Adding ghost lines

I have to ghost lines on verizon. I actually am paying about 11 each a month. I just called them up and asked verizon could I do it then switch to my number and they said yeah. I also have other people on my plan.

 

Just to get the new iPhone? Apple loves people like this.

 

I did 2 years ago and now I get a new phone every year. Unlike next where I would have to return the phone every year. I sell the current phone and it works out great for me.

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Not as much as I do. 12x24=288. I sell my current phone when I upgrade for more than that every year. Unlike Next where it has to be returned.

 

I'd be interested in how to go about doing this, as well. I tried to add a ghost line last year, but was told by Verizon (corporate store) that they no longer add dumb phones. Well, they'd add one but it would cost the same as adding a smart phone. So no real benefit. Instead of $10/mo it was $30/mo minimum.

 

Just called AT&T and added a line for $9.99+ tax. So I get a phone every year (2 lines) and actually come out ahead dollar wise when I sell the phone.

 

Unless you buy the phone at full price you will be stuck with a data plan for two years on the upgrade line on verizon.

 

I know, it's hysterical. Paying an extra $10 a month just to have the latest and greatest!

 

Am I missing something here ? I see what you are trying to do, but given that I could sell my 5s 64GB around 550-600. I would only be paying around 300 to 250 out of pocket for the 6+ 64GB (850 retail)
So why would it be beneficial to pay an additional $10 per month and 350 - 400 (or what ever it is) for the subsidy price of a new iPhone ?
I'm just trying to understand, that's all.

 

Do they make you add data to that line? I was always curious about that.

 

How many people are on your plan?

I ask, as most folks are better off switching to the new plans anyways. Also, if one of the OTHER phones is eligible, you can use that one for the upgrade.

 

No they do not. Simply $9.99 + tax per month.

 

Verizon changed their systems 8/24 go on your account and pick an eligible line and pretend to upgrade now, you will get a disclosure box saying you understand you will need to pay for data for the contract even if you move the phone. Sucks they closed the loophole ;(

 

Is it better to add the line now or the day the preorders come online?

I'm adding a family member onto my account so she doesn't have to pay $40/month for a home line, but she just wants a dumb phone so I am going to get her a GoPhone and upgrade my line to the 6+. Is it better if I add the account now, or add a line Thursday night?

 

So just add a line, order the phone on that line which is eligible for an upgrade. Get the phone and pop the sim in the phone that you currently use (your number and data)?