Preguntas frecuentes sobre Trae tu propio dispositivo con una eSIM

You can enroll with an eSIM if you meet the following qualifications:

• You have an Apple® iPhone® 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max or iPhone XR running iOS 12.1.2 or later;
• You're in an area that has Verizon Wireless coverage and;
• Your iPhone is currently unlocked
  
  • We'll check to make sure you phone is unlocked and eligible to sign up when going through the activation process in the My Verizon app
    
  • If you bought your iPhone from your current carrier or other retailers, you'll need to contact them to unlock your phone
    
  • If you bought your iPhone directly from Apple, you may need to contact your carrier to have your phone unlocked

To enroll, download the My Verizon app and follow the instructions on the screens. Use the information below for help, or visit our How to Use Guide for additional information:

1. Download the My Verizon app from the App Store.
2. Tap the My Verizon icon to open it.
3. Once the My Verizon app opens, tap Join Now.
4. Locate your Digital SIM IMEI:
   
   • Toca Settings
   • Tap General
   • Tap About
   • Scroll to your Digital SIM IMEI, then tap and hold to Copy
5. Enter your Digital SIM IMEI
   
   • Return to the My Verizon app
   • Tap the field for Digital SIM IMEI Number
   • Tap and hold to Paste your SIM IMEI
   • Tap Check eligibility
6. On the next screen tap Let's Go
7. You'll proceed through a series of screens with steps to activate Verizon service:
   
   • Choose your location
   • Review and pick a plan
   • Selecciona un número telefónico 
   • Enter your account, billing, and payment information
   • Complete a credit check
   • Create a PIN
   • Agree to the Customer Agreement
   • Review the information you entered
   After you finish navigating through the screens, you'll need to activate your eSIM:
   
   
8. Check your email on another device (computer, tablet, etc.) for a confirmation message from Verizon that contains a QR code.
9. Use your iPhone to scan the QR code:
   
   • Toca Settings
   • Toca Celular
   • Tap Add Cellular Plan
   • Scan the QR code from your email
   • You'll be taken to a new set of screens to set up your account

When switching to Verizon, you can either port your existing number over from your current carrier, or you can elect to have a new number assigned to you. You'll be able to pick which option is best for you while completing the set up screens.

Note: To qualify for the $250 bring your own device promo, you must port your number to Verizon from your existing carrier.

Verizon offers several Unlimited plans to choose from. You can mix and match plans depending on what the needs are for each smartphone on your account. For help deciding what's right for you, take a look at our plan comparison.

It can take up to up to 15 minutes for your phone to connect to the Verizon network for the first time. Please don't attempt to activate service again while waiting to connect to service.

If after 15 minutes your service is not activated, try contacting us for help.

If you have an iPhone, open the Control Center by swiping down, or from an Android smartphone go to Settings > About Phone > Status. You can then check to see if you are connected to the Verizon network, along with your signal strength.

After you sign up for service you can manage your account through the My Verizon app or from My Verizon online. My Verizon allows you to do things like view and pay your bill, change your plan and upgrade your device.

For more information on the My Verizon app, visit our My Verizon FAQs.

To learn about your bill, including how access and pay it, visit our Billing Statement FAQs.

If you run into trouble using the app, you can activate your device on the Verizon network using its eSIM by visiting a Verizon location or by contacting us.

Yes, if your device doesn't have an eSIM, you can still activate it on the Verizon network using a physical SIM card. You can enroll by going online, visiting a Verizon location or contacting us.

You can check for available rebate offers on our Bring Your Own Device page. For more information on our rebate program, visit our rebate FAQs.

For more information on eSIM, you can visit Apple's support page.