What is a Phone?
A mobile phone is a portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user moves within a telephone service area, as opposed to a fixed-location phone.
How To Activate a Phone Verizon
How do I activate a phone I purchased from Verizon or a Verizon Authorized Retailer?
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.
Note: Activation typically takes minutes, but in some situations may take up to 24 hours.
What should I do if my new phone doesn’t activate automatically when I turn it on?
If the activation process doesn’t complete automatically when you power on your new phone for the first time, check the following:
- Ensure a SIM card is inserted in your phone and is attached to your Verizon account. This can be done via My Verizon.
- Make sure your old phone is powered off. If it was on, turn it off then power your new phone off and back on.
- Make sure you’re at a location with an adequate Verizon network signal.
How long does it take to bring my phone number to Verizon from another carrier?
Moving a mobile number between carriers can take up to 24 hours. Moving a landline number to a mobile account can take up to 10 business days.
Do I need to call Verizon to activate my 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.
How long does it take Verizon to activate a phone?
Confirm the status bar at the top of the screen changes from ‘No Service’ to ‘Verizon’. This process may take 2-3 minutes. If the activation fails, view Apple Support page.
How much does it cost to activate a Verizon phone?
Prior to this week, the standard activation fee, both for an in-store activation and when purchasing a new phone online, was $30.
Now, Verizon says you can save $10 by buying a new phone online, paying only $20 to activate it, while doing so via a Verizon brick-and-mortar retail store will now cost you $40.
Does it cost money to activate a phone Verizon?
We charge a one-time $35 fee per device activated or upgraded on the Verizon network.
This fee applies regardless of the device type, since each device is set up individually: The activation fee is a one-time charge for activating a new line of service on the Verizon network.