Buying iPhone on plan for use on another carrier

[imokruok]

Hi there,

I am currently a long-time Verizon subscriber, and I use Samsung devices that I buy off plan, so I'm able to buy phones on-plan with my family lines. I have a work account with Fi, and I'd like to get an iPhone for that, but I can't purchase an iPhone on-plan with Fi.

So, my question is, can I buy an iPhone on-plan at Verizon and move it to my Fi account? If I recall, I would have to wait 60 days to transfer it, for starters. But also, since there is the whole eSIM thing, when I get the iPhone and turn it on, is it going to take over my Verizon line that I purchased it on?

If anyone has any advice or tips on how best to do this, I'd appreciate it. Thank you!

Joe

[vzw_customer_support · Accepted solution]

imokruok, thank you for all of the details that you have shared. If a device is purchased using a line on your account, it would assume that line if the device is activated. Devices unlock 60 days after activation, so the device would need to be activated. We will send you a Private Note so that we can gather some additional specific details from you about your account. 

-Andi