Activating an non- compatible Unlocked Phone - Note 20

For those out there like me that, like me, bought an unlocked phone from Samsung (Note 20 Ultra) and tried to move it to Xfinity only to be told it was "not compatible", it looks like I have discovered a workaround.

I spent multiple calls and chats trying to get a Factory Unlocked Note 20 Ultra activated with Xfinity and was told, the IMEI was not compatible and there was nothing they or I could do about it.

Once I found out that Xfinity leases Verizon cell time, I realized that this was due to the fact that my IMEI # is not in Verizon's system and Xfinity is either unwilling or unable to add it to the network.

So decide to look for a back door.  After some research I discovered that the Visible.com service is a Verizon company and after checking with them they said they could take my device (i.e. IMEI).  I decided to do a trial with a new #/SIM card.  After a couple of days on their network I went back to the Xfinity BYOB compatibility checker and ( surprise, surprise) my phone is now compatible with the Xfinity network.

Now the question is do I stay with Xfinity or do I switch/port my # to Visible.  Not real happy with Xfinity support (except for one advanced tech, named Stephanie ).  Even had on of the techs hang up on me while I asking questions about the issue.

So for those of you out there wanting to get a factory Unlocked phone on the Xfinity network, maybe this will work.  

I also imagine this would work using Verizon directly, but they had a $35 activation fee for BYOD.

I also wonder if just sticking a working Verizon SIM in the phone for a few days might register the IMEI on their network

I'd love to hear about other peoples success/failures trying this process.

Good Luck

DPJKW