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Originally Posted by ilovejedd
Because I'd like to see actual proof that activating a non-Verizon or non-Sprint iPad on Verizon's or Sprint's network via Settings >> Cellular Data >> View Account works flawlessly. Since you just recycled your Verizon SIM from your old iPad mini, that isn't exactly proof. Now if you were to put a brand new Verizon SIM card on your T-Mobile iPad and are able to create/activate a new account, that's proof.
So far, you're the only one I've seen claiming BYOD activation is possible but I've seen countless posts saying that it's not the case from other people who have actually tried activating Verizon SIM cards on their non-Verizon iPad Air or rMini (and I've been monitoring reports on this since the Air's release). I'd love to have the ability to switch carriers at whim but from what I'm seeing right now, that still isn't the case at this time. It's irresponsible to report people can buy, say, an AT&T or T-Mobile iPad and activate it on Verizon or Sprint when Verizon or Sprint will give you a headache if you try. I reckon sooner or later, traditionally CDMA carriers like Verizon and Sprint are bound to allow BYOD. However, we're still at the transition period so at this point in time, best bet is to get an iPad from either Verizon or Sprint since it's much easier to go from Verizon/Sprint to AT&T/T-Mobile than it is to do the reverse.
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You know what? I gave up!
I told you I have two friends in FL that brought a Tmobile mini, walked into Verizon and activate a new SIM with their Tmobile retina Mini.
And on my case, I used an already activated SIM on a Tmobile retina Mini.
It seems you don't believe me or you are implying that I'm lying?
I have no idea if you have tried before or what they said to you or what they refused. Or maybe the problem is that you are just trying to do that yourself at home. Get your iPad air or Mini and bring it to Verizon. I'm almost sure that if you enroll on a monthly plan or just say that the Tmobile mini was a gift, they will activate a brand new SIM for you.
Sometimes people have to know how to ask for some stuff. You will be surprised of of all the things I've made possible on my old cellphones , legal of course, just talking the right way and to the right person, on both companies, Verizon and Tmobile.