Author Topic: Republic Wireless & selling Verizon contract with grandfathered unlimited data  (Read 2670 times)

PatronWizard11

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I tired to use the search bar but it's not working for me. I've been lurking for 6 months and just created my account today though.

I just ordered my phone from Republic Wireless and chose the $25 plan. I plan to try it out for a month to make sure my coverage is decent and i have very little hiccups when trying to make calls/text out of wifi range. If it wasn't for me having a kid, i could easily do the $5 plan because i have decent wifi at home and work but I feel like having my phone working great at all times is very necessary.

I currently have a Verizon plan that is month to month with 3 lines (2 being unlimited data). Has anyone had experience with selling their plan online to help recoup the thousands of dollars  poured into cell phone fees over the years? I see on ebay people selling/trying to sell single phone (unlimited) lines for outrageous prices and wondered if anyone here has done that? I pay about $180 to verizon every month and that is with a 20% discount. If RW works out I could easily save $1500 a year and that's if I do not decide to drop to the $10 monthly plan.

so, what say you....are there any flaws in my idea, that i cannot see? I appreciate any and all feedback

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All I can really recommend is that you give the guide a read (unabridged here). Quality matters more than excessive quantity, and depending upon the Verizon LTE handset you might have and the region you live in, you're not limited to just CDMA service. I would also mention that if you genuinely do need Verizon service first and foremost, Republic isn't going to work out well for you, especially if you plan on using any mobile data. Nor will Ting. If phone service is that important to you, you need to pay for what actually works and you actually need.

As for trying to sell your unlimited data plan, what you're speaking of with Verizon is called an Assumption of Liability (AOL) transfer. As of November 13, 2014, unlimited data plans are no longer valid for transfer and the new account holder must switch to a current data plan offering (the vague verbiage in the official Verizon FAQ appears to confirm this). If you still want to try and do an AOL for whatever reason with your current handsets (if they're still under contract), here's a guide on how to do it from before the Verizon unlimited data transfer moratorium. You'll note, it's a process that has a very slim window of opportunity if you want to keep your number. There's also services like Cell Plan Depot that are designed to help sell contracts, though I have never used them or know anybody who has.

It's not rah rah happy news, but I hope this helps all the same. It is best to be sober and well informed of any significant financial decision, which is what mobile phone service is, even with a cheaper MVNO. Poor planing and research can still land you in a bad spot.

PatronWizard11

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you're right about needing to pay for what actually works. I hope my 1 month trial is a smooth as I hope. I called Verizon and AOL is still allowed with unlimited data, so I hope this works. I do not plan to keep my number, ive been getting spammed and having to block random numbers all the time so a new number will be perfect. thank you for your response I.P. Daley

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Wish I'd thought of doing that a few months back when I gave up three ATT lines with unlimited data!  How much are contracts selling for?