Unlimited data w/ iphone 5?

hi all, i'm sure were in the same boat here, trying to find a way to get unlimited data for the new iphone 5. verizon has confirmed that if you want to upgrade your unlimited data line, you will need to switch to a tiered data plan. however, i'm on a family plan, and my question is: if my brother is eligible for an upgrade (who doesn't have a data plan), and i upgrade his phone on his line to the iphone 5 (which will switch him to a tiered data plan), and then after deactivate the iphone from his line and put it on my unlimited line, will i still have unlimited data? technically, i didn't upgrade MY LINE, so it would be as if i bought the phone for full retail price and just added it onto my line. also after i switch his phone back i could change it back to the cheaper data plan and not get charged for it. can anyone shed light on this for me?

I did read those 4000 threads but just want to be sure. So, are you sure it will work?

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Can you upgrade an non smartphone line to the iPhone 5, than move it to an unlimited data line?

Here's what I'm trying to do:
We have three iPhone 4's and two basic phones (5 lines total). I want to upgrade the basic phones to the iPhone 5 with a 2gb option, then when they come, move those phones to the lines that currently have unlimited data, then move the basic phone back to the other lines, and then cancel the 2gb option.
Would that work?
I've been told it would, but then a csr told me it wouldn't. That the data option travels with the phone.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!

Here's my scenario and what I was told.
If anyone is on an older family plan like I am, here's the solution that came straight from Verizon customer service. You can call them to verify.
I'm currentyly on the 1400 minute family plan. Have 2 smartphones (with Grandfathered unlimited data) and 2 basic phones on the plan. We wanted to upgrade and of course like everyone did not want to lose unlimited data. So I called Verizon 3 or 4 times and threatened to leave when finally I got to the right person.
First, you have to be eligible for upgrade. Transfer or use the upgrade for one of the basic phones on the basic phone line. You'll have to go through the whole process of selecting data for that phone etc... Select the minimum for everything. If you order online your total should come to $349 for the 32gb i5 after taxes and fees. Once you receive the iPhone, you'll activate it on the basic phone line. Then turn straight around and reactivate the basic phone on that same line. The plan will go back to a basic plan for that phone and will leave the i5 open to use on any other line on your plan. Then just transfer your phone line to that phone and you're all set. No change in that lines plan, just a change in phone, thus your unlimited data remains.
Double bonus for me, I'm on a promotional $9.99 per month for unlimited data on my line. It doesn't end until Feb. 2013 so I don't loose that either!
Only question I have now after reading other posts and forums is do I actually activate the phone to the basic phone line or once I receive the phone do I activate it on my smartphone line? Seems to be conflicting opinions on this!!
***UPDATE: 9/20/12 9:54am EST
Just had a chat with Verizon online. Below is what I was told:
info: Please hold for a Verizon Wireless sales
representative to assist you with your order. Thank you for your
patience.
info: You are now chatting with 'Faith'
Faith: Hello. Thank you for visiting our chat
service. May I help you with your order today?
Chris: Hi I recently received advice from customer
service about a method to use to keep my unlimited data for the smartphone
lines. After reading some of the forums i'm seeing conflicting info. I'd like
to verify with you what I was told
Faith: The only way to keep that unlimited data
will be to buy the phone at full retail price
Chris: I was told by 2 different reps that i could
update one of the basic phone lines on our plan to the iPhone 5
Chris: then when i get the phone activate it on the
basic line
Chris: then, reactivate the basic phone on that line
and it would open up the i5 to use on any other line
Faith: Yes you can do that as well if that line
has an upgrade you can put it on the line that has the unlimited data and
keep that
Chris: the conflicting comments i see is do I activate
the i5 on the basic line once i receive it and then switch it over to the
unlimited data line?
Chris: Or when i get the phone can i just activate it
on the unlimited data line?
Faith: You will activate the phone on the line with
the unlimited data when you get the phone however you will need to call into
customer service to do so
Chris: and in doing that i will NOT lose my unlimited
data? Because i'm not changing that lines plan. Just the phone. Is that
correct?
Chris: Still there?
Faith: Yes I am here and no you will not lose the
data that is why you need to call in once the phone comes and let customer
service activate it for you
Chris: Gotcha. Thank you so much for the help. Last
question. Once i activate the phone on my unlimited data line, do i have to
do anything on the basic line or will nothing change for it since the i5 was
not activated on that line?
Faith: That line should remain the same since it
will not be activated on that line. Are you ready to begin and I will help
you?
Chris: I haven't received the i5 yet. Status says it's
scheduled to ship Oct. 5th. I've already ordered based on the other reps
telling me about this process to keep the unlimited data. I just wanted to
make sure this was acurate prior to activating the phone when i receive it.
Faith: Do you have any further questions today?
Chris: No you have been very helpful. Thank you for
all the help!!
Faith: It has been my pleasure to chat with you
today! Please feel free to re-open the chat session if you need further
assistance . Thank you and have a great day!
Faith: Sorry

Upgrade to iphone 5 and keep unlimited data from an old blackberry?

To Whom this may concern,
I currently have a family plan with 5 lines (1 basic phone, 2 iphone 4s, and 1 blackberry bold). Both iphone 4s phones have 2gb of Internet data a month and the blackberry has unlimited internet data. I have 2 upgrades on my family plan, the iphone 4s and blackberry. If I transfer the upgrade from the 4s to the basic phone and then get the new iphone 5 from the basic phone upgrade (I would have to get the 2gb data plan when i purchase iphone 5 for the contract price), can I then put the iphone 5 on the blackberry line (basically just switch phones) to keep my unlimited data, then put the basic phone back where it was and cancel the 2gb data plan (not get charged the $30 for the month)? I have read and heard that this can happen and was wondering if I could do it.
Any help and if would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if this has already been posted.
Thanks Guys

phild9590 wrote:
To Whom this may concern,
I currently have a family plan with 5 lines (1 basic phone, 2 iphone 4s, and 1 blackberry bold). Both iphone 4s phones have 2gb of Internet data a month and the blackberry has unlimited internet data. I have 2 upgrades on my family plan, the iphone 4s and blackberry. If I transfer the upgrade from the 4s to the basic phone and then get the new iphone 5 from the basic phone upgrade (I would have to get the 2gb data plan when i purchase iphone 5 for the contract price), can I then put the iphone 5 on the blackberry line (basically just switch phones) to keep my unlimited data, then put the basic phone back where it was and cancel the 2gb data plan (not get charged the $30 for the month)? I have read and heard that this can happen and was wondering if I could do it.
Any help and if would be greatly appreciated. Sorry if this has already been posted.
Thanks Guys
If the iPhone 4S, already has the 2GB data plan and it is eligible for an upgrade, why don't you order the iPhone 5 on that line? You would extend the contract on the iPhone 4S line and then you can use the iPhone 5 on the BlackBerry line.

Upgrade to iPhone 5 and keep unlimited data.. will this work???

Here is my situation..
The wife and I upgraded to the iPhone 4's right when Verizon got them, and got the unlimited data plan. Now as I understand it, to upgrade to the iPhone 5 directly, I have to choose a new plan since unlimited is no longer offered, or I can purchase a new phone at full retail or from a 3rd party and still keep the unlimited.
Now, we have been planning to get 2 more lines for our oldest sons this year. Our current plan is in my wifes name. I think I should be able to start a NEW account in my name, order 2 iPhone5's with the shared plan and get them all activated. Then simply switch phones.
I see no problem with doing this.. but there may be some fine print somewhere.
Any and all input is appreciated. Thanks!!

Ok here is what you do. get 2 new lines and get the iPhone 5 for those 2 new lines.then move the iPhone's 5 to y'all's lines. then give your kids yalls old iphones this should work anything else may make you lose your unlimited data. for the 2 new lines yes you will have to day for data..
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Ok Verizon. This is pretty disappointing. I switched over from AT and T because they nickel and dime everything and also because their service sucks. Also, I wanted to keep my unlimited data plan when I swich. I paid a premium to get iPhone 4S and Google Nexus Prime. I am ready to buy the iPhone 5 and I learnt I have to pay full retail price to keep my unlimited data plan! This is cheating. I feel sorry I gave you my business. So, now if I want to upgrade to iPhone 5, what options do I have?
I am on a Family plan with 2 lines. My wife has an iPhone 4S and she has 1 year of her contract left . I am on a month to month situation. Any suggestions as to what I should do to avoid paying 650 and not losing my unlimited data? .Mine is available for upgrade. Both the lines have unlimited data. Any help will be appreciated.

Here is the Verizon partyline as of 7:10 p.m.
You can buy an iPhone 5 for full retail and maintain your unlimited plan @ $29 95, or
You can buy an iPhone 5 as an upgrade for an as yet undisclosed price and be automatically shifted to a 4G plan @ $30.00 per month.
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Any one who sweet talks a better deal... please report in,
What are the other providers' deals???
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Forgive me if this question has already been asked:
I'm looking to upgrade to 5s (from Droid incredible). I have unlimited data plan. My wife has a flip phone and will stay with dumb phone. We are both eligible for an upgrade, and are planning to do the swap described elsewhere where she gets the smart phone and a data plan with her upgrade, I get the dumb phone with my upgrade, and then we trade phones and she cancels the data plan.
Question is: can this be accomplished (or more likely started) by reserving the iphone 5s online instead of going to a store? Is it as simple as ordering the phone for her number through the Verizon website (or Apple's?), and then once it arrives, heading to the Verizon store for all the swapping and purchase of new flip phone?
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Ann154 is correct. That will not work.
This is what I would do: Upgrade to the iPhone on your wife's line. You can order it online and activate it right through My Verizon online when it comes to your house. You must activate it on her line first to accept the contract terms and conditions.
Do NOT use your line to upgrade to a basic phone; buy your wife a basic phone off contract. You can find them reasonably priced on many retail and auction sites.
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paige2114 wrote:
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