Bring your own device
Have a device you love? It's easy to BYOD and switch to Verizon. Get a great price on a great plan with a compatible smartphone.
Why BYOD?
Your phones, our network
Keep the phones you already own and get all the benefits of America’s most reliable 5G network.1
No long-term commitment
Activate your new lines today with the flexibility of a month-to-month agreement.
Keep your existing number
You can hold on to your current number so clients and contacts can easily reach you.
Pick the right plan for your business
Enjoy the great value of our new BYOD Unlimited plan, or choose exactly what you want for each line with My Biz Plan.
Data plans for all your other devices
Keep your team connected wherever you do business with the right mobile solutions.
FAQs
To bring your own device (BYOD) to Verizon from a third-party seller, retailer, manufacturer or from another carrier (e.g., T-Mobile, AT&T, etc.) click here to get started. There, you'll check your device’s compatibility, set up your number, choose a plan and set up your payment method.
Note: You must be the Account Owner or Account Manager to add a new line of service to an existing Verizon account.
If you're the Account Owner or Account Manager, you can add a line in My Business.
To bring your device to Verizon, you need to know the Device ID (IMEI, MEID and/or ESN). Here's how to find your device ID:
Dial *#06# to find your Device ID (IMEI), or follow the instructions below.
- Android: Settings > About Phone
- iOS: Settings > General > About
- Basic phones: Tools & Settings > About Phone > Status
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.). Check your device’s compatibility.
Note: To check compatibility, you need the device ID. To find your device ID, on your device go to:
- Android: Settings > About Phone
- iOS: Settings > General > About
- Basic phones: Tools & Settings > About Phone > Status
You can bring smartphones, tablets, laptops and hotspots that you bought from a third-party seller (e.g., Best Buy, Amazon, etc.), another phone carrier (e.g., AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.) or even a manufacturer.
To be eligible for BYOD to Verizon, your device must be unlocked and its hardware and software must be compatible with our mobile network.
Check your device’s compatibility.
Yes, when you bring an eSIM or dual SIM device from another carrier, keep in mind:
Some carriers lock their devices. A locked device will only work on that carrier's network. If your carrier has locked your device, you need to contact them to have them unlock the device (if compatible). After the carrier has unlocked the device, it can take up to 24 hours before you can activate your device with Verizon.
Learn how to activate eSIM on a new Verizon line of service.
You may be able to bring your mobile number along when you bring your device to Verizon. You can select this option and provide account details in the compatibility check and checkout process.
Note: When you're bringing a phone number to Verizon, don't cancel your service with your other carrier until we've activated your new line.