[Q] Verizon and Non-VZW Nexus 6

[dcoryh192]

Hi,

I have read several threads about this, so I have a basic idea of what will happen, but I just want some specific answers to a few things. Sorry if these particular questions have been addressed already.

I am a long time verizon subscriber. I am on a Nationwide Talk & Text plan with my family. I am not the primary line on the account. I still have unlimited data that I would like to hold on to. My Moto X (1st Gen DE) just took a swim in the washing machine so it's time to upgrade. I would ideally like to get the 64GB N6 from google or moto, but I would settle for the official VZW version if the non-VZW complicates things too much.

So here are my questions:

I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?

I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.

Thanks!

 

[cam30era]

I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?

I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.

Thanks!

1st question: I'm not sure.

2nd question: No activation required. Just put your MotoX SIM in your N6.

3rd answer to unasked question: Be aware that only the IMEI for VZW devices are white listed. This means you won't receive a BYOD discount if you activate a non VZW version.

 

[TCPDump]

Hi,

I have read several threads about this, so I have a basic idea of what will happen, but I just want some specific answers to a few things. Sorry if these particular questions have been addressed already.

I am a long time verizon subscriber. I am on a Nationwide Talk & Text plan with my family. I am not the primary line on the account. I still have unlimited data that I would like to hold on to. My Moto X (1st Gen DE) just took a swim in the washing machine so it's time to upgrade. I would ideally like to get the 64GB N6 from google or moto, but I would settle for the official VZW version if the non-VZW complicates things too much.

So here are my questions:

I know that if I buy from Google/Moto, then the phone will be listed as a non-verizon device. I have seen people talk about how this will make it difficult to change plan options. Is this only the case if my line were the primary line (it isn't)? Or will this cause issues for my family members too if they decide to change things?



I have a nano-sim already from my MotoX. Would activation be easiest if I just popped that into my N6? I know people have had to fight with activating new SIM cards, I just want to know if I have anything in store for me with using my existing SIM card.



Thanks!

Technically VZW reserves the right to give you trouble anytime it's not a VZW device. Interestingly enough the new legal precendence requires carriers to allow their devices to be carrier unlocked, but does not require them to accept devices on to their network whenever they see fit. Its sort of hit and miss. There are a lot of folks who have the GPE version and no issues, others that have had a lot of issue. The "safest" bet is to get a VZW N6 at retail and roll with it.

SIMs are typically swappable, so long as they are the same form factor. I just got my N6 Friday and took the SIM out of my old phone, put it right in my N6. The switch over was without issue.

 

[dcoryh192]

Thanks for the guidance!

3rd answer to unasked question: Be aware that only the IMEI for VZW devices are white listed. This means you won't receive a BYOD discount if you activate a non VZW version.

Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.

There are a lot of folks who have the GPE version and no issues, others that have had a lot of issue. The "safest" bet is to get a VZW N6 at retail and roll with it.

SIMs are typically swappable, so long as they are the same form factor. I just got my N6 Friday and took the SIM out of my old phone, put it right in my N6. The switch over was without issue.

Both the MotoX and N6 have nano-sims, so no cutting required. Just out of curiosity, are you running the VZW or GPE?

 

[TCPDump]

Thanks for the guidance!

Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.


Both the MotoX and N6 have nano-sims, so no cutting required. Just out of curiosity, are you running the VZW or GPE?

VZW Version

 

[cam30era]

Thanks for the guidance!

Apparently the BYOD discount (technically just "out-of-contract" discount, apparently) doesn't apply on my old NationWide plan, so this isn't really an issue unless we upgrade to MoreEverything. I don't remember whether it is possible to upgrade the plan and keep unlimited data.

No, you'll loose unlimited data if you change to the Edge plan.

Welcome. And BTW; there's a button for that.

 

[dcoryh192]

Thanks again for the help!

I think I will go with the unlocked version from Moto. If I have issues with Verizon, then I can return it within 14 days and go back to the VZW Edition.