How do you activate a Verizon cell phone?

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Answer:

Activating a Verizon Wireless Cell Phone


If you already have service
  1. Go to VerizonWireless.com and click on My Verizon.
  2. Log in, and click "My Services" at the top.
  3. Click "My Phone" on the left.
  4. Click "Activate Phone" on the right.
  5. Depending on whether this is an upgrade or simply a phone switch, either click "Activate New Phone" or "Activate Equipment".



If you do not yet have a My Verizon account
Dial *228 from the phone you want to activate, and choose option 1.
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