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12-20-2011, 02:58 PM
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Does anyone know for sure that if I buy a new phone at Best Buy that it will not void my grandfathered unlimited data plan at Verizon?
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12-20-2011, 03:06 PM
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All you need to do is give Verizon a call after you upgrade to the new phone. They can obviously see that you've previously had the unlimited plan, so they'll just add it back on for you.
I upgraded a 9650 to a 9930 like a month ago for my brother. The phone call to Verizon took me about 4 minutes...
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12-20-2011, 03:14 PM
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When i tried at best buy, they told me that i had a pick a new plan. I didnt push the issue, just went to VZW store to get my phone. Didnt want to chance losing my unlimited plan
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12-20-2011, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wazzugrad  When i tried at best buy, they told me that i had a pick a new plan. I didnt push the issue, just went to VZW store to get my phone. Didnt want to chance losing my unlimited plan | I ordered mine through BestBuy.com, and yes, you do need to pick a plan when buying the phone. But after activating it, you can call Verizon and have them switch it back to the unlimited plan.
I hate Best Buy, but a few weeks ago they were selling the 9930 for $100, when it was $200 at Verizon. I tried to get Verizon to match the price, but they wouldn't.
Either way, you're still able to keep the unlimited plan...
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12-20-2011, 03:50 PM
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Thanks guys! I'm very wary of losing this unlimited plan...as you can see.
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12-21-2011, 10:01 AM
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Sounds like the data plan is safe.
But I have an older PHONE (calling?) plan - it has less minutes and is cheaper that is grandfathered. I don't even use the minutes I have (300 or so???). When I tried using the Radio Shack $9.99 option, you could only opt for a more expensive calling plan and was afraid that I'd lose my existing plan. Anyone know about calling plans as opposed to data? (maybe I should start a new thread?)
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12-21-2011, 02:53 PM
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F2, I'd maybe just give Verizon a call quick and ask, but I'm sure you'll be just fine keeping your plan. All you're doing is extending your contract for 2 years when you get a discount on a new phone, so I don't see any reason why they would force you into a new, more expensive plan.
I personally feel asking someone at Verizon (over the phone, not the dumba$$es in stores) questions like these is much better than posting here on CB. Sure, you might get a Verizon rep in here that knows, but are you really willing to trust them?
SuperMario is the only Verizon person I trust around here, but I haven't seen him for a while...
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12-23-2011, 02:09 PM
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Best Buy won't grandfather but if you can find a similar price on amazon, do that instead. Amazon gives you the option of keeping unlimited data when you upgrade your existing line.
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12-23-2011, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Artemis68 Best Buy won't grandfather but if you can find a similar price on amazon, do that instead. Amazon gives you the option of keeping unlimited data when you upgrade your existing line.
Sent from my VZW Thunderbolt. | This is so very wrong. Best Buy actually does grandfather you.
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12-24-2011, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by MissJennell This is so very wrong. Best Buy actually does grandfather you. | I say that based on experience. Go to best buy and try to upgrade your phone. They will either tell you to change your data plan or change you over without telling you.
Everyone else here in this thread. Is saying that you have to call VZW afterwards and have it changed back. Sorry but that is NOT grandfathering on Best Buys part.
For this reason, I do not suggest people upgrade their lines through BB if they want to be careful.
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12-24-2011, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Artemis68 I say that based on experience. Go to best buy and try to upgrade your phone. They will either tell you to change your data plan or change you over without telling you.
Everyone else here in this thread. Is saying that you have to call VZW afterwards and have it changed back. Sorry but that is NOT grandfathering on Best Buys part.
For this reason, I do not suggest people upgrade their lines through BB if they want to be careful.
Sent from my VZW Thunderbolt. | I work at Best Buy. I do grandfathering for unlimited data on a daily basis. I actually did 4 lines just this morning for a customer.
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12-24-2011, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MissJennell I work at Best Buy. I do grandfathering for unlimited data on a daily basis. I actually did 4 lines just this morning for a customer. | You're definitely one of the few. According to people in this thread, you have to call VZW to get unlimited back. BB sales people told me that if I upgraded through them, I'd have to change my data plan to the most current.
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12-25-2011, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Artemis68 You're definitely one of the few. According to people in this thread, you have to call VZW to get unlimited back. BB sales people told me that if I upgraded through them, I'd have to change my data plan to the most current.
Sent from my VZW Thunderbolt. | Well according to someone who works at best buy (me) who does this everyday at work, best buy can grandfather unlimited data.
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12-27-2011, 12:38 AM
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MissJennell:
Can they also grandfather phone/calling plans? I've got an older one that I prefer since it has fewer minutes and lower charges.
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12-27-2011, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by F2 MissJennell:
Can they also grandfather phone/calling plans? I've got an older one that I prefer since it has fewer minutes and lower charges. | We can only if that plan is compatible with the new phone. Our system reads vzw's system so if they said no it'd be a no on our side too.
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