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i want to switch to verizon but i have no credit?

mizponce
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‎07-22-2015 12:02 PM

i am currently under my mom and want to switch to verizon on my own but i have no credit. how can i go about getting verizon?

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rcschnoor
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‎07-22-2015 12:14 PM

Without a credit history, you will most likely have to give Verizon a security deposit of up to $400/line. The deposit is refunded after 1 year of in full and on time payments.

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sprmankalel
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‎07-22-2015 01:49 PM

You should try to have a credit app run. There used to be a program that didn't require a deposit but VZW could call you during your bill cycle to change your plan higher and/or request an early payment if your usage was expected to be high. It is always worth a shot. Go to the store with your state issued photo ID, SS Card and a proof of address.

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Dustin001
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‎07-23-2015 08:20 PM

Just go Prepaid why lock yourself in a contract? Prepaid service works just as great with much more freedom.

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Snn5
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‎07-23-2015 08:24 PM

Albeit less support and fewer features as a postpaid More Everything plan, but still a good move for someone who yet has credit.  Most of the Prepaid phones aren't bad, and can be reasonably priced given their specs.

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rcschnoor
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‎07-24-2015 04:47 AM

Dustin001 wrote:

Just go Prepaid why lock yourself in a contract? Prepaid service works just as great with much more freedom.

You do not have to sign a 2 yr service contract to go post-paid. You can always go post-paid and STILL be a month to month customer just like pre-paid.

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sprmankalel
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In response to rcschnoor
‎07-24-2015 06:32 PM

You still need to have a credit check to go month to month post-paid.

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rcschnoor
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‎07-27-2015 04:12 AM

sprmankalel wrote:

You still need to have a credit check to go month to month post-paid.

I never said you didn't, simply that you didn't have to sign a 2 yr service contract. In fact, earlier I stated without a credit history(or bad credit) they would most likely have to provide a security deposit.

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sprmankalel
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In response to rcschnoor
‎07-28-2015 02:59 PM

Maybe I was confused trying to sneak in a few quick posts at work. Forgive me?

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MiiHere
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‎07-24-2015 06:40 PM

Is it urgent you have your own plan right now? Another option is to establish credit. Gotta start somewhere. My first credit card was from a national bank; limit $300. I used it regularly and paid it off as soon as it posted. It shouldn't take too long to establish credit; just buy gas on it and pay it off before the end of the month. Just don't go crazy.

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