Ordered Verizon 5S but want to switch to ATT

[baseballboy23ak]

Hey all, I ordered a Verizon 5S that is scheduled for delivery on wednesday. Obviously by ordering it I renewed my contract.

If I am thinking about switching to ATT now, would the correct route be:

Return the iPhone to Verizon
Buy an AT&T iPhone
Port my number
Cancel service at Verizon?

Thanks.

 

[legioxi]

When your number is ported, it automatically cancels the line with the previous carrier. If you're under contract the last bill will also include the ETF. The rest looks accurate.

 

[wxman2003]

Hey all, I ordered a Verizon 5S that is scheduled for delivery on wednesday. Obviously by ordering it I renewed my contract.

If I am thinking about switching to ATT now, would the correct route be:

Return the iPhone to Verizon
Buy an AT&T iPhone
Port my number
Cancel service at Verizon?

Thanks.

Make sure Verizon has phone first and that they put you back on month to month, therefore avoiding ETF when you port.

 

[deeddawg]

I'd suggest an alternate, provided you can find an AT&T phone fast enough and your credit supports doing this:

Find/buy AT&T phone, establish new service, do not yet port your number.
Return Verizon phone, reestablish service on your prior phone.
Verify Verizon upgrade eligibility restored and out of contract
Initiate number port from Verizon to AT&T
Verizon contract will be cancelled when the port goes through.

You might end up carrying two phones short term.

 

[baseballboy23ak]

I'd suggest an alternate, provided you can find an AT&T phone fast enough and your credit supports doing this:

Find/buy AT&T phone, establish new service, do not yet port your number.
Return Verizon phone, reestablish service on your prior phone.
Verify Verizon upgrade eligibility restored and out of contract
Initiate number port from Verizon to AT&T
Verizon contract will be cancelled when the port goes through.

You might end up carrying two phones short term.

I mean I could do this. But I'm fine with returning the 5S and sticking with my 4S for a little. It's no rush. That'd probably be easiest I would think?