Can't find a straight answer.

[basslover1]

I'm wondering what the procedure is for cancelling service with one carrier and reselling the phone to someone else?

Googling anything about cancelled cell phones only brings back results on how to avoid an ETF, which I'm not interested in.

I cancelled my Verizon service and I paid my bill (including the ETFs), I would assume that once I do that the phones can be activated on another account, right?

 

[AstroManLuca]

Yup, you've got it right.

Basically, you fulfill your contractual obligations by either maintaining service for 2 years, or by paying the ETF.

 

[bearxor]

Yes, if you cancel and your account is cleared up of any unpaid balances and fees, the phone is cleared to resell.

Of course, you could just take it in to a Verizon store and ask them to check the ESN to make sure it's cleared to reactivate.

 

[ImDonly1]

Cancel service pay off bill and fees. Resell phone.

You can check if the phone is ready to be activated elsewhere by typing it's id on here
http://www.CheckESNFree.com/

The website is run by a guy from howardforums

 

[basslover1]

Cancel service pay off bill and fees. Resell phone.

You can check if the phone is ready to be activated elsewhere by typing it's id on here
http://www.CheckESNFree.com/

The website is run by a guy from howardforums

Awesome, just checked both phones on that website and they show up clean. Thanks!

 

[bearxor]

Cancel service pay off bill and fees. Resell phone.

You can check if the phone is ready to be activated elsewhere by typing it's id on here
http://www.CheckESNFree.com/

The website is run by a guy from howardforums

That's pretty awesome. I didn't know such a thing existed.

 

[deathtrip]

Just so we're clear... I (deathtrip), owner of CheckESNFree.com am not a part of HowardForums, nor do I support or sponsor them any longer.

Also, I appreciate the good words regarding CheckESNFree.com though.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Just so we're clear... I (deathtrip), owner of CheckESNFree.com am not a part of HowardForums, nor do I support or sponsor them any longer.

Also, I appreciate the good words regarding CheckESNFree.com though.

Came in here to just say that :aww: