my reception on Verizon in NYC IS HORRIBLE! I activated it with the SIM card that was Already in the max! Can i just take the new activated SIM card and put it in my old iPhone 6+. And then send the max back to Verizon without a SIM card?? Is that ok? Or will Verizon charge me another 50 bucks for NO SIM card in the phone? Lol. Thanks in advance.
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You can just place the sim from the the max in your 6+ and it will activate that phone right away. i have done that with other phones in the past. That sim is connected to your phone number, so switching between phones will be no problem. In fact, you can try it right now, and you will see that your 6+ will be working right away.
I know it will work! But will Verizon be ok with me mailing back the new MAX without a sim in it. Lol. I called them, but gave up after i was on hold for 30 minutes.
According to Verizon’s return policy on their website here: https://www.verizonwireless.com/one-support/return-policy/
It says:
“Additionally, you should retain or destroy any removable or portable memory cards or modules (such as a SIM Card or SD Card) in order to help protect sensitive information, such as mobile banking information.”
So based on that you shouldn’t get charged if you don’t return the SIM Card.
I don’t know about having no SIM, but I’m pretty sure I read that they’ll charge you $50 for a restocking fee. That was my reason for buying the Max from Apple. Wasn’t sure I’d like it, and wanted to have the option to return it. Best Buy was $35, Verizon was $50, and Apple was no charge. (I was right, and ended up returning it this morning. Silver Xs for me now)