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How to upgrade a phone that is already paid off
This seems like it would be simple but I am a little confused after reading posts here. One of the lines on my account has an old iphone 6 that was a BYOD. If I want to upgrade that line to a new phone, is it as simple as going to an Xfinity store or ordering it online? Are the problems I read about just when people try to bring their own device to an already existing line? Is there any way to get a phone with rebates if you alrady have a line?
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XfinityChrisL
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280 Messages
6 years ago
Hello D-man,
Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention and pardon the delayed response to your original post. As of now, we do not support an NDEL (New Device Existing Line) process for BYOD service lines.
In order to obtain a new device, it would require a new service line with a new mobile number. Rest assured that we are continually seeking to implement new features that offer our customers more flexibility with their devices and service lines.
If you would still have me look into your account, let me know by sending me a private message by clicking on my name ComcastChrisL and then click the blue send message button. Make sure to include the first and last name of the account holder, the account number, and the last 4 digits of the stored payment method on file.
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D-man
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130 Messages
6 years ago
Anyone?
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D-man
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130 Messages
6 years ago
So are you saying that once that phone dies or if I just want to get a new one, that I can no longer use that phone number? That sounds ridiculous. Can I at least order a new phone on a new line and put the SIM card from the old phone into it? Is there any way at all to get a new phone on that phone number?
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requa
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6 years ago
I think there's some confusion here. You should be able to buy a new phone from Xfinity and use it on your existing number. What you can't do, currently, is buy a new phone that you found at a better price elsewhere to use as BYOD on an existing Xfinity number. This is what people are griping about, but it does make sense -- Xfinity treats BYOD as a marketing tool to make it easier for new customers to switch from their existing carriers.
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D-man
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130 Messages
6 years ago
I am going to bring this up again because I don't feel like I got a straight answer. To restate, I am not trying to BYOD to an existing line. I orginally BYOD to Xfinity and now I want to upgrade that line to a new device purchased throught Xfinity. Is that possible?
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DaveO3
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778 Messages
6 years ago
It appears that you can upgrade your device by using the Xfinity Mobile App as long as you get your new device through XM. Log in, go to devices, select your device, Select Device upgrade, if you are eligible it will tell you, select the Get Started button under the Get a new device for this line section, and so on.
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WKG
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277 Messages
5 years ago
bUT THE DISCOUNT REQUIRES A NEW LINE, WHAT gives?
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DaveO3
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778 Messages
5 years ago
The current discounts are for new lines as well as upgrades without new lines. For new lines ported in the discounts are deducted monthly, whereas for upgrades you receive a debit card within 14 to 16 weeks. Read the terms carefully.
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patg01
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5 years ago
I replaced my son's phone today (8/20) that was paid off and no discounts applied. They were for new lines only. The $100 discount was for new lines only.
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DaveO3
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778 Messages
5 years ago
Both the new line and upgrade $200 discounts for iPhones expired on Monday the 17th of August. You snooze you lose, as I had to tell several of my friends on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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