Won't activate

[akfischer82]

Got my phone, charged it up and went to activate it but it says they can't activate it.  Anyone know why that might be?

[Ann154]

How are you trying to activate it?

Can you try using your MyVerizon account to activate it online? You might need to add features like a data plan and accept them before the phone can be activated.

[akfischer82]

I tried doing the *228 on the phone and it said it can't be activated.  It also won't let me activate online.  I do have a data plan.

[Ann154]

The old phone turned off? Perhaps with the battery removed?

Was this a new phone recently purchased from Verizon?

Or used from a third party individual?

[akfischer82]

I purchased the new phone and the plan through a program at my work.  I'm a new customer so no old phone to turn off. 

[Ann154]

Can you call customer service from another phone? 1-800-922-0204

Are you porting in your phone number from another carrier?

[akfischer82]

I'll probably have to call CS.  Just waiting for the kids to go to bed in the next hour so it's not so noisy.

It's a new number.

[LatachaM_VZW]

Hello akfischer82,

I would like to thank the community members for your great responses. Akfischer82 I wanted to see was your phone activated. If you still need assistance, please let me know.

Thanks,

LatachaM_VZW

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