I have an iPhone 7+ currently on AT&T and want to go to Verizon. AT&T unlocked it for me and I've restored to factory default and have gotten the message in iTunes that the unlock was successful. Now I go on the Verizon website and it says my phone is not able to be used on the Verizon wireless network. It has been about 8 hours since restore so I feel like I have waited long enough. My model number is MN572LL/A and it doesnt appear to be on the "cannot switch over list" Any advice?
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Carrier Going from AT&T to Verizon, 7+
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AT&T phone cannot be used on Verizon. You will need to get a phone from Verizon.
I suggest selling the 7 Plus you currently have as it will not work on Verizon network due to the lack of CDMA. Then get the 7 Plus from VZW.
You can take it back to apple and they will switch it out for you.
[doublepost=1487809617][/doublepost]Check out my post in the thread "has anyone rolled the dice with att retention yet - I outlined how you do it.
The swap only applies to those who are enrolled in the iPhone Upgrade Program. If you got the phone from AT&T, you can probably do a trade in with Verizon.
OP - probably best for you to go into a physical store and speak to a rep in person. But you need a Verizon CDMA compatible phone to switch.
I sold my iPhone 7 plus 128 GB for $730 on Craigslist. Then went to the Apple Store and bought the same phone Sim free. Switched to Verizon and haven't looked back ! Screw those guys. I didn't care taking a $200 lost longest I was out of att high prices.