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Have a phone you love? Get up to $500 when you switch and bring your phone.
Have a phone you love? Get up to $500 when you switch and bring your phone.
- Up to $500 via Verizon e-gift card (sent w/in 8 wks). Port-in & activation of 4G LTE/5G phone on select Unlimited plans req’d. Line must remain active for 45 days. $500 charge back if service cancelled w/in 12 mos or eligibility req's are no longer met. See vzw.com/bring-your-own-device for details.
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i cant make or receive calls or texts. already paid plan. why cant i use my phone
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i just got an lg cosmos 3 and i ported my old number. but i cant make or receive calls. i cant send or receive texts either. i dont understand why.
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Did you dial *228 and choose option 1 for programing?
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It can take up to a few days for ports to complete and all functions become available with your new service. Is your old phone turned off? (You can remove the battery to be sure it is completely off and disconnected from the old carrier.)
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