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How to preorder without losing unlimited?

applebro

applebro

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Everytime I try to order an iphone 5S (like a practice run for the 6 lol) and I click full price, it takes me to select a plan even though the price is $550 and there's a little message saying that i'm about to lose my unlimited data (VZW)

I'm paranoid that they've set a web of traps to screw the ULD guys over with this pre order thing lol

anyone shed some insight plz?
 
Verizon is going to do EVERYTHING in their power to swipe your unlimited data plan. I highly recommend going through Apple and doing it in person so you can confirm with the sales associates exactly what you are doing. A receipt showing full price will be your best weapon if/when Verizon tries to say you "upgraded."
 
I did a whole process through the Apple Store with an iphone 5s , and everything went smooth and was able to keep my unlimited from -AT&T

I of course, didn't finalize my payment. That would of been a disaster.
 
applebro said:
Verizon

Can't order through apple since they only offer the GSM phone which lacks certain LTE bands iirc
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Dude, what!? Apple sells the Verizon model every year, this time is no different. I just tried via the Apple store online and it kept my unlimited data at the very end right before I'd place the order for a 5S. Use Apple.
 
I'm in your boat. I don't think we can order from Apple to keep unlimited because as far as I can see, it only lets me do the upgrade price. I'm technically due an upgrade, but I don't want to lose my plan. I think we can just order from Verizon using this technique:

Click on "Upgrade My Device" on main page. Select the device you wish to upgrade. Select the new iPhone. Click on "Show full price option" and select. Click on "Add to cart and select plan". It takes a page where you can add protection etc. Make sure you select decline protection plan if you dont want it. It will then take you to a page to add accessories. Again if you don't want anything, click on "Continue to review cart" From there it will take you to your current unlimited plan. From there you can checkout and pay full price and keep unlimited.

(A previous poster posted that, I give credit to him.)
 
Cool Pup said:
I'm in your boat. I don't think we can order from Apple to keep unlimited because as far as I can see, it only lets me do the upgrade price. I'm technically due an upgrade, but I don't want to lose my plan. I think we can just order from Verizon using this technique:

Click on "Upgrade My Device" on main page. Select the device you wish to upgrade. Select the new iPhone. Click on "Show full price option" and select. Click on "Add to cart and select plan". It takes a page where you can add protection etc. Make sure you select decline protection plan if you dont want it. It will then take you to a page to add accessories. Again if you don't want anything, click on "Continue to review cart" From there it will take you to your current unlimited plan. From there you can checkout and pay full price and keep unlimited.

(A previous poster posted that, I give credit to him.)
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"upgrade my device"? sounds like a trap lol

I'd hate to lose this unlimited data, especially with XLTE in the area now

what would happen if we bought unsubsidized it as a new customer?
 
applebro said:
"upgrade my device"? sounds like a trap lol

I'd hate to lose this unlimited data, especially with XLTE in the area now

what would happen if we bought unsubsidized it as a new customer?
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It's not a trap, I've ordered that way for the last two phones and kept my plan.

That's how you buy it from Verizon without losing the plan.
 
Back when I had verizon what I did was I started a new line of service and then just cancelled the line the day I got that iPhone. Put my SIM card from my old iPhone to my new one right away. Paid the ETF and it was as if I am paying full price
 
spazma7ik said:
What am I checking out exactly? I clearly see the Verizon option..
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There's not an option to purchase the phone for the unsubsidized price for Verizon or AT&T. It might be different for people who aren't due an upgrade, but as far as I know you can only purchase on-contract from Apple on launch.
 
spazma7ik said:
What am I checking out exactly? I clearly see the Verizon option..
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Clearly you don't for "contract free" CDMA

Jades said:
Back when I had verizon what I did was I started a new line of service and then just cancelled the line the day I got that iPhone. Put my SIM card from my old iPhone to my new one right away. Paid the ETF and it was as if I am paying full price
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I may just do this to be safe
 
applebro said:
"upgrade my device"? sounds like a trap lol

I'd hate to lose this unlimited data, especially with XLTE in the area now

what would happen if we bought unsubsidized it as a new customer?
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Agree with Cool Pup. Not a trap. This is what I did last year, so hopefully, it will work this year.
 
Does anyone know if I can wait in line at Apple and pay full price (and cancel my queued order through Verizon telesales)? I don't want to wait until 10/7.
 
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