Upgrade your Verizon mobile device FAQs

An upgrade is when you buy a mobile device through Verizon to replace a mobile device that's already using a line on your account.

You can upgrade by buying a new or certified pre-owned device, and paying full price or using device payments. (The device must be "upgrade eligible" to use device payments).

You can also replace a device on your account with a device you already own. Learn more on the Bring your own mobile device (BYOD) FAQs.

You can upgrade a device if your account is not past due and you bought the device you want to replace:

• At retail price - you can upgrade to a new device any time.
• With a device payment agreement - you can upgrade when any of these applies:
  • You paid off your device payment agreement.*
  • You do an early upgrade. Learn more about the early upgrade program.
  • You bought your device at a discount for signing a 2-year contract and that contract ended.

*When you pay off your device agreement, any monthly promotional credits you get for that device will stop.

To learn if your current device can be upgraded, go to the Device overview page in My Verizon. Scroll down to view your devices. "Upgrade now" appears under eligible devices.

To find the upgrade eligibility date for other devices, tap the device, then tap Check Upgrade Options.

No. Pending orders must be completed or removed before you can upgrade a device

An Account Owner or Account Manager can remove a pending order on your My orders page in My Verizon. Tap or click View pending account changes then follow the prompts to delete the pending account change.

Learn more on our Pending Account Changes page.

Yes. You can upgrade an upgrade-eligible, non-phone device (e.g., mobile hotspot, tablet, smartwatch, etc.).

If you use device payments for the new device, then you can only upgrade to the same type of device (i.e., a connected device or a tablet/internet/home device). If you pay full price, you can upgrade to any device type, including a phone.

With Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Welcome, you’re eligible to receive our best current in-market smartphone offer with trade-in. That’s whether you’re upgrading an existing device or adding a line to your plan.

Learn more about Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Welcome.

After you switch or pay off your device, you have access to our best device deals every 36 months or when your device is paid off, as long as you have the plan.*
*Your line must stay on myPlan for a full 36 months to get the best promotional discounts. If you change to any other plan you lose the rest of the promotional value.

If your account is not past due and you have an upgrade eligible device, you can upgrade by visiting the Device overview page in My Verizon. Choose the device you want to replace and follow the prompts.

When you upgrade your device you can choose to change your plan or keep the same plan:

1. Go to the Device overview page in My Verizon.
2. Tap Upgrade now under the device and follow the prompts to choose a new device and optional accessories. You’ll have the option to keep your plan or explore a new plan.
3. Choose a plan option and follow the prompts to complete your order.

We charge a one-time $40 upgrade fee each time you change to a device with a new SIM on an existing mobile line. With each upgrade you get:

• 30 days of personalized tech support for smartphones (60 days if purchased online). Look for a text from us with a link to access this support.
• Virtual setup of the SIM in your mobile device.
• Verizon Smart Setup - Provides self-paced, step-by-step help to back up your phone for content and contact transfer, to migrate your information and set up your device.
• 2-day shipping for online orders or ship from store.

You can check your order status on your My orders page in My Verizon. Tap an order to view its status.

You must be signed up for the Bill to Account option to have equipment purchases charged to your account:

• You must have a standard monthly account with Verizon for at least 6 months to bill equipment to your account.
• Bill to Account isn't available for prepaid accounts.

Learn more with our Bill devices, accessories & services to your mobile account FAQs.