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DrDork posted:So it looks like Verizon might let you get a free P5 over 24 months if you're upgrading (no new line). Right now I have a cart showing: I'm almost certain they stack. They were doing $350 off over the weekend along with $400 trade, but I don't have a good backup phone and decided to keep my Pixel 3. I also haven't seen a 5g indicator yet (I'm in Dallas), but I've not gotten out much with it so far. Amazon botched my case delivery, so that didn't help.
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# ? Nov 27, 2020 20:48 |
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DrDork posted:So it looks like Verizon might let you get a free P5 over 24 months if you're upgrading (no new line). Right now I have a cart showing: One of those is an account promo I think, but yeah, if they’re both in the cart they should stack. Take a screenshot as well.
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# ? Nov 27, 2020 21:15 |
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Bandire posted:I'm almost certain they stack. They were doing $350 off over the weekend along with $400 trade, but I don't have a good backup phone and decided to keep my Pixel 3. The $350 I could never actually get into my cart properly, and eventually seemed to have gotten changed to a new-line promo. I'm hoping you're right. Worst case, it's not any less of a deal than they've been running, and I figure they aren't likely to get much better in the near future, either. Duckman2008 posted:One of those is an account promo I think, but yeah, if theyre both in the cart they should stack. Take a screenshot as well. Good suggestion. e; yeah, at final checkout I got a single banner saying "You're getting $300 in monthly credits and $400 in monthly credits over 24 months" so it looks stackable. With the $150 in Device Dollars I'm literally being paid to upgrade, which ain't bad at all. DrDork fucked around with this message at 21:41 on Nov 27, 2020 |
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Got my phones in yay. I haven't r Ed ceived a trade in box yet though, does that usually come later?
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# ? Nov 27, 2020 22:34 |
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Empress Brosephine posted:Got my phones in yay. I haven't r Ed ceived a trade in box yet though, does that usually come later? Yeah, I just got my boxes today.
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# ? Nov 27, 2020 22:35 |
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DrDork posted:The $350 I could never actually get into my cart properly, and eventually seemed to have gotten changed to a new-line promo. I'm hoping you're right. Worst case, it's not any less of a deal than they've been running, and I figure they aren't likely to get much better in the near future, either. The $350 deal worked for me on my existing line, but it was definitely erratic at the time.
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# ? Nov 27, 2020 23:05 |
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I just swapped my 4g sim card from my Pixel 2 to my new Pixel 5. What's the most direct route to me getting a 5g sim card mailed to me? When I go through the BYOD FAQ and choose the order online option, it brings me to the store, asks me which device (mine or my wife's), I choose my device and it just spits me to the store saying I have nothing in my cart.
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# ? Nov 29, 2020 00:32 |
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I had good luck using the web chat to just ask for a sim, only took a few minutes to have a new one in the mail with no charges.
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# ? Nov 29, 2020 00:51 |
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Verizon support is pretty good so far, I'm surprised. Got my phones in but for some reason my line can't receive texts from like capital one, walmart etc. They're looking into it though which is good I guess!
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# ? Nov 29, 2020 00:59 |
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Yeah, I couldn't get the web store to work so I had to do web chat.
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# ? Nov 29, 2020 00:59 |
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CapMoron posted:I just swapped my 4g sim card from my Pixel 2 to my new Pixel 5. What's the most direct route to me getting a 5g sim card mailed to me? When I go through the BYOD FAQ and choose the order online option, it brings me to the store, asks me which device (mine or my wife's), I choose my device and it just spits me to the store saying I have nothing in my cart. It’s a pretty quick swap in store if your store is open for stuff like that , which varies wildly due to Covid. Honestly, chat or care should be able to ship you one worst case.
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# ? Nov 29, 2020 02:23 |
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Something that might help someone moving from a 3-4G to a 5G phone on Verizon's network: Make sure Advanced Calling/VoLTE is enabled on your account before you make the switch over. Going from my PXL to a Pixel 5 took three techs to unfuck. The #832 check kept failing until Advanced Calling/VoLTE was re-enabled by a Level 2 tech. I'd disabled VoLTE on my PXL because I've many small 4G dead zones on roads around my area where I'd invariably lose a call if it wasn't on 3G. It was a good two hours and change for them to figure it out. BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 05:09 on Dec 8, 2020 |
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BIG HEADLINE posted:Something that might help someone moving from a 3-4G to a 5G phone on Verizon's network: Make sure Advanced Calling/VoLTE is enabled on your account before you make the switch over. Going from my PXL to a Pixel 5 took three techs to unfuck. The #832 check kept failing until Advanced Calling/VoLTE was re-enabled by a Level 2 tech. I'd disabled VoLTE on my PXL because I've many small 4G dead zones on roads around my area where I'd invariably lose a call if it wasn't on 3G. Oh yeah, that would def be an issue. You might as well change it now anyway, the 3G network in those areas turn off Jan 1st.
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# ? Dec 8, 2020 05:18 |
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Duckman2008 posted:Oh yeah, that would def be an issue. You might as well change it now anyway, the 3G network in those areas turn off Jan 1st. Yeah, also, are there ever any sales for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme (with camera), or is it such a low volume item that there's no chance? My father - despite my trying to show him how to use his PH-1 multiple times - seems chronically incapable of being able to operate anything more than a loving flip phone, and it seems like the DuraXV has the best reviews and 4G connectivity. I wouldn't mind buying it online and making sure you got the commission. BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 05:56 on Dec 8, 2020 |
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BIG HEADLINE posted:Yeah, also, are there ever any sales for the Kyocera DuraXV Extreme (with camera), or is it such a low volume item that there's no chance? My father - despite my trying to show him how to use his PH-1 multiple times - seems chronically incapable of being able to operate anything more than a loving flip phone, and it seems like the DuraXV has the best reviews and 4G connectivity. The only time I see a discount on a flip phone is if someone has a 3G flip phone, and it’s never the Dura XV. It sadly never , ever goes on sale. Nothing wrong with flip phones, I still love them. There’s a part of me that would love to have my work phone be a DuraXV and holster it up during my shift. Sent you my referral code. Duckman2008 fucked around with this message at 06:15 on Dec 8, 2020 |
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For you Playstation gamers, check out the myVerizon app or log into your account. It looks like they're giving away three free months of PS Plus and PS Now.
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Silly Burrito posted:For you Playstation gamers, check out the myVerizon app or log into your account. It looks like they're giving away three free months of PS Plus and PS Now. If you upgraded a phone on a premium unlimited plan. 1 year if it was new service.
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 15:24 |
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How often do cool new deals pop up like that
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 15:37 |
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Empress Brosephine posted:How often do cool new deals pop up like that The PlayStation promo is super new, so unsure. It goes until Dec 31st if I remember right. Verizon has basically been trying to give out deals like one year of PlayStation, 6 months Apple Music, free Disney+, basically as ways to keep customers on higher plans and from switching away. They’re now doing something with Discovery + as well. Verizon keeps customers, doesn’t have to roll out their own content (which would likely fail), they’re probably getting this stuff at a discount from Disney, PlayStation, etc, and Disney and all get more subscribers. Probably win win. My guess (which is probably obvious), is that whatever their numbers see as getting the best reception they will keep , stuff that doesn’t work goes by the wayside, with the other part being the content providers have to keep wanting to do said deals.
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 15:51 |
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Duckman2008 posted:If you upgraded a phone on a premium unlimited plan. 1 year if it was new service. That may be why then. Best Buy had/has the Note 20 Ultra for $849, and then gave me $300 for my XR. Couldn't really pass that up as no other deals were close on BF.
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 16:34 |
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Duckman2008 posted:The PlayStation promo is super new, so unsure. It goes until Dec 31st if I remember right. Sweet thanks duckman. What's the discovery+ thing?
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 16:37 |
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Is there an easy way to confirm I have a 5g sim card? There aren't any obvious markings on the one my Verizon-sold Pixel 5 came with, and I have never seen it connect to 5g. I'm in Dallas, so I assumed there would at least be pockets of lower band 5g here.
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 16:38 |
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Empress Brosephine posted:Sweet thanks duckman. What's the discovery+ thing? Its the discovery and food network version of Disney + Bandire posted:Is there an easy way to confirm I have a 5g sim card? There aren't any obvious markings on the one my Verizon-sold Pixel 5 came with, and I have never seen it connect to 5g. I'm in Dallas, so I assumed there would at least be pockets of lower band 5g here. Pop the SIM, the 5G cards literally say 5G, so if it doesn’t , get your SIM swapped.
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# ? Dec 10, 2020 21:28 |
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Duckman2008 posted:
I already did, and it just has the little red Verizon V and numbers on it. Great. Thank you. Edit: Yep, confirmed. Support is mailing me a new sim. Thanks again. Bandire fucked around with this message at 22:42 on Dec 10, 2020 |
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So does 5G turn to "5G+" or something when you're within usable range of mmWave?Bandire posted:...it just has the little red Verizon V and numbers on it. Wonderful, this is me, too - so VZW put the wrong SIM in my P5? Yeah, mine very much does not look like this: Would it just be simpler to go to the local non-affiliate B&M to get these switched out? BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 03:17 on Dec 11, 2020 |
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BIG HEADLINE posted:So does 5G turn to "5G+" or something when you're within usable range of mmWave? Indirect dealers tend to charge a fee for a SIM swap. If you have a Corp store near by , go there. Or just have care ship you one. Nationwide (low band) 5G just says “5G,” and mmWave will show “5GUW.” You will def know.
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Duckman2008 posted:Indirect dealers tend to charge a fee for a SIM swap. If you have a Corp store near by , go there. Or just have care ship you one. Yeah, I just have the red "V" with the 20 number string.
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# ? Dec 11, 2020 05:28 |
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Hokay, thanks again for your help, Duckman. I'm pretty sure I did it properly through your referral link. Let me know if you see anything. Converted 5 of my lines to Do More. 1 line to Play more, and 1 line to the $20 base unlimited (iPad, after I swapped the SIM into it), which is now only $10/mo. Net change of $0/mo for the plan, but bill went down $8/mo, so won't complain there. Disney+ bundle activated, which saves me another $13/mo. And my lines should now be eligible for the $10/mo/line discount for auto-pay with my Verizon Visa. Now, my question is, because I am considering doing some fuckery with upgrades (getting my wife a P5 using my upgrade, since I got my Note on hers last year), would it be worth it to request 5G-capable SIMs for the 6 lines that don't already have it, even though none of them are 5G phones? That would make it easier to do SIM swapping if I do that upgrade.
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# ? Dec 11, 2020 16:41 |
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AlexDeGruven posted:Hokay, thanks again for your help, Duckman. Verizon won’t give you a 5G SIM until you have a 5G phone. And I wouldn’t worry about it until then anyway.
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Gotcha. Just wanted to smooth the transition of swapping about with my upgrade, etc.
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# ? Dec 11, 2020 17:25 |
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5G SIM swap took ~10 minutes. Would've taken five but they were "restricted" for some reason and the guy had to call support for provisional access. Hopefully that's the last hiccup for a while. Hey Duckman - question about the Kyocera flip phone - would dropping down to the $35 'kinda unlimited' (not the kids one, obviously) plan on it still give a discount per line? I mean, I know those have very limited internet connectivity, but there's no reason to have it using a smartphone-level unlimited plan. Or is there an even cheaper option which might or might not be cheaper since it wouldn't be an unlimited plan and work into the bundle discount? Also, looking at my SIM status, I now see LTE under Mobile voice network type and NR NSA under Mobile data. I've yet to actually get the phone in a 5GUW zone to test if that's working. BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 01:42 on Dec 12, 2020 |
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BIG HEADLINE posted:5G SIM swap took ~10 minutes. Would've taken five but they were "restricted" for some reason and the guy had to call support for provisional access. For the flip phone: you want to put it on start unlimited. That’s the cheapest plan to put it on other than kids plan, and I’m pretty sure that’s what your referencing to. No cheaper plan, essentially it still counts as a line towards the 3-5 line discounts and so it helps there. Didn’t quite follow your SIM status , what is NR NSA ?
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Duckman2008 posted:Didn’t quite follow your SIM status , what is NR NSA ? This the thing that explained it the least confusingly: https://www.infovista.com/5g-nr-non-standalone Evidently it means New Radio Non-Stand Alone. Whatever that means. It's what it says when I open up the SIM Status sub-screen on the About Phone screen. Also, I was advised that 5G phones should be set to Global band instead of the usual Verizon LTE/CDMA, c/d? Also, I'm trying to order the Kyocera flip phone but I'm not seeing an option to apply the $45 in device dollars it says I have at Checkout. I did enter your referral code through the link before attempting to check out. BIG HEADLINE fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Dec 12, 2020 |
# ? Dec 12, 2020 02:56 |
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About a month ago, I ordered a case for my new iPhone 12 Pro Max. Verizon's two day shipping took over a week, so I bought another one elsewhere and shipped Verizon theirs back. Used the prepaid return label included in the box, included a copy of the invoice with my name, phone number, order number highlighted to make life as easy as possible. It's been probably three weeks since I returned it, but my account still hasn't been credited the cost of the returned item. I dropped off the package at a UPS store, but the tracking number was one of the generic "someone is returning stuff" ones that you can't track individually so I don't have a way to prove that they ever got the return. How screwed am I in terms of getting my back?
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Weird Uncle Dave posted:About a month ago, I ordered a case for my new iPhone 12 Pro Max. Verizon's two day shipping took over a week, so I bought another one elsewhere and shipped Verizon theirs back. Used the prepaid return label included in the box, included a copy of the invoice with my name, phone number, order number highlighted to make life as easy as possible. Call loyalty at (800) 392-0717 and ask for a manual credit. I can’t promise it, but I would expect them to credit you what you paid.
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# ? Dec 13, 2020 16:28 |
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My fiancee upgraded to an iPhone 12 that she got from Apple and activated herself. For some reason her line has a $40 upgrade fee on it and i'm currently in phone tree hell trying to talk to a person and not the digital assitant Edit: supposedly it's going to be credited back to our account Len fucked around with this message at 18:10 on Dec 13, 2020 |
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Len posted:My fiancee upgraded to an iPhone 12 that she got from Apple and activated herself. For some reason her line has a $40 upgrade fee on it and i'm currently in phone tree hell trying to talk to a person and not the digital assitant Yeah, you get charged that regardless of where you buy the phone. And yeah it’s dumb and only to increase profits.
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# ? Dec 13, 2020 21:15 |
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What's a good phone for Verizon right now? I can't do device trade-in - it requires "good condition" but my LG G4 is ancient and the charging port broke years ago.
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# ? Dec 13, 2020 22:10 |
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Duckman2008 posted:Yeah, you get charged that regardless of where you buy the phone. And yeah it’s dumb and only to increase profits. Is that just for apple? I didn't get it on my pixel
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Jackard posted:What's a good phone for Verizon right now? I can't do device trade-in - it requires "good condition" but my LG G4 is ancient and the charging port broke years ago. Pixel 4a 5G covers a lot of bases. If you don't care in the slightest about 5G, just the 4a will work nicely. The 5 has some extra creature comforts, but only you can say if you'd get any value or utility from them.
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