Switching Phones.. And Apps..

Lets say my phone was damaged and I had another Verizon phone that I could use temporarily. Could I activate it online , use it, and would it change my 2 free every date or would stay the same? Also would I have to eventually switch back to my original phone or could I use the replacement phone for the length of the contract..What are the exact rules that govern this type of behavior? I have been a Virgin Mobile customer for as long as I have been with Verizon 6+ years and I like the ability to switch phones when I WANT to without penalty as long as am willing to incur the cost of the phone....
Also..any hopes of ever getting any more apps (besides Droid/blackberry)...especially of the free variety on verizon..I have the same apps on my current Virgin Phone and you would think that Verizon would be a step above, and I really dont need a smartphone.

fonejuggler wrote:
Lets say my phone was damaged and I had another Verizon phone that I could use temporarily. Could I activate it online , use it, and would it change my 2 free every date or would stay the same? Yes, you can activate another Verizon phone online by clicking the link on your MyVerizon page and filling in the required information. You can also turn off your old phone, and just dial *228 from the phone you want to activate; you'll need the billing passcode or other information to verify account ownership. It will NOT affect your New Every 2 disocunt or contract length--that only applies to keeping the line of service active. You can have any (Verizon) phone you want active on the line. Also would I have to eventually switch back to my original phone or could I use the replacement phone for the length of the contract.. You can use the replacement phone as long as you choose--as I said it doesn't matter what phone is active on the line, as long as the line remains in service for the length of the contract.
What are the exact rules that govern this type of behavior? I have been a Virgin Mobile customer for as long as I have been with Verizon 6+ years and I like the ability to switch phones when I WANT to without penalty as long as am willing to incur the cost of the phone....
Also..any hopes of ever getting any more apps (besides Droid/blackberry)...especially of the free variety on verizon..I have the same apps on my current Virgin Phone and you would think that Verizon would be a step above, and I really dont need a smartphone. Can't help you there....perhaps someone else with more information can jump in...
HTT, post back if you have more questions.

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