How to Insure a Verizon Cell Phone

Verizon Wireless offers its customers many optional services, including a cell phone insurance plan. Here's how to purchase one.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cell phone
• Verizon Wireless coverage

1. Go to Verizon's official Web site (see Resources below) to find detailed information regarding the carrier's cell phone insurance plan.

2. Study the terms and conditions of the insurance program. Verizon's cell phone insurance plans cover mobile phone units and some of their accessories.

3. Examine the payment options. Your cell phone insurance program should suit your budget and payment preferences.

4. Sign up for the Verizon cell phone insurance program. However, enrollment for the cell phone insurance plan won't be valid until 15 days after your Verizon phone activation.

5. Follow all enrollment steps and follow up with Verizon's customer service regarding your cell phone insurance. Questions and problems regarding the insurance plan can be directed to the company's customer service hotline.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't want to take advantage of Verizon's mobile phone insurance program, you can also consider the various cell phone insurance plans of legitimate independent insurance providers (see Resources below).
• Before applying for any cell phone insurance plan, make sure you understand the inclusive coverage.
• All featured options of a prospective cell phone insurance plan should complement your mobile needs and preferences.
• Note that Verizon Wireless's cell phone insurance program is available only through the company's official Web site.