How can I activate a old Verizon cell phone, to add it on, to start a family plan?

by labanex

I am a current Verizon customer, and want to add another line on. I have a 2 yr ancient Samsung phone (by Verizon) and want to activate the line and start a family plot under Verizon, instead of my current individual plot.

Answer by Tina G
Go to a Verizon store near you. To look it up go to

http://www.anywho.com

You wont be able to activate an ancient phone on the internet or over the phone.

Radio Lean-to MIGHT be able to do it.

Answer by jackbutler5555
Some time back I questioned a similar question and was told the Verizon store will do it for nothing. I don’t know if that’s still right.

Answer by Michael M
call customer service. they will question the ESN number near the battery. Then they will assign you a new number. Activate the phone over the air. Then you can start to make calls It will cost about $ 9.99 a month and whatever the proration of a month’s bill is some max is $ 20.00 Very simple process.

Answer by enchanted
Call or visit Verizon directly; this can’t be done online. They will be pleased to exchange your plot and will let you know if the phone can be used (they may need to reprogram it).

Answer by CMass Stan
The only stumbling block I can see with the phone, since it’s a 2-yr ancient phone, is whether it is E911 capable. If it is, VZW will activate it. If it isn’t E911 capable, they’ll tell you they won’t because of FCC mandate.

E911 capability allows the cell phone company and community safety to track down your place via your phone much more easily than they may maybe at least 10 yrs ago.

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The ancient phone has agreed up the ghost. Ciao, Alias.
It’s rather vital since I don’t have a land line anymore.

Answer by Lance R
Never gonna happen, they are 2 different technologies and not compatible with each additional. AT&T a GSM carrier using a Sim card simply wont work with Verizons CDMA phones. Likewise there are no Sim cards available for Verizon service.

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