Thinking of switching to an iPhone from Verizon

Okay... so, I see iPhone 4 is coming out in a couple weeks... I can wait 'cuz I am still in the process of making the big decision to get web-access on a phone, etc.
But, my question is, is it better for me to buy iPhone from an Apple store or online and then go with it to AT&T to get my service on it? Or, is it the same or better to go to AT&T directly and just do a bundle there? And, I can't remember... but, it seems that Costco carries the AT&T line of cellular providers, which usually means you get some accessories for free when you sign up.
So, what are the benefits of each of the three options above? Please help!

aksdesign wrote:
Do you suppose the new customer 30-day trial starts when you pre-order the phone, when the phone is shipped, or when you activate it after taking it out of the box?
I don't know. I would assume it would start when the phone is actually delivered. Be aware that if you change your mind, there is generally a 10% restocking fee on returned goods.
Do you need to activate it out of the box or does it come activated?
It needs to be activated.

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HT201529 I bought my iPhone from Verizon and having their service. Does my iphone has a default SIM PIN?

I bought my iPhone from Verizon and having their service. Does my iphone has a default SIM PIN?

The 4G LTE SIM card in your device contains information about your plan, device and more. You can set a SIM PIN so others won’t be able to access that information if your SIM card is removed from your device.
If you remove your SIM card and insert it another device (e.g., when you upgrade to a new device), you’ll be asked for the SIM card PIN. You can find your SIM card PIN in My Verizon if you’ve forgotten it. Or, if you’ve entered your SIM card PIN unsuccessfully 3 times, you’ll need the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) to unlock your SIM card again. After using the PUK, you’ll need to create a new PIN for your SIM card if you want to secure it again.
To locate the SIM PIN / PUK numbers for your 4G LTE SIM card:
Navigate to the Overview page in My Verizon.
Click My PIN and Unblocking Key (PUK) under About My Device.
Your default PIN and PUK will be displayed in a pop-up window.
Click Close when you’re finished to return to the My Verizon Overview page.
You’ve successfully located your SIM PIN and PUK.

HT4528 I just ordered 2 new iPhones from Verizon. Can I purchase Apple Care on them?

I just ordered new iPhones from Verizon. Can I purchase Apple Care on these since I didn't get them directly from Apple?

Yes. See the information here, particularly the "Important Notes":
http://www.apple.com/support/products/iphone.html
Since you haven't yet taken delivery of the iPhones I'm not sure how Apple will handle it.
Regards.

10yr customer switching to AT&T from Verizon for the Nokia 900 Lumia

So I've been with Verizon for almost 10 years. That's about $20,000 to $30,000 I've given them. I know that's nothing to a massive company, but I also know that it's not peanuts either. I have been very happy with Verizon during those years (though I have gotten sick of every single other company always having nicer, better, cooler phones). But their service has been good, as well as the customer service. However, I have gotten to a point where I don't like the android phones at all, and don't really like iphones either. I've been sitting on an old HTC TP2 and now am out of contract. I was hoping Verizon would get the 900 Lumia, but it has now been announced as AT&T only. Why does Verizon always have to be the last company to get any sort of innovative phones?
I am about 90% sure I will be switching to AT&T. I don't like the way Verizon clings to their droids, how their salespeople only push one or two devices, and I don't like how they handled their iphone introduction (instead of innovating, they just jumped on the bandwagon a few years too late).
I know that the people interested in Windows Phones are a small minority, but if we can get this thing to trend it might get someone's attention. At worst, make them consider bringing in some new phones. I don't want the dumbed-down 700 series Nokia phone.
Anyone else considering a switch to AT&T?

They did it once already.
On 12.01.2012 20:36, jcb193 wrote:
RE: 10YR CUSTOMER
SWITCHING TO AT||AMP||T FROM VERIZON FOR THE NOKIA 900 LUMIA
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HT4993 When you switch to an iPhone from an old phone can you transfer your voicemail message?

I want to switch to an new iPhone but I don't want to lose my recorded voicemail message. Is this possible to transfer?

If Sprint's system works the same as Verizon's, your old voicemail account is deleted when you switch to an iPhone. That includes any saved voicemails. You may be able to send them, from within the voicemail system, to someone else. Verizon also works with another vendor which will archive your messages for you. Check with Sprint to see if they do something similar.

HT201269 If I buy a iPhone from verizon can i still use the Genius bar. Can my wife still go to group classes a Apple

I am thinking about buying my wife a IPHONE 5C , She has a IPAD . My question is I have always bought from Apple Store before this. I am with Verizon for other phones and Hotspot. It seems like I come out ahead by buying from Verizon as far as minimum GB
I would still like to use Genius Bar and group sessions at Apple store . Can a person do this if you buy from Verison ?
THANKS

If you haven't purchased your iPhone then yes, you can. Be sure to mention that you want AppleCare+. If they don't know anything about it, leave the store and order through Apple's website. Some of those VZW salespeople are anything but geniuses...
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If i buy iPhone from verizon can i still purchase apple care

If I buy my phone from verizon can I still purchase apple care plan from apple?

You sound really certain about this -- but Apple's current info page for AppleCare+ says "AppleCare+ must be purchased together with new covered equipment." (bottom of this page: http://www.apple.com/support/products/iphone.html )
And AppleCare isn't one of the "accessories" Verizon seems to let you order with the phone. So wouldn't this mean it's impossible to order it from Verizon and get AppleCare?

Is there a way to disable switching off the iPhone from the lock screen?

The reason i ask this is , if you are able to switch a phone off from a locked screen , it defeats the purpose of using the I cloud to track your stolen phone. Atleast if switching off is passcode protected, then you have time to track the phone, erase content etc till the battery runs out.

No sorry

What do I need to do to switch an iPhone from Verizon to T-mobile?

I am currently on Tmobile and I found two different iPhone 4 for sale that are both on Verizon. I have the serial numbers, MEID, and they are both using 7.0.3 software.
My question is what do I need to do to switch over? Do I need to unlock/jailbreak the phone? If so, how do I do that. If not, what else can I do?
Thanks in advance for your help!

The original owners of those Verizon, would need to contact Verizon to have it unlocked.
I believe if you live in the U.S. they will only unlock it for international use.
Best to find a phone on Tmobile.

Order Iphone from Verizon's website @ 3am or Apple's website @ 3am?

Now today i got an email from Apple saying existing Verizon customers can pre-order the iPhone on the Apple website @ 3am also????? so which is better to order from? Which will sell out quicker? And when we order from Apple's website will it be the same pricing and upgrading procedure? Confused now.

daisylillydad wrote:
so when you go on their site you just put in your Verizon acct. # and they verify everything? Just seems weird ordering from your My Verizon account on the Apple website. And then everything is still billed through your Verizon acct. right? You don't have to pay Apple separately do you?
they do the same thing for att

Can I use an iPhone from Verizon with a canceled contract on another Verizon line?

My mother recently canceled her with Verizon Wireless because she wanted to be on our family share plan. My older brother decided that he wanted to get his own contract and left the line for her to take. She doesn't like the phone that he had and she has a brand new iphone that she got when she opened her contract. She still had a year to go but decided to pay the early termination fee. She still hasn't payed yet because she is waiting for the bill to make the last payment including the ETF. The service on the phone no longer work and she was wondering if she can connect that phone with that existing line on the family share plan. I also want to know if this has happened to you. I went with her when she went to canceled the contract, the lady that helped us was being so nice to the people before because they just got new phones/contracts. When my mom told her that she wanted to cancel the contract she started being so rude like we were asking her to give us something for free. With the previous customers she was being all smiles but with us she was like whatever. She barely answer some question that my mom had and when she did, she answer with an attitude. She was the same person that helped when my dad, my brothers and me went to get new phone and she was being so nice. I couldn't believe she was being so rude. That was the worst customer service I have in Verizon. Its like they love you when you decide to get into a new contract but the minute you decide to cancel one its like you are beneath or that they could care less about what you want. Has this happened to any of you? Thank for your answer I really appreciate it.

AFTER she pays her bill in full, the device should be usable.

Switching to an iPhone from a LG Enlighten

My phone (LG Enlighten) has been messing up here and there, and I've been wanting an iPhone anyways. However the upgrade is not due until next year. My boyfriend has a iPhone 4s under Sprint or AT&T, one of the two, and he is getting a new one soon. Without upgrading anything, would I be able to switch phones?

You should be able to. Just make sure that your paperwork and plan on their screen still shows the plan as how you have it now. Don't leave the store without it correct.
You can also activate the phone through your MyVerizon account online without needing to go to the store.
One additional word of warning, if you have any saved voicemails they will be deleted when you activate the iPhone. The iPhone uses a different voicemail system and you will need to set it up again.

HT4910 I have an Iphone from Verizon, and my I cloud will no longer back up.

Why won't my I Phone back up any more?

Hi...
I see iPhone 3G in your profile.
If that is correct, an iPhone 3G can only be updaed to version 4.2.1.
"iCloud requires iOS 5 on iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd and 4th generation), iPad, or iPad 2; a Mac computer with OS X Lion; or a PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7 (Outlook 2007 or 2010 or an up-to-date browser is required for accessing email, contacts, and calendars). Some features require a Wi-Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices."
From here > http://www.apple.com/icloud/
To backup your iPhone connect it to a computer, then launch iTunes > iOS: How to back up
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HT1414 how can i resolve this issue trying to restore my verizon iPhone 5 aster its get done it said sim card from another carrier and its certified iPhone from verizon

how can i work whit this may need new apple id?

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How do I purchase multiple iphones from Apple store

I wish to purchase, online, 4 iPhones for myself and family next week. I do not currently have service with ATT. On Apple's site, I am able to select the appropriate family ATT plan, and I can give them ONE existing phone number which I want to transfer from my existing Verizon account, to ATT. There is no way however, to input the telephone numbers of the other 3 phones which I wish to transfer. I was told, by Apple, to individually add the 3 other phones, to my new account, to complete the transaction, online. When I do this, it acknowledges that I wish to add 3 lines, but there is no way to indicate that these phones are being transferred, from Verizon, nor do they ask for the phone numbers. I do not want to get to the store on 12/26 to find out that the paperwork has not been completed. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who has transferred multiple lines to ATT, from Apple's site, and gone to the store to pick up multiple iPhones at one time. Am I doing this correctly?

The actual activation for an iPhone 3G is done at the store when the iPhone is purchased - at an Apple store, at an AT&T store, at a Best Buy store, and soon to be at a Walmart store.
You can get credit approval in advance from AT&T that is good for 30 days I believe. A credit approval number is provided by AT&T to provide the store at the time of purchase. When I switched to AT&T from Verizon before the original iPhone was released, I did everything online and the entire process took minutes. Even if you don't get credit approval from AT&T in advance, as long as you have good credit standing, you shouldn't have any problems with the paperwork at an Apple store as part of the activation process.
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