AND sometimes their phones are cheaper ! The people at Best Buy have been far more helpful and getting accessories is much easier and cheaper. Their “geek squad” protection plan is MUCH better than the Verizon insurance plan for your phone.
Then, should I buy a phone from verizon?
For most people, purchasing a phone from a carrier like Verizon is simpler . Trade-in programs often make these devices more affordable, and you get the option to pay for your phone in monthly installments.
Should I buy my phone from apple or verizon?
If you think you’re going to switch wireless carriers in the near future, purchasing from Apple is probably the best option . You’ll pay a little more in the short-term, but save yourself the headache of trying to have the phone unlocked. Regardless of where you purchase your i. Phone, we recommend doing so online.
One of the next things we wanted the answer to was; why should I buy a phone from Verizon?
They have great customer service and they offer a warranty that is a lot better then what phone stores offers If you do have a problem or need help with your phone they are very knowledgeable!!!
Can I buy a cell phone from another company through Verizon?
Even with a deal like this through Verizon, you can buy your cell phone somewhere else and then hook it up to your Verizon account to save even more .
Also, can I upgrade my Verizon account to Best Buy Mobile?
One source stated the monthly fee (for both Verizon insurance and Geek Squad) depends on the type of phone you are purchasing. Best Buy Mobile can typically upgrade your Verizon account 1 week prior to the actual date . As far as I know it does not matter which phone you are purchasing, the restrictions boxerkate mentioned might be only through the Verizon stores.
Carrier phones are almost always locked to that carrier; in other words, you can’t buy a phone through Verizon and then immediately take it to AT&T. This lockdown can be removed , but there are usually significant requirements involved (more on that in a bit). Related: Best unlocked Android phones.
Then, can I take my Verizon phone to another carrier?
That means you can’t take it to another carrier unless it first gets unlocked by the original one—and even then, your phone may only be compatible with another carrier of the same type: GSM (AT&T and T-Mobile) or CDMA (Verizon and Sprint). That means if you buy a phone from the Verizon store, you can only use that phone on Verizon .
If you purchase your phone from one corporate store, from VZW cusotmer service, or online from My Verizon, you can return your phone for a new one or get your money back within 30 days from the purchase at any corporate store, or by sending the phone back to the direct fullfilment warehouse if you ordered it online or from customer care.
Should you buy a phone from your carrier or buy it online?
Here’s a no-brainer: if your carrier has the phone you want and you don’t plan on changing carriers anytime soon, there’s no real problem with buying it from them.
If you’re happy with your wireless carrier, purchase your new i. Phone directly from them. You’ll get a better deal and you won’t need to worry about whether or not the i. Phone is unlocked. If you think you’re going to switch wireless carriers in the near future, purchasing from Apple is probably the best option .
Did you ever buy an iPhone through Verizon?
But I will admit I never purchased an i. Phone through Verizon. If you are paying in full then it might depend on if you are trading in another phone and how much each company offers. I prefer Apple Care + over the Verizon offer and not sure if you can add Apple Care + after the fact if you purchase through another vender besides Apple.
Then, why did you buy your iPhone XS outright from Verizon?
I learned i bought my XS outright from Verizon, via Target, because it was a better deal than buying from Apple. 10 months later when the mute switch malfunctioned, I didn’t have a local Apple store to take it to and would have had to send it to Apple for repair/replacement, leaving me without a phone while they fixed it.
Does Best Buy have a cell phone area?
By the way Best Buy, I’ve been to the cell phone area of the Mall Woods Best Buy in Dayton, Ohio three times in the last week to play with phones and not once did anyone ask me if I had questions or needed help. For some reason, this is an issue with this store.