use any verizon phone for prepaid

[heavenearth21]

i wanted to know can i use any verizon phone for prepaid i read at this link http://yourguide.vzw.com/article/prepaid-plans-bring-your-own-device-verizon/#

that if i have an unused verizon smartphone or basic i can activated it and use it with prepaid is this true ? and does it apply as well to any smartphone or basic i can buy online and at a verizon store or must i buy a prepaid phone to do it

[heavenearth21]

also can i use any 3g smartphone like  BlackBerry® Bold™ 9930 the plan i want is 60 dollars a month

[vzw_customer_support]

Hello and happy Sunday heavenearthlove1,

I'm so happy to see that you want to enjoy all that our network has to offer with the comfort of prepaid service. The BB Bold is one of my favorite smartphones of all time. Since it is a 3G device, it can be activated on prepaid service. For additional assistance on how to activate it, our prepaid dept can be reached at 888-294-6804.

Thank you...

ArnettH_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

[KarenGS]

Hi ArnettH_VZW,

I have the same question as heavenearthlove1, I went to the link for choosing prepaid smart phones to go with your prepaid plan, and chose the link for having had my own phone, but (unless there is something wrong with it, or my computer) does not take one to a complete list of smartphones (old or new) that one can purchase to use on the Verizon prepaid smartphone plan.  There are only 2 phones listed to purchase. If you use the link to activate a phone you already have, you need to have the phone already! 

  I, like many others, would like a greater choice of a decent smartphone for a reasonable price.  And, unfortunately, paying full price is not reasonable.

So, is there a complete list of smartphones, somewhere, that let one see what smartphones can be used on the Verizon prepaid smartphone plan?

Thank you, KarenGS.

[vzw_customer_support]

     Thanks for reaching out to us KarenGS! I'm glad to see that you are interested in the latest and greatest in our prepaid technology. We are working around the clock to expand our device selection for our prepaid customers. May I ask is there a particular phone that you are interested in getting? If so then please advise as I can check for you. Keep in mind that 3G devices are currently eligible for prepaid voice service. 4G devices are not yet compatible at this time. Once you have provided the device then I can triple check for you.

Thank you...

ArnettH_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

[KarenGS]

Thank you very much Arnett, But my problem has been solved. I was able to

get a smartphone I was interested in and use it with a plan upgrade that is

not much more that what I was paying for my basic plan! Can't remember the

name of the customer service person who helped me, but he was great!

Thanks so much for your reply.

Karen Soper

[BrittT]

Hey there,

I have a very similar question and was happy to find this thread.  It seems you mentioned 4G phones would not work for Verizon prepaid.  Can you confirm whether or not a Droid 4 would work?

Thanks

[Ann154]

BrittT wrote:

Hey there,

I have a very similar question and was happy to find this thread.  It seems you mentioned 4G phones would not work for Verizon prepaid.  Can you confirm whether or not a Droid 4 would work?

Thanks

The DROID 4 is a 4G LTE smartphone and isn't compatible with the current prepaid smartphone plans.

[LisaLS]

I have heard it's possible to use a Samsung Galaxy S3 with the prepaid plan as long as the LTE/4G is switched off...is this true?  I am really unimpressed with your selection of phones for the prepaid plan and the fact that they are way overpriced at that. I have access to a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 and I really like it. Would love to be able to use your prepaid plan with it.

[ttipgem]

No.  You cannot use any 4G phone on Verizon prepaid.

[Smooth357]

When will 4g smartphones be available?

[Ann154]

Smooth357 wrote:

When will 4g smartphones be available?

I doubt it won't happen until they have switched to VoLTE for their voice services and have started refarming the 1xRTT and 3G spectrum.

[rheiges]

Ann, Verizon is advertising ALLSET 4G LTE availability:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid/4g-smartphone-plans/

What we do not know are any undocumented restrictions currently attached to the plan.  Just today I was turned down on bringing my Moto Droid Bionic to ALLSET.  This plan may be so new that tech hasn't caught up to marketing -- but it certainly is a way to frustrate long term VZW subscribers, promising something they have been looking for but not being able to deliver.

[Ann154]

Yes, 4G LTE was added on July 17th of 2014. This was 10 days after I wrote that post. The information was my best guess as a customer as THAT time. No more no less.

[#15]

rheiges wrote:

Ann, Verizon is advertising ALLSET 4G LTE availability:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid/4g-smartphone-plans/

What we do not know are any undocumented restrictions currently attached to the plan.  Just today I was turned down on bringing my Moto Droid Bionic to ALLSET.  This plan may be so new that tech hasn't caught up to marketing -- but it certainly is a way to frustrate long term VZW subscribers, promising something they have been looking for but not being able to deliver.

Did it ever occur to you that maybe there is an issue with your phone? Did you buy it used off of ebay? Maybe it was reported stolen. No one is trying to force you to by a new phone. And if you really think that is the case then go with another carrier. Simple.

[rheiges]

mrhelpe" wrote: "Did it ever occur to you that maybe there is an issue with your phone?"

That is a rather condescending and (IMHO) unnecessary response.  Of course I know there is a problem with my phone and I was trying to find out what it is.  Absent a VZW response, the best way I knew to do that is to find out if others have experienced the same problem.  I have been a multi-line, multi-account VZW voice and data customer for 11 years so I did not need for anyone to tell me how great the company is and if I don't like it I should go somewhere else.  Perhaps you can explain to me why there would be an issue with the prepaid plan but no problem putting it on an expensive "More Everything" plan with fixed data?

[vzw_customer_support]

I apologize for the delay in reply rheiges. We know it's important to have reliable service with your Prepaid service and we can definitely point you in the right direction to get to the bottom of this. Please contact our Prepaid team at 888-294-6804 for assistance.

AdaS_VZW
Follow us on Twitter at @VZWSupport 

[caiti_cat]

Can I use an iPhone 4 with verizon prepaid even if its not a prepaid phone? Like if I bought it off eBay and it was orignially a contract phone would I still be able to activate it or does it have to specifically be a prepaid phone?

[#19]

caiti_cat wrote:

Can I use an iPhone 4 with verizon prepaid even if its not a prepaid phone? Like if I bought it off eBay and it was orignially a contract phone would I still be able to activate it or does it have to specifically be a prepaid phone?

Yes you can use ANY Verizon branded phone on prepaid. As log as it's got a clean ESN / IMEI / MEID( in other words not reported lost or stolen to tied to an account that still owes money )then you're good to go.

[B33]

Here is the List of 4G Prepaid phones you can use, Follow the Link Below.. Pleas.! b

4G Smartphone Plans | Verizon Wireless -Verizon Wireless

[#21]

B33 wrote:

Here is the List of 4G Prepaid phones you can use, Follow the Link Below.. Pleas.! b

4G Smartphone Plans | Verizon Wireless -Verizon Wireless

That is incorrect you can use ANY 4G phone on pre-paid.