Ringback Tones discontinued !!!!!!!
vzwuser14
Enthusiast - Level 2

I am so sad that this is happening! 2020 is getting worse. I love my ringback tones!

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Gcuesta
Enthusiast - Level 1

Where can we get ringback tones, now?

vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Gcuesta, we understand the importance of making sure you are able to continue to utilize the services you love. Ringback Tones will be discontinued through Verizon as of 10/31. Please review more details here https://vz.to/2Itqt8T. We recommend that you look into some third party options/applications in order to continue to utilize this feature. 

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Lisamarie-
Enthusiast - Level 1

I get that but shouldn’t there be a app that you can purchase a Ringback tone through them 

vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Verizon has discontinued their Ring back tones. You can still get ringtones and notifications from 3rd party apps. I think that's my plan. - Carter

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ALIMAY1
Enthusiast - Level 1

Any idea where I can spend my money to get ringtones?

Ann154
Community Leader
Community Leader

Search the app store for a ringtone application. There are several for Android phones including ones that let you make your own ringtones from the songs you own. 

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

ALIMAY1, making sure you are aware of your options to purchase ringtones is important. Let’s explore your options. What is the Make/Model of your device? Also, are you looking specifically for Ringtones? Or Ringback Tones?

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LV2
Enthusiast - Level 2

I am looking for RingBACK tones, so people will not hear the VZW tone change when I am on a call vs when I am not on a call when they are calling me.

Lisamarie-
Enthusiast - Level 1

Yes I want to know if there is another way of having them bc I have had no luck on the app I have downloaded 

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Wtraynor
Enthusiast - Level 1

this totally terrible. So much for personalizing our own accounts.

vzwuser14
Enthusiast - Level 2

I love answering a phone call and people telling they've enjoyed my ringback tone. Making/receiving calls just got boring. PLEASE BRING IT BACK VERIZON!

Ann154
Community Leader
Community Leader

I despise ringback tones. Thankfully, I haven't had to listen to one when dialing a person in ten years or more. 

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vzwuser14
Enthusiast - Level 2

I dislike your comment, Ann154.

kallegro17
Newbie

So what will callers hear while waiting for someone to answer the phone?

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Ann154
Community Leader
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Ringing just like if you were dialing a landline or any cell phone number that doesn't have a ringback tone. 

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

You have a great concern, kallegro17! You do not have to worry about missing any calls. The caller will hear the regular dial tone, and you will hear the phone ring as normal. Does this clarify your concern? 

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Ann154
Community Leader
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I suspect this is part of the retirement of the 3G EDVO and 1xRTT network. The ringback tones have never been available on phones capable of VoLTE calls or the HD Voice feature. As Verizon Wireless moves fully to VoLTE and a LTE only network, features not compatible with the LTE network will discontinued. 

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Badough
Enthusiast - Level 1

I am very disappointed that the Ringback Tone has been eliminated & I do think that they should have asked for our input before they pulled the plug. Come on Verizon it should be about customer satisfaction first!!

Igu
Enthusiast - Level 1

I agree ... this stinks!  I always customized my ringback tones for the season and people would tell me how much they enjoyed them.

LV2
Enthusiast - Level 2

My original reason for getting the Ringback Tones is because VZW starting having a different ring for callers if you were on a call. They knew you were on a call and could see them calling. I did not want that, so I got Ringback Tones. Everyone just heard a nice melody problem solved. Now what do I do?

vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

LV2,

 

It's a sad time indeed to know that Ringback Tones are no longer available through Verizon. Any comparable applications through third-party sources would be another alternative. Any existing subscriptions and Ringback Tones purchased from the Media Store are automatically removed from all lines on accounts, and you will no longer be charged a subscription fee for this feature. Thank you for your understanding. 

 

RyanC_VZW

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