Does Verizon Offer The Ability To Swap Between Phones? A CDMA Simless Card Service?

GSM carriers offer SIM cards that allow for a customer to just take the SIM card out of one phone and use it in another.
And I remember hearing that Verizon was going to offer a feature that would allow a customer to change between phones just by changing a setting through the web site. Is this feature real, and if so, how do I set it up? On the web site there is an option "Activate Your Phone Online"; so is that the service?

Verizon has a bunch of phones that I like and if I can just swap the ESN info through the web site; then that would allow me to enjoy using several different phones.

So does anyone know what I am talking about? Can I swap service between several phones? Is there any limitations, fees, ect?

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Originally Posted by Ellen

Yes, you can switch your phones out at any time yourself by signing up for "My Verizon" online. There is no limit to how many times you can swap your phones. Verizon does charge $20 for ESN changes, but this is only if they do the change. It's always free if you do it online yourself.

Last night, I made this post, and stickied it: http://cellphoneforums.net/verizon/t...ge-online.html. If you follow the instructions that are listed in that thread, you shouldn't have any problems switching your phones around yourself...... I do it all the time.

Thanks Ellen!!! How many times have you used that service? Is there really no limit? I wouldn't abuse the service, I just don't want to get into trouble.

What happens if you use that service to activate a PDA? Verizon charges more for PDA data. So what would happen if I transfered my service to a PDA? Would my account be changed to allow for PDA data? Or does Verizon no longer charge extra for PDA data?

Originally Posted by Ellen

You are welcome. I have never tried going from a regular phone to a PDA phone before, so I am not sure how this would work. However, Verizon has made it easier to switch different phones out, by allowing you to change the features that are on your account, before the ESN/MEID change goes through. So, it might give you the option to add a PDA data plan, or a pay as you go data plan, before you go from your Voyager, to a PDA phone. If you have a problem, just call up Verizon's CSD and tell them that you weren't able to use their online tool, to change the ESN on your phone. As long as the Reps. know that you tried to do it first, they will waive the $20 fee for you. I have never been changed for calling in, and having a CS rep. do it for me, if I tried it myself first....Good luck....

Just a little info:
You should be able switch the phones out online, as far as a limit.... the billing system may only allow 3..or 5 (can't remember the number)swaps in one day. Ther used to be a limit, I am not 100% if this still holds true though.

The online system was enhanged a while back, so you SHOULD be able to transfer to any phone, because it gives you the ability to change features.

Even the most undecided among us should be able to narrow a phone choice down to 5, so changing more than that would really be overkill anyways (in a single day no less). I think the OP was just worried about there being a lock like 5 per year or something.

lol I know...but you know those crazy people are out there. Trust me!