Cellular Service at the "Right" Price!

I switched my cell phone provider to Visible!

I switched from Verizon prepaid to Visible on September 28, 2021 because:

Visible is owned by Verizon and uses Verizon towers.
Unlimited cellular service for $25/month including fees and taxes!
There are occassional deals for less.
Unlimited talk.
Unlimited text.
Unlimited data.
Unlimited hotspot data at 5Mbps to 1 device.

3wmCpz

The limitation on the hotspot useage is the only limiting item I've found on the plan. Even thought it's throttled to 5Mbps and limited to one device, that is still far more generous than other plans I've seen.

First: Grab the Referral Code

Click a referral code button on this web site. Visible's web site opens in a new tab. When checking out, be sure this code appears so I get get the referral bonus of $20. If you are getting a "deal" with Visible, that code is on a seperate line - you can use both!

Danny's
Referral Code:
3wmCpz

Second: Some Decisions

Get a New Phone

If your phone is old, broken or not compatible with Visible's plans, you may want to get a new phone.

You can get a new phone whether or not you are keeping your current phone number.
Visible has phones ranging from about $100 to those close to $2000. Remember that with Visible, you are paying for a phone now instead of adding a loan repayment to your monthly price.
Follow the links and directions and you'll be ready to complete the transaction quickly.

Get a New Phone Number

If you want a new phone number, Visible can help with that, too. You'll get a Verizon prefix. Just skip the section about bringing your current number.

Bring Your Current Phone / Keep Your Current Phone Number

Most people want to do this!

First, make the change to Visible a few days before you current plan expires.
If you don't have a current plan, you may not be able to get your current phone unlocked and you will not be able to keep your current phone number (since it's no longer your number).
Typically, you need to know your current phone number, carrier, carrier account number, and a transfer passcode. You may be able to get those items from your current account web page or you may need to phone your current carrier to get them. If you phone, expect pressure to keep your business. Remember, the amounts quoted by carriers seldom include fees and taxes, which are included in Visible's prices.
Download the Visible app on your phone and use it to complete the process. It's much easier when you can copy and paste things like IMEI and eSIM numbers!
Visible's process begins with checking the IMEI number. They have a help page to guide you in finding it.
If you've had your phone quite a while and have completed any contract with you current carrier, your phone is supposed to beunlocked.
If you phone is "locked" by your current carrier, you have to go through your current carrier's process to get it unlocked! I suggest your use an internet search (such as Google) using your current carrier's name and the words "unlock phone".
Phone companies won't unlock a phone is you still owe money on it or have not yet completed the term (number of months) for which you signed up unless you pay the early termination fees.
If you have a modern phone, you can activate today by using eSIM.
Older phones will need a Visible SIM card that has to be shipped to you (usually 2-3 day deliverty). You can complete the transfer once you install the SIM card and activate it on the phone with the Visible app.

Once you confirm your phone is compatible, you're ready to choose your plan (the least expensive is the correct one for most everyone).

Third: The Order Page

On the order page:

Be sure you have entered the code for any "deal" Visible may be offering. This is not always available.
Be sure you have entered the referral code ( 3wmCpz ) so you get any discounts that code offers. This is always available.
Look at the total on this page to be sure it is what you expected! There may be some rates and then some discounts.
Be sure to create an account and add your payment method. Be sure you have the funds to pay today's amount!

Respond to e-mail that asks to confirm your e-mail address. If you need a SIM card it may not ship until you confirm the e-mail address. Visible usually doesn't charge your card for the SIM card until you activate it.

Here are some potential issues you may encounter if you pay for more than one phone line:

You need a different e-mail address for each phone line unless you do their "Circle" plan.
The account's name and address needs to match the name on the credit card. I found I could capitalize a different letter in my first name on each account. So, on the portal, I can glance at my name on the menu and confirm which phone line I'm viewing.
Each phone line is billed separately. Your credit card statement will have one billing line for each phone line.

Next: Completing The Transfer

If you are using eSIM or as soon as your install the Visible SIM card, you should be able to complete the transfer to Visible by clicking "Activate".

This takes several minutes to happen, and you may need to restart your phone two or three times.
Eventually, you should see "Visible" on the top line where you carrier name appears.
There will likely be a few email messages confirming what's happening or telling you next steps.

Finally: After You've Activated

You're not quite done! There are some things to do on the Visible portal. "Sign in" if you have not already done so.

On the menu line, highlight your name, then choose "Account".
"Overview" shows most details of your account. Don't get upset if you see the wrong amount. That gets fixed later.
See if any discounts or promotions are available and take advantage of them, if appropriate.
Still on the "Overview" tab, I assume you want to enable AutoPay.
Remember, every 30 days after your activation and subsequent renewal, you'll get charged for the next month.
"Referrals" tab is where you see referral your code to let others join Visible for $20 off the first month and you get $20 off a future month When someone activates their phone line using your referral code, the "Bring a Friend credits" portion of this page shows the number of credits forthcoming to your account. In addition, the "Summary" tab reflects a $35.00 discount when it shows the planned charge for your next billing.

Summary

Briefly:

Use the Visible web site/portal to sign up
- Choose one of the buttons, above, to get your first month for a dicounted price.
Receive your SIM card
On your phone
- Download the Visible app
- Choose "Activate"
- Change SIM cards
- Restart your phone.
Re-visit the Visible web site/portal:
- Set up Autopay, if you like.
- Utilize the "Referral code" to get a future (up to 12) month at a discount.
- Oh, when your credit card expires and you need to enter the new date, you may have to delete the old one before adding. Be sure to add the new card to AutoPay (it doesn't happen automatically)!
Remember to cancel your account with your old provider. Otherwise, they might keep billing you.

Enjoy unlimited Verizon service.

I am an optimist. "A pessimist is a person who turns to the last page of a history book to see how it ends." (definition by Danny Stewart, circa 1980).

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