Originally Posted by
ThatOneGuyWithADroid Technically I wouldn't be contacting Verizon to activate the phone, I change the carrier package and call their activation number. I wouldn't want to deal with Verizon support.
It is my understanding that Verizon has to "whitelist" the ESN/MEID/IMEI (ESN for short) of the device before it can get on the network. So if the ESN of the device is not in Verizon's database of approved devices, it simply is impossible for the device to connect to the Verizon network.
The only way around that is to change the ESN of the device to one that is in the database, which can be done, but I am pretty sure is illegal to do. The only way to do it and not get caught would be to use the ESN of a Verizon iPhone 4 that will never be back on the Verizon network for instance because you have it in your possession and know no one will ever try to connect it to Verizon again or b/c you had it in your possession and destroyed it.
If 2 devices with the same ESN are on the Verizon network at the same time, I am sure you will get caught.