3g to 4g grandfathered unlimited data
volgirl4
Enthusiast - Level 2

Is it still possible to purchase a 4g phone for full price either through verizon or on ebay and switch my 3g phone to the new 4g phone and still keep my unlimited data?  Also, how would I get a sim card for the new 4g phone?

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Re: 3g to 4g grandfathered unlimited data
ashtontr
Specialist - Level 1

Yes. To acquire a new SIM card you will need to purchase it from your nearest vzw store. You can keep your unlimited data as long as you don't sign a new 2 year contract.

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tikibar1
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Ashton Roesbery wrote:

To acquire a new SIM card you will need to purchase it from your nearest vzw store.

When did Corporate Verizon stores start charging for SIM cards (they've always been free)?

Re: 3g to 4g grandfathered unlimited data
ashtontr
Specialist - Level 1

They only provide them for free to people who have gotten the phone from Direct stores. Or so I thought. I didn't want to provide any false hope by saying they were free. I'd say go with about 20$, and if they're free, you just saved money, but if not, you're prepared already. I'm not sure the exact price, but I don't think you can walk in and say "I want a 4g SIM card", and they'll just hand one over no questions asked.

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Ann154
Community Leader
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I know that last year I got a SIM card from a corporate store for free. I have the receipt to prove it too.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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tikibar1
Community Leader
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I know from a chat with Customer Service a month or so ago that a new SIM card would be free, but if ordered through CS (as opposed to getting it in a store) they'd charge shipping (but the card was free).

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ashtontr
Specialist - Level 1

Oh then there you go. I learned something Smiley Happy. Thanks for the info. Easy peasy. That seems almost too easy though .

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