Bring Your Own Device to Verizon Prepaid (BYOD) (2024)

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What phones can I use with Verizon prepaid service?

If you want to buy a new prepaid phone, go to our Prepaid phones page to see all the prepaid phones available. Otherwise, visit a Verizon storeor your local retailer.


Check our Bring Your Own Devicepage to see if you can use a phone you already have (including Apple® iPhone®).


Add a device to your existing prepaid account.

Can I call international locations with my prepaid service?

Yes, you can use your prepaid phone to make calls to international locations at your per-minute rate plus the per-minute charges found on the Prepaid International Callingpage.


If you frequently call other countries, we offer:

  • Global Choice for our $70 Unlimited Plus Prepaid Plan. Get unlimited calls to one country/month and discounted rates to 220+ countries
  • Select prepaid smartphone plans that include calls to Mexico, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands
  • Prepaid International Calling plans that you can add to your prepaid plan for a set monthly fee

International networks change frequently, so certain locations may not be available at all times. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Unlimited night/weekend minutes don't apply to international calls.

How much data do I need with my prepaid plan?

How much data you need depends on what you do with your connected devices. Here are some examples (not your actual usage):

Usage habitsRecommended data amount per device
You mostly talk and text, but use social media occasionallyLess than 5 GB/month
You stream music, upload photos on social media and browse the internet5 - 10 GB/month
You stream video and are always online10+ GB/month

If you already have a Verizon prepaid plan, see your usage detailsfor actual numbers.


You can change your planoradd data using My Verizon.


Note: Data usage for mobile hotspot devices depends on how many devices are connected to it and what they're doing. Usage could be 30 GBs or more if 3 devices are streaming music or video.

Is 5G available on prepaid service?

Yes, you get 5G access with our current prepaid plans*.

5G Ultra Wideband* is only included with these prepaid plans:

  • $70 Prepaid Unlimited Plus smartphone plan
  • 100 GB Prepaid Data Plan
  • 150 GB Prepaid Data Plan

Note: Talk & Text plan is limited to 2G data speeds only.

*5G Ultra Wideband access requires a 5G-capable device inside the 5G Ultra Wideband Coverage Area. Includes 4K UHD streaming on capable devices.

Bring Your Own Device to Verizon Prepaid (BYOD) (2024)

FAQs

Is it cheaper to bring your own phone to Verizon? ›

Save $600. Save $600 when you switch and bring your compatible smartphone and number. New line w/month-to-month agmt & Business Unlimited Plus 5G or Unlimited Pro 5G plan req'd.

How do I activate My Verizon bring my own device? ›

Go to verizon.com and sign in to your My Verizon account. From your account overview, select Manage all devices. To continue changing a device on an existing line, select Activate your own device. From the Activate or Switch page, select Activate on an existing line.

What is the disadvantage of a Verizon prepaid plan? ›

Why avoid Verizon Prepaid? While lower in price, Verizon prepaid plans don't offer anywhere near the same kind of creature comforts as the carrier's unlimited data plans. You won't, for example, get things like free streaming service subscriptions, or even prioritized data speeds on the 5G network.

How does Verizon bring your own device work? ›

About BYOD

If your device is unlocked and compatible with the Verizon network, you can bring it to us and activate it on a new or existing Verizon plan. You can BYOD with smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches you bought from Verizon, a third-party seller, another phone carrier or manufacturer.

Does Verizon prepaid have an activation fee? ›

Bring Your Own Device to Verizon Prepaid (BYOD) Save $35 with no activation fee. No credit check required.

Can I buy my own phone and bring it to Verizon? ›

Yes, if your device is compatible with the Verizon mobile network, you can bring it over from another carrier (e.g., AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.).

How to activate a Verizon prepaid phone without service? ›

From another phone, dial (866) 893-7723 and follow the prompts to begin the activation; provide the following info:
  1. Type of device being activated.
  2. 20-digit SIM ID (located on the SIM card)
  3. Your 5-digit ZIP code.

How much does it cost to activate a Verizon phone? ›

If you go to a Verizon store and have an employee set up your new phone and/or transfer data from your old phone to the new one, there are service charges for both the setup and data transfer (2 different fees). I want to say the setup fee is $35, the same as a new line activation fee, and data transfer is $30.

Do I need to call Verizon to activate my new phone? ›

When you order a new phone from us, it will be ready to activate when you turn it on. Simply follow the steps on your screen to complete activation and set up your iPhone®, Android™ or prepaid device. For additional assistance, visit our Smart Setup tool.

Does Verizon throttle prepaid customers? ›

Verizon slows down speeds on data for prepaid users when other non-prepaid users are on the network. Verizon deprioritizes prepaid customers data in order to better service their non-prepaid users.

Does Verizon do credit check for prepaid? ›

With Verizon Prepaid, you pay ahead for the service you want each month. Choose from Prepaid plans for mobile phones, data-only devices, and connected smartwatches. There's no credit check, no deposit, no annual contract.

Can I cancel Verizon prepaid at any time? ›

About managing your prepaid plan

You can change your prepaid plan any time in My Verizon. Notes: If you don't have an eligible device, you can purchase a compatible prepaid phone and plan online or at a Verizon store. You won't be able to carry over minutes or data allowances when you change your monthly prepaid plan.

How does bring your own device work? ›

BYOD stands for bring your own device, and the most commonly accepted BYOD meaning is when employees use their own personal devices to connect to the organization's network and access what they need to do their jobs.

How do I activate my own phone on Verizon? ›

First, if you are an existing Verizon customer, simply sign into your My Verizon account, click “devices” and then go to “switch or activate devices.” If you are moving to Verizon from another carrier or want to add a new line, head over to verizon.com/bringit and click “Switch Now.”

What is bring your own device cell phone policy? ›

BYOD, or bring your own device, refers to corporate IT policy that determines when and how employees, contractors and other authorized end users can use their own laptops, smartphones and other personal devices on the company network to access corporate data and perform their job duties.

What is the benefit of switching to Verizon? ›

Ready to switch to Verizon? We're here to help. When you choose Verizon, you're choosing ultra-fast 5G speeds, extra discounts, access to streaming platforms and Verizon products, and personalized service you can't get with any other carrier.

Will Verizon take my phone as a trade-in? ›

How does phone trade-in work? Bring in your old device, including a cell phone, smartwatch or tablet, and Verizon will appraise the value of your device and give you a credit on your account (or virtual gift card) good toward a new device or other products and services available through Verizon.

How much to activate a phone at Verizon? ›

If you go to a Verizon store and have an employee set up your new phone and/or transfer data from your old phone to the new one, there are service charges for both the setup and data transfer (2 different fees). I want to say the setup fee is $35, the same as a new line activation fee, and data transfer is $30.

Does it cost money to switch phones on Verizon? ›

There's no charge for swapping phones. However when you swap, you might need to update your data plan to be compatible with the phone you intend to use (e.g. basic, 4G or 5G smartphone). Our Customer Service representative can help with plan compatibility.

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