon or my G4 if the Note falls through. If all goes well, I'll sell my three lines of unlimited, return or sells phones as appropriate and move over to TMo. Verizon just has too much arrogance IMHO.
I upgraded to a gn3 and was able to keep my unlimited data on AT&T. I read somewhere Verizon had a glitch in their oline system that allowed some people to upgrade and retain their unlimited data but they have since corrected it and that the people that were able to retain their unlimited will probably loose it anyways.
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richB7 said:
I too am almost done with Verizon. Have ordered a Note 3 from TMo to see what my coverage may be in and around Houston as compared to Verizon. I don't expect it to be as good but I'm not looking for that anyway. I'll compare it with the unlimited upgrade I did for the Note 3 this weekend from Verizon or my G4 if the Note falls through. If all goes well, I'll sell my three lines of unlimited, return or sells phones as appropriate and move over to TMo. Verizon just has too much arrogance IMHO.
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If you decide to sell your unlimited data line on Verizon, please shoot me a PM and I will take it off your hands.
Sent from my Crapple iPhone 5
VZWSupport on twitter just said they will automatically put you in a current plan and won't honor the "glitch". Which apparently is happening again.
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VZWSupport on twitter just said they will automatically put you in a current plan and won't honor the "glitch". Which apparently is happening again.
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I don't see this on VZWSupport, direct link?
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I don't see this on VZWSupport, direct link?
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https://twitter.com/VZWSupport/status/384681847533232129
ikithme said:
I don't see this on VZWSupport, direct link?
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At work so I can't get to post images, but search for "Light Aeterna" on Twitter, that's who VZW replied to with the news.

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