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[USA] 30-Day eSIM Free Trial (5G Network, 100GB Data, Domestic Calling Only) @ Verizon Wireless

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[USA] 30-Day eSIM Free Trial (5G Network, 100GB Data, Domestic Calling Only) @ Verizon Wireless
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TEER3X on 21/04/2023 - 10:05 verizon.com (2789 clicks)
Last edited 21/04/2023 - 13:07 by 2 other users

Verizon Free Trial gives you up to 30 days of Verizon service free of charge, including:

Unlimited talk and texting
Up to 100 GB of 4G/5G Premium data* on Verizon's premium network
480p streaming with 4G/5G Nationwide; 4K streaming with 5G Ultra Wideband*

You'll have domestic calling only during the trial. International services and add-on features aren't included.

Can confirm this worked with an iPhone-12 activating from a nomad esim data only plan, not sure if your phone needs an existing plan on it first. I did not need to change countries in the Apple App store, left it as Australian.

You can try the 7-day google fi trial first (works easily on android), but be sure to cancel
https://fi.google.com/about/free-trial

You must be in the US for this to work, myself and others have tried to get it to activate prior to going, it won't work and you'll get an error message saying you've already used the trial

If you don't want to see any more Freebie deals for mobile services in other countries: Click Travel Sim Card tag, then click the ellipsis (…) menu and then check both boxes that appear.

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Comments

  • pw2002au on 21/04/2023 - 10:09
    +14

    This would send shivers down the travel sim card companies if it works easily.

    • ltwo on 21/04/2023 - 10:58

      only for USA

      • GregRust on 21/04/2023 - 11:15

        If one goes to the USA from Australia, they are travelling, no?

        • ltwo on 21/04/2023 - 11:49
          +1

          yes absolutely. but there are many other countries Australians travel to. so travel sim card companies may not be shivering.

          • andresampras on 21/04/2023 - 13:40
            +4

            @ltwo: what if it's really cold.

            • ltwo on 21/04/2023 - 14:07

              @andresampras: then maybe. but hopefully they aren't struggling that badly that they cannot afford heating in their workplaces.

            • SpareTyre on 21/04/2023 - 14:59

              @andresampras: Maybe shriveling too.

  • YouSirName on 21/04/2023 - 10:34
    +1

    You're ineligible for Verizon's Free Trial at this time.
    Because you participated in Verizon's Free Trial within the last six months, you won't be able to access another Free Trial at this time.

    🙄

    • TEER3X on 21/04/2023 - 10:40
      +1

      It's because you're not in the US. I was getting that message with both my phones, vpn, etc while in Australia

      • illumination on 21/04/2023 - 11:06
        +4

        Wait, what? So it doesn't even work with VPN in Aus? How do we get it in Aus then?

        • nightelves on 21/04/2023 - 11:11

          Wonder if location spoofer works.

          • illumination on 21/04/2023 - 11:23

            @nightelves: Not a bad idea

            • bio on 21/04/2023 - 12:28
              +1

              @illumination: This is a 5G deal. I believe your phone needs to communicate with a Verizon tower.

              • 01011010 on 21/04/2023 - 16:58

                @bio: @bio is correct. can confirm thats the case.

      • Timetraveler on 21/04/2023 - 11:18
        +2

        You should put that you need to be in the USA in your post for it to work as I also did the vpn as well with the same results as “illumination”

        • illumination on 21/04/2023 - 11:23

          I hadn't tried (yet) - was just asking hypothetically.

          • Timetraveler on 21/04/2023 - 11:25

            @illumination: Sorry. Well in that case Save yourself the trouble and don’t waste your time like I did.
            I’m not being ungrateful but would have savde me the time and others that may try it from here in Australia.

        • TEER3X on 21/04/2023 - 11:57
          +1

          Added, great idea

      • YouSirName on 21/04/2023 - 11:50

        Is this a limited-time offer or runs for long? I’d be in the US in 10 days.

        • TEER3X on 21/04/2023 - 12:00
          +2

          It's been running for ages, but I highly recommend trying Google fi 7 day trial first as soon as you land, it seems to be the simplest to get going.

          • YouSirName on 30/04/2023 - 15:00

            @TEER3X: Im in the US now. It keeps showing me “Looks like you aren’t signed into your Apple ID or iCloud”. I’m signed in though. Logged out and logged in back. Same error. Any clue?

  • schwifty on 21/04/2023 - 10:37

    Wish it wasn't just esim. Going there soon would have been perfect

    • nightelves on 21/04/2023 - 11:11
      +1

      They should push for esim harder. The technology is great.

      • YouSirName on 21/04/2023 - 11:46
        -3

        Until you format the phone

        • ltwo on 21/04/2023 - 11:49

          isn't it as simple as requesting an esim replacement? how often do people format their phones?

          • YouSirName on 21/04/2023 - 11:54
            +1

            @ltwo: …or water damage your phone and it doesn’t turn on or break your phone or brick your phone etc etc. I think there are many scenarios you’d end up with no sim. If the QR code to activate the e-sim last for ever (with additional security methods - password protection may be? or something else), I think it will be better.

        • nightelves on 21/04/2023 - 12:07
          -1

          Have you used esim before? It's just a QR code that you scan to activate the sim. I've deleted my esim and re-added it back in countless of times.

          • Bii on 21/04/2023 - 12:11

            @nightelves: I can add multiple esims and swap them whenever I want and instantly

          • YouSirName on 21/04/2023 - 12:15

            @nightelves: Oh I didn’t know that. I thought the QR code was of single-use. Thanks for educating.

            • illumination on 21/04/2023 - 13:04
              +4

              @YouSirName: It is single-use. You have to get a new QR code. You can't re-use the same one.

              • nightelves on 21/04/2023 - 14:13

                @illumination: Wait but your roaming esim I was able to add and re-add again just fine.

                • illumination on 22/04/2023 - 14:53

                  @nightelves: Ok I'm really surprised. I don't think that's supposed to be the case…!

                  Might try it out later

      • schwifty on 21/04/2023 - 12:33

        Yeh it's great if you're phone supports esim

  • mousie on 21/04/2023 - 10:51
    +10

    USABargain

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 21/04/2023 - 12:17

      NotOZBargain ?

    • Wimothy Jongingtons on 21/04/2023 - 15:21
      +3

      I think its fair. If there can be deals for Japan Rail pass - which is niche, I don't see the issue with this niche deal. Still helpful for people looking at deals in the travel-sim section.

  • prisonmike on 21/04/2023 - 11:03

    This is brilliant.

  • carpecrash on 21/04/2023 - 11:26

    I arrived in the US for the first time in my life yesterday. I have been hunting around for an esim prepaid Verizon and AT&T all day. And finally today found one and paid US$42. AND NOW THIS DEAL CROPS UP!!!!!!

  • samyall on 21/04/2023 - 11:35
    +2

    Looks like T-Mobile does 3 months: https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial

  • DontNeedThis on 21/04/2023 - 12:40
    -6

    Seriously? Are we really posting deals from other countries on the off-chance that some people here might be travelling to those destinations? Should we also consider posting deals from the Dominican Republic and Belarus since some people in AU might be visiting those places in the near future?

    • pennypincher98 on 21/04/2023 - 13:01
      +2

      Honestly there's a report button for "Not Available to Australia" but seeing as the other deal was allowed to stay up I'm not even sure why it's still an option?

    • Moderatorscrimshaw on 21/04/2023 - 13:05

      If you do not want to see deals tagged with Travel SIM Cards, you can hide the tag. Do so by clicking "Travel SIM Cards" click the ellipsis (…) menu and then check both boxes.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2023 - 14:00
        +2

        One of the reasons for reporting a deal is that it's not available in Australia. This deal is not available in Australia.

        • Moderatorneil on 21/04/2023 - 16:52

          Deal Posting Guidelines: Overseas Deals:

          Deals in Overseas Countries - Deals available overseas may be applicable to Australians traveling to that destination. Some deals located overseas may not be applicable to the majority of Australians in reasonable circumstances however. Currently only travel/tourist related deals should be posted on OzBargain, these include but are not limited to: Flights, Accommodation, Tours, Airport Facilities/Transport, Special Events (World Cup, Olympics etc) & Communication (Sim Cards, Roaming internet etc). Deals outside of these categories or not realistically applicable to the majority of members may be removed by a moderator. See Discussion

          • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2023 - 19:36
            -1

            @neil: Yes, I see it was thoroughly discussed.

      • andresampras on 21/04/2023 - 17:44

        Can we do inline images in comments now?

    • samyall on 21/04/2023 - 13:52
      +1

      Username checks out.

    • Moderatorneil on 21/04/2023 - 16:53

      Deal Posting Guidelines: Overseas Deals:

      Deals in Overseas Countries - Deals available overseas may be applicable to Australians traveling to that destination. Some deals located overseas may not be applicable to the majority of Australians in reasonable circumstances however. Currently only travel/tourist related deals should be posted on OzBargain, these include but are not limited to: Flights, Accommodation, Tours, Airport Facilities/Transport, Special Events (World Cup, Olympics etc) & Communication (Sim Cards, Roaming internet etc). Deals outside of these categories or not realistically applicable to the majority of members may be removed by a moderator. See Discussion

  • Wimothy Jongingtons on 21/04/2023 - 15:16
    +1

    goddamn it I paid $40aud for a 12 day T-Mobile sim from amazon last week, such is life. Could be worse. Like that bloke above who paid 40USD less than a day ago.

  • simonnreynolds on 21/04/2023 - 15:22

    Google FI app not available on Australian iOS App Store FYI

  • DingoBlue on 21/04/2023 - 18:09
    -3

    This is the lowest IQ thread yet.

  • Choanita on 30/04/2023 - 00:24

    The app store tells me
    "this item is not available in your country", even though I am physically in the US right now.

    • illumination on 30/04/2023 - 03:06

      Don't think it's about your physical country, but rather, the country of the Google profile that your phone is currently browsing the Play Store with.

      • Choanita on 30/04/2023 - 10:10

        How can I change the country?

        • TEER3X on 30/04/2023 - 11:58

          If you're using android just google the .APK file

          apkpure has been around for a long time, I've downloaded from there with no issues.

  • crumbo85 on 30/04/2023 - 20:57
    +1

    Thanks for this - currently in the States at the moment and using this. Took about 5min to get it up and running (have a feeling that was mainly due to the slow wifi I was on) on an iPhone. Downloaded the app in AU then ran through the process once I landed. Speeds and coverage are good so far.

    • rdhupar on 02/05/2023 - 16:54

      It asks me for a US mobile number. What do you put in there? It's showing mandatory to me.

      • Brick50 on 03/05/2023 - 16:07

        Keen to know also, i'm going on Saturday

        • rdhupar on 04/05/2023 - 12:27

          Just my experience: wasted two days on it. Tried online chat, calling customer service and in store. Everyone kept pawning off to the other. In the end I just got a Tello plan. Cost me US$14.xx (AU$ 22.xx) through esim and I have 30 days unlimited calls, text and data. No contract.

          If you want to try it (as an OZbargainer, U have to or lose your licence), download the APK for My Verizon app unless you can change your play store licence to US. (Don't know about App store)

          • Brick50 on 04/05/2023 - 12:57

            @rdhupar: I'm going for just over 30 days, and have already bought a tmobile sim and an att sim for partner
            We both should have US numbers with those sims so hopefully can then activate this trial from that number

            I was able to download app from Aus apple store

            • rdhupar on 05/05/2023 - 00:50

              @Brick50: I had a Simsdirect number (which again was a total waste as it didn't just work plug and play) which I used to sign up. The only thing I can assume is they are probably reusing numbers and someone has used that number before.

              Good luck

              • Brick50 on 05/05/2023 - 15:44

                @rdhupar: Thanks, I also have a sims direct number for another phone. Any tips?

                • rdhupar on 06/05/2023 - 13:11

                  @Brick50: I just ended up buying a Tello Sim out of frustration. Also, my Sims direct Sim did not work for data out of the box which meant the whole point of getting it before reaching was defeated. Make sure you change your phone to only use 4g/3g/2g or 3g/2g. Don't leave it on 5g option as no data will work. Also, look at changing the APN for mobile internet. Figured it out after reaching the hotel and honestly bought it for plug and play which it wasn't (for me at least)

  • LeChuck on 07/05/2023 - 10:59
    +3

    I just arrived in the US today and got it set up. Use a temporary free sms service like https://www.receivesms.org/ to input a local US number into the sign on process. They don’t send an sms to verify or anything, the form just needs a legit number. Now I have a boost sim and Verizon esim for data on iPhone 14 pro.

    • twistedbow on 08/05/2023 - 10:45

      thx for sharing :) was wondering how im gonna get a US number.

  • Brick50 on 11/05/2023 - 08:06

    Easy set up on 14 pro max, I have an existing US sim which I used the number for to set up the free trial.
    No need to enter any card details etc.

  • Jstar on 12/05/2023 - 02:09

    Anyone managed to get this working on Android? I'm in the USA and downloaded the My Verizon app via APK mirror (couldn't download through Google Play as not available in my country came up). I've tried a few different name/phone/email address combinations and keep getting the "You're ineligible for Verizon's Free Trial at this time.
    Because you participated in Verizon's Free Trial within the last six months, you won't be able to access another Free Trial at this time." message.

    • LeChuck on 12/05/2023 - 09:51

      Sounds like the app thinks you’re still in Australia. Can you connect to local wifi so it connects and knows you’re in the US?

  • djoz on 04/06/2023 - 00:15

    Could anyone share if I'll be able to download the Verizon App on my iPhone when I travel there? What about Country settings on App Store, do I need to change anything?

    As of now, I am unable to see Verizon App on the App Store when in Aus.

    • LeChuck on 04/06/2023 - 08:27

      I can see it from Aus with a normal Aus itunes account on iPhone 14. It's this one: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/my-verizon/id416023011

      • djoz on 04/06/2023 - 16:28

        Thanks a lot. I was able to download it from the direct link. But it does not show up if I just search on the App Store.

        • yoho on 05/06/2023 - 23:07

          I dont think you can enable it though until your arrive there, correct? (needs to connect to a local cell tower)

      • ksdazhahs on 29/11/2023 - 11:12

        I’m getting “can’t connect to iTunes Store” when trying the above link? Anyone else have any luck?

        • ksdazhahs on 09/01/2024 - 03:36

          For anyone else - needed to access the US iTunes store to get the app

  • illum1n88 on 06/06/2023 - 04:24

    Does this include tethering? If so, at what speed?

    • LeChuck on 06/06/2023 - 07:34

      Tethering was blocked when i tried on iPhone.

  • redactedusername on 11/07/2023 - 00:08

    Anyone actually managed to get Verizon to recognise their IMEI with this?

    • yoho on 11/07/2023 - 20:52

      No luck with my son's AU purchased iphone. Tried the techniques mentioned on the internet.

  • sii on 19/08/2023 - 02:38

    Any suggestions of Zip Codes that this offer is applicable for? been to few cities and tried - keeps returning to "you're ineligible for Verizon's Free Trial at this time"

  • thangcuoi on 05/09/2023 - 03:37

    Cannot get the Verizon or the T Mobile trial offers to work on my Samsung S21+ and my partner's Flip4, both unlocked Australian stock.

    Also tried with a new Google account with a USA address. Was able to download the Verizon and apps restricted to the USA directly from Google Play.

    This phone might not be compatible with eSIM.

    Error is BS. No problem with the Red Bull Mobile or Google Fi esim deals.

    I think they might be limiting the trial to devices with USA IMEI.

    Reading through the comments, it looks like people who were able to obtain the free trial are on iPhones.

  • nadan on 15/09/2023 - 05:42

    Currently in the US but getting an error message that my phone isn't compatible, I have s23 ultra that isn't network locked.

  • yoho on 15/09/2023 - 11:50

    It is tricky, my son gave up with his AU iPhone. I think he picked up a physical Verizon sim.

    • Jstar1 on 15/09/2023 - 13:51

      Yeah it just kept loading on my AU iPhone. Has anyone got it working? Ended up getting T-Mobile prepaid…

  • Rcnpl on 19/09/2023 - 18:31

    It didn't work for me in iPhone 14. It says your phone is locked with another carrier.

  • GuniGuGu on 07/10/2023 - 19:48

    Couldn't get it to work with an Fold 4. First issue couldn't download it from the play store.

    Second loaded APK two different sources apkmirror and apkpure… Whilst in the USA.
    Both report "This phone might not be compatible with eSIM.
    Unfortunately,this device can't enroll in Verizon's Free Trial, but you can still use this device on America's most reliable network."

  • Anthonese on 22/10/2023 - 17:37

    Can anyone confirm if this deal has worked for them in the past few weeks/months on an iPhone?

    • Anthonese on 30/10/2023 - 22:49

      Update: this worked and I was able to set it up after arriving

  • Ryk on 01/11/2023 - 13:03

    Works for me and fam.
    Three trials activated, very easy, no credit card required, just use a hotel contact number as an existing us number in the sign-up

  • Brick50 on 04/11/2023 - 04:36

    I got this to work on 2 phones in May, however both phones had either an at+t or t mobile physical sim already.

    Tried it on 2 new phones connected to wifi and both say “you are already on the network”

    So unsure if it’s because the Apple ID email has already been used for a free trial, or if the phone needs a sim for an existing network in it to obtain the free trial

    Also tried T mobile, I don’t get prompted to get the trial only pay for the line. Visible by Verizon trial wouldn’t work either, when scanning esim says not available or already been installed.

    Ended up just paying $25 for visible by Verizon for a month and cancelled auto renew

    For the second phone, I did get google fi 7 day trial to work, which I will sign up again after 7 days with a new account to get 2 weeks for free. Google fi you can cancel renewal straight away and still keep the free trial until the 7 days is up

  • ts13 on 14/11/2023 - 16:45
    +1

    So, this is roaming for me in Mexico… I triggered it in USA and now am spending two weeks in Mexico. Thought I’d need to find a local plan, but I just turned on data roaming and everything appears to be working fine, Telcel LTE at the moment. Don’t want to run a speed test as I don’t actually know what the data allowance is since this isn’t technically a plan inclusion. Will update this comment if I remember with my full experience, but I also want to transfer the e-sim to a new phone shortly so that might put an end to it. Who knows.

    Edit:
    Apaprently roams in Canada and Mexico but unsure whether I have a 100gb limit (which will be ignored) or a 2gb high speed limit (which may also be ignored).

    https://www.reddit.com/r/verizon/comments/12xmt6f/apparently…

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