What's the easiest way to activate an iPhone on Christmas Day

Well, there's really just one way to activate it.

 

1. Insert new SIM card into phone.
2. Turn on phone.

 

Stop an elf and go, Wait! You must activate my phone before you go!

 

Nah, it's Verizon, a CDMA-based carrier. Shoving a SIM in the phone won't enable the voice features. The SIM only affects the LTE data circuitry.

He is stuck contacting Verizon customer service, either today, tomorrow, or sometime in the near future to fully activate the device.

 

Do it tonight...lol.

 

Online activation

If you have an online account with Verizon, you can activate a new iPhone by requesting an equipment replacement online. It may be helpful to set up an account before Christmas.

 

Yeah Verizon has to partition the CDMA/LTE services. Don't worry i'm sure they'll have somebody working customer service on Christmas Day.