Does location on mode on the verizon network continuously transmit phone position when the phone is on but not being used?

yes if you put in a Verizon chip im using one on att

There are a wide range of locations that will recycle Verizon phones. Some of the more common places to recycle the phone are local retail stores such as Best Buy, Verizon Wireless stores, and...

If unlocked, then yes.

If it is a Verizon Wireless phone activating on the Verizon network, simply dial *22898 from the wireless handset. If that is unsuccessful, call them at 1-800-922-0204

yes if you have a iPhone with at&t . the way to switch iPhone carriers is take the iPhone sim card out and put a t moilble sim card or Verizon or sprint or boost moilble or whatever phone company