If I buy a phone from, say eBay, can I get my carrier (Verizon) to switch service from my old phone to new one

Question

I have a Samsung phone right now. My New Every Two 'deal' is not here yet, but I am ready to switch phones. It is far too expensive to buy one directly from Motorola or Verizon, so I found an authorized reseller on eBay with much better prices. My question is, will Verizon let me change my phone if I didn't buy it from them?

Answer 1

Yes they will, I have done it. However the new phone must be a compatible phone. Make sure you can return it if is not or call Verizon with the model number before buying it.

Answer 2

It depends on the plan you subscribe I guess. If the new phone you bought from ebay is using SIM card, then you have to make sure Verizon provide SIM card service otherwise you can't use it. Of all I know, Bells doesn't have a sim card which surprised me since they are one of the biggest telecommunication company in Canada.

Answer 3

Yes they will allow you to do this. If you call them and tell them that you would activate the new phone they will drop the $5 charge that they normally charge if you activate the phone on their system. I have do this about 20 times and have been successful every time.

Answer 4

As long it is a phone made for use on Verizon's network

Answer 5

I'm pretty sure they will, but I bet they'll charge you a fee, especially if you want to keep your same number. For some reason, Verizon charges more to get a new number than it does to keep your old one.

Answer 6

maybe, depending on if that is one of verizons supported phones, check first, rign them up, I know there will be an activation fee of 35 dollars al least.

Answer 7

Maybe. They have to support that model with its functionality though.

Answer 8

yes