Can I switch back to Verizon from AT&T?
This indicates that many people change their wireless carriers such as Verizon or AT&T for a better offer or better connection. There is usually a question that comes to mind and that is whether one can change back to Verizon if he or she left recently to join AT&T. The short answer to this question will be yes, you can switch back to Verizon even if you have recently switched to AT&T. Here’s what you need to know.
The Process of Returning to Verizon
The process of reverting to the initial sign-up mode is also the same. Here are the basic steps.
1. Search for Verizon plans and determine how you can select a plan that will cater to your data needs and your pocket. Verizon offers several different plans, including unlimited and shared data plans. Consider the cost of lines, and the cost of the device, and pay attention to such features as mobile hotspots, or streaming in high definition.
2. To check the coverage go to Verizon’s website and look for its coverage map and see if their 4G LTE is strong in places you often visit. As far as appearance is concerned, the carriers are fairly comparable today but there can still be variations based on regions.
3. Get an original Verizon phone either from Verizon company or from third-party vendors. If you plan on buying a new phone, ensure it supports Verizon’s network bands and is unlocked if you are to use your phone.
4. Activate your Verizon service. If you made your purchase through the use of online shopping or telesales, Verizon will send you the SIM card. If you purchased in a Verizon store they can be activated immediately with a new SIM card.
5. Activate your mobile phone with Verizon while following the instructions and port your number from AT&T. Porting of numbers often takes as short as 5 minutes up to several hours depending on the systems of the carriers involved.
6. Once your number is with Verizon port it to Verizon and then call AT&T to request that your wireless lines and service with AT&T be canceled. If you are under a contractual agreement or on a device payment plan, there may be additional early termination fees.
Beginning in mid-December, Verizon began offering ETFs and contracts once again.
If one is still under the contract with AT&T when they switch back to Verizon, then he or she will have to fork out for an early termination fee. This can range from $15 to $325 per device based on the novelty of your service. You may also owe any device payment plan balances on the AT&T phones that you own. Keep your last AT&T bill to act as evidence in case you were charged some ETFs before terminating the contract.
On the Verizon side, their current plans do not include obligatory annual subscription plans. But sometimes you may be required to purchase new Verizon phones using device payment. This is more like a monthly installment loan rather than an agreement. Following it has been paid up, you can decide to leave at any one time without being charged termination fees.
The reasons why customers switched from AT&T to Verizon
There are a few common reasons previous Verizon subscribers leave AT&T Internet and come back.
Better service or coverage: Verizon has put a lot of money into their network and generally, emerges as a winner when it comes to the performance test across the country. Rural area coverage also differs between the carriers sometimes. For instance, if you were experiencing challenges such as dropped calls that make you switch from a certain network back to the previous one.
Cheaper monthly bills: Bitter rivalry is witnessed among the wireless companies. Carriers may switch positions so the cheaper one this month may be the more expensive one next. It can let you spend less every month or get more data for the same amount of money.
Better phones and selection: Device choices are even shifted from one carrier to another. For instance, AT&T may introduce a special color for iPhone while Verizon may offer the first chance at new Samsung devices. Phone promos also help people to change their subscriptions.
Change in data usage needs: This is because, with the increase in the use of apps and media streaming, customers end up using more mobile data. If you thought that you would not need much data, it is advisable to switch to Verizon’s higher capacity unlimited plans to avoid the issue of incurring overages.
Simply a better experience: Perhaps you have prior years of good experience with Verizon customer service or felt that their account management facility was more convenient to use. It is not ideal to be churning back and forth, but it does make sense to go with the carrier that best aligns with your preferences.
Advantages and Disadvantages of going back to Verizon Wireless
Here’s a quick rundown of potential advantages and disadvantages to weigh when considering the switch back.
Pros
- Most popular coverage and speeds across the country
- Good device compatibility range and offering most popular current iPhones and Androids
- Many actual shops for face-to-face customer help
- Extensive unlimited data plans with additional bonuses.
- We came up with mix-and-match plans to suit each line so that no two lines require the same type of plan.
Cons
- Usually monthly service more costly than major rivals
- Early termination fees if one is still under the contract of AT&T
- Some perks of being an AT&T customer and which you could miss (exclusive content, early access to devices, etc)
- This is because the process of switching carriers twice within a short span can be very frustrating.
Making the Switch Back
Cutting across the various wireless carriers is always a little hectic in terms of porting, new devices, new plans, and the cancellation of previous services that one may have signed up for. However, players like Verizon and AT&T are very keen on the churn rate and will do everything possible to make it smooth. Some physical Verizon stores have also established digital switch kits and individual representatives for competitor transfer.
If you find out that Verizon is still the most suitable provider for your wireless needs, do not wait to return here. With networks developing and plans evolving with time, it is only advisable to reconsider which provider offers you the best user experience. Observing the deals around the time of the important holidays, new phone releases and seasonal trends will help you to get the most out of your experience as a wireless customer.
You can always change your carrier yet again in the future should another juicy offer appear or when it is time for 5G and new devices. Wireless competition still intensifies and in the thick of it all, consumers are on the receiving end to get better networks and get the carrier that would suit them and their pockets.
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