How do I add a prepaid phone to my Verizon account?

How do I add a device to my Verizon account?

Pick or add your new device

Sign in to (or register for) My Verizon or open the My Verizon app. For a brand-new device, under the My Devices dropdown menu, select Add a New Device. From there, you can filter by brand, operating system, price and other criteria. You also can compare devices side by side.

How do I switch Verizon prepaid phones and keep the same number?

To switch devices with someone else on your Verizon account, visit the Swap Devices page in My Verizon. Before you get started: You must be an Account Owner or Account Manager to perform a device swap. The numbers must be on the same Verizon mobile account while the lines are active.

Can I use my Verizon SIM card in a prepaid phone?

That will work as long as both devices use the same SIM card type and the service requirements were met on the sales agreement for the prepaid phone you want to use so that it would be unlocked for use on postpaid accounts.

How do I get my Verizon account number on a prepaid phone?

There is an option when calling 1-888-294-6804 to speak to someone that will give you your prepaid account number. The account number is not your phone number.

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How do you activate a Verizon phone by yourself?

Can I use a Verizon prepaid card to pay my bill?

Gift cards can be used to pay a Verizon Wireless or Fios bill by visiting Verizon.com or using the My Verizon app (wireless bills only) or My Fios app. Do not mail card with your bill. For card balance call 1.800. 876.4141 or dial #GIFT (#4438) from your wireless device.

Can I add a prepaid phone to my Verizon plan?

Note: For prepaid accounts, refer to our Prepaid Family Account FAQs for instructions on adding a line. You can add a new device and a new line to your account on the Devices page in My Verizon: Select the device you'd like to purchase. Choose a pricing option for your device.

Can I buy a prepaid phone and use my SIM card?

Simply purchase a prepaid SIM card from the carrier of your choice and pop it into your refurbished phone. Phones that are locked to a single carrier won't work using a prepaid SIM card.

Can I use any phone on Verizon prepaid?

Can I bring my own device to a prepaid plan? Yes, You can bring a device you already own over to Verizon. Keep the phone you love (and already paid for) and take advantage of Verizon's network.

Can I keep my cell phone number if I switch to a prepaid plan?

You can keep your current cell phone number when getting a new prepaid phone by transferring, or "porting," an existing number. You can typically complete this process using an online form or over the phone, depending on your cell phone provider.

Can I switch Verizon phones without going to the store?

You can easily switch Verizon phones online at your My Verizon page. The phones must both be active and must also be on the same plan before you begin this process.

Can you just switch SIM cards between phones?

You can often switch your SIM card to a different phone, provided the phone is unlocked (meaning, it is not tied to a particular carrier or device) and the new phone will accept the SIM card. All you need to do is remove the SIM from the phone it is in currently, then place it into the new unlocked phone.

How do I add another phone to my phone?

How do you add a device on line?

Go to the Lines & Devices tab and select the line to which you would like to add the device. From the Line details page, select Add New Device and choose Activate Existing. Enter your device ID.

How much does it cost to activate a phone at Verizon?

We charge a one-time $35 fee any time you activate or upgrade a mobile device on the Verizon network. This fee applies regardless of the device type, since each device is set up individually: The activation fee is a one-time charge for activating a new line of service on the Verizon network.

Can I use a prepaid Verizon phone on my Verizon plan?

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We want to make sure you can activate it the best way for you. Prepaid 4G phones need to be activated for one month of service on prepaid service first but then they can be used on postpaid service. It doesn't have to be used for the full month but that month of service needs to be activated on it.

What is the difference between a burner phone and a prepaid phone?

Burners are purchased with prepaid minutes and without a contract. In actuality, although prepaid phones are often called burners, it's more likely that the handsets will be kept and the minutes topped up when they run out. Only people with extreme needs for privacy are likely to use actual burners.

Can I put my Verizon SIM card in another phone?

The Verizon 4G LTE SIM or 5G SIM card contains all of your subscriber information, so the SIM card is portable and can be used in any compatible Verizon certified device.

Can I add an existing phone number to my Verizon account?

When you activate a new line with Verizon you'll have the option to transfer your current mobile or landline number from another carrier. You can also visit our Switch to Verizon page online, contact us or visit a store to transfer your number to Verizon.

What is Verizon's cheapest prepaid plan?

Can you use a prepaid phone with any carrier?

What to Do with Your Unlocked Phone. Now that you have that prepaid phone unlocked, you're free to take it to another carrier, major or small. But before you switch to a new carrier, you'll first want to make sure that your prepaid phone is compatible with your new carrier's network.

What does the $30 Verizon prepaid card do?

Share All sharing options for: Verizon introduces 500MB prepaid plan for $30. Verizon has added a new prepaid plan to its lineup, a $30 per month option that includes a meager 500MB of data per month.

How do the Verizon prepaid cards work?

Prepaid service lets you pay in advance for monthly voice, text and data services for your mobile device. There's no credit check, deposit or long-term contract required, like you'd have with a standard account (which gives you a bill for your usage at the end of each month).

How do I get a free month of Verizon prepaid?

Customers that activate a new phone, tablet, or jetpack plan will qualify for the deal. The offer is available with all plans and to both customers that have their own phones to bring and those that purchase one from Verizon Prepaid. All Verizon Prepaid phone plans now include 5G network access.