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    Carrier Verizon is Despicable

    I confirmed with them twice that I would be able to preorder the new iPhone's, and they would honor the traditional upgrade pricing. I wake up today and only find two options, either device pmt plan or pay full retail. I call in and they tell me, "we have moved away from the 2 year contracts...
  2. S

    Carrier iPhone 7/7+ Verizon Pre-Order Thread

    I didn't see an existing thread for the Verizon iPhone 7 pre-orders so this will be the official thread for posting order times, iPhone type, tracking, etc. FedEx Shipment Release Form You can use the below form to pre-sign for delivery of your new iPhone through FedEx. **Note: This is not a...
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    Carrier Verizon phone transfer question - iPhone 7

    I am eligible for an upgrade and interested in getting the iPhone 7..however I still want to get the iPhone 8 (or whatever the name) next year. Would it be possible to buy the iPhone 7 now (with 2-year contract) and then transfer it next year to someone else on my phone plan (due for an upgrade)...
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    Carrier Simple Verizon Question :)

    Hi Guys, I have an iPhone 6s Plus with Verizon with 24-month installment agreement. I would like to upgrade to iPhone 7 plus. I was going to pay off the 6s plus (around 380/400$), sell it and get the new 7 in installments Checking the apple website, it looks like the only option there is for...
  5. carjakester

    Carrier 50% Payoff For Verizon Upgrade

    Right now I am at 45% paid off for my 6s and need 1 more payment to be eligible to upgrade. Is there a way to pay that before pre-ordering tonight?
  6. Apple2zcore

    Carrier Verizon Preorder Advice

    Hello Everyone- I am doing a pre-order for the first time through Verizon, in years past I have gone through Apple. I will be ordering my apple watch through apple this year but I want to order my 7+ through Verizon b/c of the upgrade program and I have a gift card for Verizon. To the point...
  7. MisterTree

    Carrier Upgrade Yearly. Leaving Sprint. Company Paid. Where To Go?

    I am done with Sprint. My company pays my monthly bill regardless of carrier. I prefer to keep everything under this bill instead of the Apple program. It is vital that I have good coverage and the latest iPhone. Not just where I live, but where I travel. Verizon appears to be my best bet. I...
  8. Chilltravelers

    Signal & Bandwidth Degradation Verizon

    no help from Verizon, I have two iPad Pro 9.7s running 9.3.5. On start, they have 5 bars and >35k Mbs download. Engage Safari or any other internet call and the signal drops to 1bar and ~0.5 Mbs. Turn airplane mode on and off and the bars and speed come back until I engage the Internet in any...
  9. willmtaylor

    Carrier Verizon Ad Strikes Back at Sprint's Claims

    Jamie Foxx comparing Verizon's LTE coverage to Sprint's in a response to Sprint's latest ad campaign.
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    HELP IMMEDIATELY!!!!!! 2 Questions about Capabilities and unlocking on the Straight Talk iPhone 5S

    Hi, I have two questions, Do any of you own or know about the Straight Talk iPhone 5S being Verizon capable or if they have easy unlocking or is it unlocked out of the box??? So here is the story, I just saw a good deal at Walmart for a Straight Talk iPhone 5S for 149.99 and have been looking...
  11. macduke

    Which iPhone for Grandparents and shipping times?

    Has anyone recently received an iPhone SE in the U.S. who can tell me the current shipping times? And would an iPhone SE or 6s be best for older people? I'm thinking about buying an iPhone SE for my grandparents. But I just wonder if the display is too small compared to using the 6s in zoom...
  12. willmtaylor

    Carrier Verizon Trade-In Offer?

    My mom ruined her iPhone 6 with water on a walk in the rain. It shorted out for a bit but then started up again without issue. Now there's staining/streaking on the LCD under the glass, but the phone works well otherwise. I've got her a 6(S) now, and Verizon estimated that they would pay $140...
  13. JulesJam

    Carrier Verizon Apple UDP Glitch - are you getting refunds?

    Last month I got a credit for an activation fee for a line I opened during the Apple UDP glitch in fall 2014 and then the other day I got mailed a check by Verizon for more activation fee refunds. The activation fee back then was $35 and with taxes/fees the refunded amount comes to about $40...
  14. psionicsin

    Carrier Would TMo/AT&T "SE" work on Verizon Network?

    Hey guys! My brother and I wanted to buy my mom a new iPhone for her birthday which is next week. But we want to give it to her today, on Mothers Day. She has Verizon, however it seems that the Verizon SE 16GB in Space Black is out of stock. Would another carrier's phone (T-Mobile/AT&T) work...
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    iPhone App store displaying weird on iOS 6.1.4 Verizon iPhone 5 (iPhone 5,2)

    The app icons don't display next to the app names when i go view them in the store and the bottom row of icons is messed up, going in the order Featured>Search>Updates>Categories>Top 25. I don't have the phone out right now so i can't post any screenshots. iOS on the phone is clean and it has...
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    from Android to iPhone w/Verizon UDP

    Hi, everyone. I have a Samsung S5 on Verizon with Unlimited Data. I use FoxFi for tethering. I'm thinking of switching to an iPhone (paying retail for an SE so I can keep UDP). Does anyone know if I can use the hotspot on the iPhone to continue tethering for free? Or will I suddenly have to...
  17. willmtaylor

    Carrier How to Get Verizon Upgrade Fee Waived

    I wanted to let everyone know that getting the ridiculous $40 "Upgrade Fee" waived is still possible, no matter what a CSR tells you. The wife and I are still eligible for 2-year contract pricing, which means we are subject to Verizon's ludicrous charge. I chatted with 1 online CSR who...
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    Verizon upgrading UDP with subsidized TDP phone

    I've been searching for days, but since Verizon changed the rules for UDP in November, and since the sales rep said I could loose UDP, need some help on getting a new phone on my UDP line. Line 1: UDP, Galaxy Note 4, upgrade is available, not on contract Line 2: UDP, iPhone 4s with bad...
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    Trade iPhone at Apple Store while on contract?

    So I have an iPhone 6s that has issues that I didn't cause and I need it replaced, but the problem is I'm still paying for it monthly on Verizon's two year contract. Can they still replace it for a new one at the Apple Store? Or even fix it? And if so how much would it cost? I need to know...
  20. NorthCountry Rambler

    iPhone Verizon wifi calling now offered on ios 9.3?

    I am most anxious to be able to get wifi calling (no cell service at home / Adirondacks). On new beta version of IOS 9.3, I do not see "wifi calling" in settings where I would expect it to be: settings >phone > wifi calling. Both Verizon and Apple help desks had no answer. Any help??