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Zipster · 01-08-2003, 5:10 PM

I was wondering, If I get another phone like off eBay or somewhere else .. can I just go to Verizon to activate it so it has my number or can I do it over the phone?
Also, is there any crucial information I need?

batigolaso · 01-08-2003, 5:33 PM

Well, you have to make sure of a few things: a) that you're using the same provider as the phone being sold. Either that or that the phone is unlocked. b) if your phone has a sim card(GSM), then you can just put htat into the new phone and you don't even have to do anything. If not, i think there is some procedure that involves calling up and having them change the # of the phone they have for you (it's the model # and a specific # inside the phone). I'm not 100% sure about this second part but I'm sure someone will post and clear this up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Almost forgot, make sure that you the new phoen is using the same technology. Don't buy a GSM phone for Verizon for instance or even a TDMA for them.

northform · 01-09-2003, 3:50 AM

For Verizon, you will need to get a tri-mode digital CDMA phone that is either unlocked or Verizon branded. You will have to either call them to switch the phones or visit one of their stores.

Suliman · 01-09-2003, 4:32 AM

With Verizon, I picked up an Audiovox 9000 off Ebay. I called their customer service and gave them the ESN number over the phone. The Rep told me to wait about 10 minutes, then dial *228-send. Voila, the phone number was transferred in as well as the latest PRL.

Suliman

01-08-2003, 5:10 PM	#1
Zipster No more newbie here! Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buy new phone and activate it? I was wondering, If I get another phone like off eBay or somewhere else .. can I just go to Verizon to activate it so it has my number or can I do it over the phone? Also, is there any crucial information I need?

01-08-2003, 5:33 PM	#2
batigolaso Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 94 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buy new phone and activate it? Well, you have to make sure of a few things: a) that you're using the same provider as the phone being sold. Either that or that the phone is unlocked. b) if your phone has a sim card(GSM), then you can just put htat into the new phone and you don't even have to do anything. If not, i think there is some procedure that involves calling up and having them change the # of the phone they have for you (it's the model # and a specific # inside the phone). I'm not 100% sure about this second part but I'm sure someone will post and clear this up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Almost forgot, make sure that you the new phoen is using the same technology. Don't buy a GSM phone for Verizon for instance or even a TDMA for them.

01-09-2003, 3:50 AM	#3
northform Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 891 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buy new phone and activate it? For Verizon, you will need to get a tri-mode digital CDMA phone that is either unlocked or Verizon branded. You will have to either call them to switch the phones or visit one of their stores.

01-09-2003, 4:32 AM	#4
Suliman Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NH Posts: 274 Phone(s): Katana (2), Franklin 680 USB card Provider(s): Sprint, Millenicom Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Buy new phone and activate it? With Verizon, I picked up an Audiovox 9000 off Ebay. I called their customer service and gave them the ESN number over the phone. The Rep told me to wait about 10 minutes, then dial *228-send. Voila, the phone number was transferred in as well as the latest PRL. Suliman

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