contract phone into pre-paid?

Question

i want an en-v but i dont want to put it on a contract can i have them convert it into a pre-paid phone

Answer 1

I think you mean LG enV VX9900 - (Verizon Wireless). I believe this is a lock phone (even if you buy it used). I will start with what is means to be locked. Many years ago, the wireless carriers such as AT&T and others started a marketing strategy of paying for some of or all of the cost of a new cell phone if the customer would commit to a one or two year contract to use their wireless service. The wireless carriers did not want to pay for the phone and later have it used with another carrier, so they got the cell phone manufactures to design the phone to be locked to just their service. For example, if AT&T paid for the phone, AT&T would lock it so that it could only be used on AT&T and not T-Mobile. This lock is called by several names including "Sub Lock" or "SPC Lock" or "Sim Lock".

Verizon does not offer Pre-paid plan for this particular phone.

PS In November of 2006, the United Stated Copyright Office issued a statement that you have a right to unlock your cell phone. You can find companies that unlock cell phones on eBay and on the internet. Some companies are able to unlock the phones remotely, meaning if you send them the imei number on the phone, they send you a code to unlock the phone, others require you to send them the phone. Each model is different, so you will have to search a little. Charges range from $5.00 to $20.00 depending on the model of the phone and which company you go to.

Answer 2

You might be able to, but I doubt it. First you would have to go through someone other than At&t, because they don't do pre- paid, but you might be able to. Hoped this helped! : )