Mobile Plans (Archive)
Denying the use of a DROID (verizon branded) for pay as you go
I'd like to know WHY Verizon will not allow the use of a Droid as a phone under their "pay as you go" plan ? I own one and tried to have my cell service transferred to replace the Samsung phone I purchased and was told that there are only 3 smart phones that are allowed to do so under my current plan. If I wanted to…
ipad mini Verizon tethering with $20 prepaid data plan
I'm going to buy an iPad min Verizon and use the $20/month (for 1gb) PREPAID data plan, I also want use the tethering function to share this data with my laptop . Can anybody here confirm if it works? I called Verizon and they said the tethering (personal hot spot) function is only available if you pay the $30 (for 2gb) or…
Can I use a SmartPhone on a pay as you go prepaid plan?
I currently use a very basic LG Accolade phone on a daily access pay as you go Prepaid plan ($0.25 per minute for voice / $0.20 per text message). The plan is perfect for me, but I'd like to switch to a smartphone so that I could access the Internet via WiFi when I am at home or at work. In other words, I would only use…
I was billed and charged but I'm not a customer... please help
I was charged for a wireless pre paid account with the following details on my bank statement: 01/25/2013 POS Debit - Visa Check Card 7262 - VZWRLSS*PREPAID PY 888-294-6804 CA $53.55- The issue is that I'm not a customer nor have any Verizon phones at all.How do I stop this from happening in the future?
Does anybody know how to add $$ to somebody else's PrePaid account
Trying to add money to a friend's pre-paid account. It use to be easy on the Verizon site, now it is the equivalent of sitting through a 3 hour lecture that you leave feeling like the life has been sucked out of you. I am trying to give money (revenue) to Verizon for someone's account. I don't need to know their PIN, or…
Help!!!
So, I have the unlimited texting pre-paid plan, and I have 19.04 on my account, and I do not have the money to add another $15 to my account. Is there any way to only add $1 to the account to pay toward my plan?
VERY FRUSTRATED: cannot create an account
I just changed my account from a monthly service to the 100/year for X number of minutes. My old profile apparently was deleted, so I can't access my account any more. When I try to set up a new profile, I"m prompted for my account security code. I don't have it. I tried chat, and they told me to call support. I called…
prepaid usage
why only dialed calls show up under usage with prepad?
2 different answers from verizon
I contacted verizon on the chat online Tuesday about a LG voyager that I was about to purchus. I asked if it could be put on my pre-paid as the $10 message bundle and I have the transit sent to my email that said yes it could. After I purches the phone and try to change my device it wouldn't allow me too so when I called…
Can I give a friend my old Verizon phone to use for a prepay plan?
I would like to allow my old phone from my regular monthly billing contract to be used for something. It seems a waste not using it. My friend wants to get a prepaid phone. I am wondering if I could give him one of my old phones to use, before he goes out and buys a tracphone, or a virgin Mobil phone.
How do I refill an old prepaid phone
I have a prepaid phone that was bought back in May 2012 while my girlfriend was visiting from Europe for her to use. We used it for one month and she returned home. She will be coming back next month - What steps do I have to do to turn the phone back on? Would getting a new $50 unlimited phone be easier?
LG Extrovert prepaid
I recently bought this phone for my boyfriend, and now he is saying it is calling his ex every half hour or so on it's own. I can't figure out why or how to stop it. So far he hates this phone and I just got him to switch to Verizon please help ASAP
How To Get $10 Free Airtime?
Ok, I bought a basic prepaid phone and it says that the phone comes with $10 free airtime which activates when I call a number. I've tried calling the number, but there is no option given to activate my free time. Verizon's customer service is so bad, that I can't even get in touch with an actual human to help me figure…
I need to change my plan to the $20 texting plan, but the only option is the $50 everything plan. Is the $20 texting plan non existent now or something?
I first put $20 on my account to do just texting because that's all I can afford, but I can't find anywhere to change it from the $50 to the $20 texting plan, but then I said screw it and put another $30 on my account, but then I got a text which lowered my money to 49.81, which means I can't even do the $50 without…
Death of a line holder
I had a line for my father (a senior), and he passed away. I had used the line for an early upgrade over a year ago. I now want to change the line from a post paid to a prepaid pay as you go line for my mother (same number, and she uses barely 20 minutes a month). I know that VZW policy is to be able to terminate the line…
can i use my old phone with verizon prepaid plans
I bought a prepaid gophone from AT&T some months ago. But now I want to test how good Verizon's coverage is. Can I use this old phone I bought from AT&T's website (a Pantech Link) with Verizon's pay as you go plan? Or do I have to buy a phone from Verizon? Thanks, Timothy
Mobile Web and Media problems!
If you are reading this than go ahead and answer it please! My plan involves mobile web and media messaging... I cannot recieve or send media messages such as pictures, sounds or anything. Nor can i go on the web!!! I pay $50 for UNLIMITED talk, text, and web and multimedia messaging but i cannot do all these things!!!~~~…
How to find out my verizon account number and pass code?
Recently I tried to port one Verizon prepaid cellphone number to another carrier. During the porting the carrier asked me to provide the Verizon account number and pass code. How can I get this info? Thanks.
Is the "Huawei Mercury Ice" accepted as a prepaid phone? Model M886
Hello! I'm hoping to hear the words yes! This is a prepaid phone from a carrier that has no signal where I live. I use WiFi calling and texting apps to talk on the phone while I'm home. I really dislike the company and customer support but I love the phone (plus I paid $150.00 for it). I hope I can switch to Verizon…
LG Cosmos Touch work with Prepaid?
I have a month-to-month (no longer on contract) plan with a LG cosmos phone. Can I change to a prepaid plan without buying a new phone? <Branched to a new discussion for more exposure.> Message was edited by: Verizon Moderator
backup assistant error on samsung illusion prepaid
I am having problems getting my backup assistant to work i had my prepay phone shut off cause i didnt have the money now it wont let me backup my address book and i even lost contacts can anyone help me.thanks
Moving from family plan to prepaid
My son is currently on our family plan. He's considering moving to his own plan, but for his usage, the $50 prepaid, unlimited calls, text and data for his Env3 looks like the best fit. Can he use the Env3 for this plan? And can he keep his number? He also has an older Samsung Sway, still in good shape that he would not…
LG ENV 11000 on pre-paid?
can LG enV Touch VX11000 No Contract 3G QWERTY MP3 Camera Cell Phone Verizon be prepaid??
I wish website would show MB left in prepaid data plan
Currently I have to call in (on the phone), go through the voice prompts, then talk to a live Verizon rep just to get an update. The website only shows minutes, which is irrelevant for a data plan (for my iPad). Can this ever be added to customers login account?
Can I use my own iPhone for the $50 Unlimited Prepaid plan?
My friend is giving me his iPhone he previously used with Verizon. I would like to know if I can use that phone with the $50 Unlimited talk, text & data prepaid plan offered? Because when I try to buy the plan online, it tells me that I have to buy a device from them. Thanks!
Just bought this phone, Unlimited texting didn't work??
I bought a Samsung Illusion last night for $100 bucks. I also bought a $20 unlimited texting card to go with it. Got home. Activated it. Entered my card number in. (as you have to give a payment to active) and was done. Found out soon after that im getting calls, and that i don't have unlimited texting. It just entered it…
Prepaid plan with existing phone?
I am interested in getting the Verizon prepaid plan but I noticed that their selection of phones is very limited. If I were to buy an iPhone or such at retail would I be able to use that with the prepaid plan?
What phones can be put on the prepaid plan?
I am trying to figure out what phones can be put on the verizon prepaid plan.
After Nine free calling?
If I have a prepaid phone, do I still get free calls after nine? And does anyone know if Page Plus is a Verizon Company?
Why don't Verizon treat ALL customers as Equals?
I am going to switch my whole families carrier for christmas. I want to know why prepay customers dont have the ability to View ALL OF THE DETAILS ON OUR USAGE SUMMARY? I WANT TO KNOW WHO I WAS TALKING TO NOT JUST THE DATE AND TIME. WE AS CUSTOMERS ARE THE REASON YOU HAVE A JOB! WITH OUT US YOU ARE THE NEXT SPRINT! CANT…