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Not paying your Verizon bill on time can have serious consequences. As someone who has been a Verizon customer for years, I know firsthand how stressful it can be when you fall behind on your payments. In this article, I’ll explain exactly what happens when you don’t pay your Verizon wireless or Fios bill, and provide tips on how to avoid service interruptions.
Overdue Payments and Late Fees
Your Verizon bill is due within 30 days of the billing date. If you don’t pay on time, Verizon will add a late fee to your next bill. The late fee is $5 or 5% of the unpaid balance, whichever is greater. So if your bill is $100 and you don’t pay anything, you’ll be charged a $5 late fee on your next bill. Verizon will send you reminders when your bill is past due, but you are responsible for paying on time whether you receive these notices or not.
I made the mistake of ignoring past due notifications when I was a new Verizon customer. I quickly accumulated over $100 in late fees! Now I make sure to pay my bill in full each month to avoid those annoying extra charges.
Collections Warnings
About a week after your due date, Verizon will start collection activity on past due accounts. This means you’ll get phone calls and letters warning that your account may be sent to a collection agency
At first these are just warnings but eventually Verizon will assign your delinquent account to a collection agency. This can seriously damage your credit score and make it difficult to get loans or make large purchases until the debt is resolved.
If you get a collection notice from Verizon, you should call them right away to set up a payment plan. Getting in touch with Verizon directly is much easier than dealing with pushy debt collectors.
Service Interruption
If you don’t pay after multiple requests, Verizon can suspend your service until your balance is paid in full. This means you’ll lose access to calling, texting, data, and any other Verizon services.
Verizon will usually cut off your service a couple of weeks after your first late payment. My cell phone service was cut off just 14 days after I didn’t pay my bill!
It was very inconvenient not having phone or internet service until I could pay Verizon as much as I owed them. To avoid being suspended, make sure you pay on time every month.
Reconnection Fees
If Verizon does suspend your service for nonpayment, you’ll have to pay a $40 reconnection fee per line when you restart your service. It’s yet another penalty for not paying your bill on time!
Verizon won’t turn on your service again until you pay off the full amount that is past due. Giving some money or making a new payment plan won’t be enough.
I now make sure my Verizon bill is set to autopay each month. That way, I never have to worry about reconnection fees or begging Verizon to turn my service back on!
Tips for Avoiding Service Interruption
Here are my top tips for making sure you don’t end up with suspended service due to an unpaid Verizon bill:
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Set up autopay so your bill is paid automatically each month from your bank account or credit card. This prevents you from forgetting a payment.
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Update your payment info if your card expires or account changes. Declined payments can lead to past due balances.
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Pay online through My Verizon before the due date each month to avoid human error and postal delays.
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Contact Verizon immediately if you can’t make a payment and need to set up a payment arrangement.
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Prioritize paying your Verizon bill so you don’t end up short when it’s time to pay your monthly expenses. Cell service is too vital today to risk losing access.
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Explore bill assistance programs like Lifeline if you qualify for discounted Verizon service based on your income or participation in certain government benefit programs.
What If My Service Is Already Suspended?
If you’re already at the point of having your Verizon wireless or Fios service shut off due to nonpayment, don’t panic. Here are a few options to get reconnected as quickly as possible:
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Pay the full past due amount, plus a $40 reconnection fee per line suspended. Service will be restored once Verizon confirms your payment.
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Make a payment arrangement to pay your outstanding balance over time. This may reactivate service, but depends on your payment history.
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If available in your state, enroll in Verizon’s “Promise to Pay” program to make payments on your past due balance while maintaining service.
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Submit an FCC complaint if you feel Verizon improperly suspended your Lifeline or other discounted service. The FCC may be able to help.
No one wants to lose their Verizon service because they didn’t pay their bill on time. Avoid collections warnings, late fees, and suspension by carefully managing your Verizon account and notifying the company immediately if you need payment assistance. If you act quickly and responsibly, you can maintain reliable Verizon service without disruption.
How do I know if the payment arrangement I set up went through?
After youre finished setting up the payment arrangement online or with the My Verizon app, you get a text and/or an email that confirms your arrangement (based on your notification preferences). You can also check to be sure your payment arrangement is set up on the Payment arrangements page in My Verizon.
How do I set up a payment arrangement online?
You can self-serve and schedule a payment or set up a promise to pay for free on the Payment arrangements page in My Verizon. Follow the prompts to set up the arrangement. Alternatively you can work with a Customer Service Representative or a Live Chat Representative, who can set up the payment arrangement for you, for a fee of $10. Note: You can set up an arrangement only if your current bill isnt paid and an amount is due. If your bill is paid, you wont see payment arrangement options.
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FAQ
What happens if I quit paying my Verizon bill?
Verizon usually gives customers about 30 days to make up for late payments before they think about cutting off their service. If the bill remains unpaid, the account may be deactivated. However, the exact timeline can vary based on factors such as account standing and prior payment history.
How long can you go without paying your Verizon bill?
Individual line customers: If you don’t pay your Verizon bills and/or other companies’ bills 25 days after the due date, we can disconnect your service.
What happens if you don’t pay Verizon back?
If we don’t get your payment after the due date you’re charged a late fee. The late fee is the greater of the following, if allowed by law in the state of your billing address: Up to 5% of the unpaid balance; or: A flat $7.
What happens if I don’t pay my Verizon debt?
After your bill due date: You can still set up a payment arrangement. However, any time you go past your due date without payment you might not avoid late fees, collections activity and/or service interruption.
What happens if I don’t pay my Verizon bill?
Listed below are the consequences if you don’t pay your Verizon bill: You will be charged a late fee if you don’t pay your bill by the due date. The late fee may tend to increase as the time increases after the due date. If you miss the payment due date and don’t make the payment for a while after that, Verizon may temporarily cut off your service.
What happens if you miss a Verizon payment due date?
Some key points about Verizon payment arrangements: Payment plans buy you time and keep services active. But you must follow through and pay the agreed amount by the new due date. If you miss the new due date, your services could still be interrupted.
Does Verizon charge a fee to make a payment?
There’s no charge for making payments through My Verizon, at a Verizon store or when you dial #PMT from a mobile phone. However: There’s a $10 Agent Assistance Fee when you pay by calling Customer Service. Non-Verizon payment locations may charge a convenience fee up to $3.
What happens if I miss a payment?
That don’t cut your service off if you miss a payment. They’ll just add a late fee and combine the nexts month bill than after that if you don’t pay the both bills in full, then they’ll disconnect your service. I’d say like 2 month.
How much does Verizon charge for a late payment?
The late fee charged by Verizon can vary depending on the type of service and location: The late fee for a Verizon wireless account is up to 5% of the unpaid balance or $5 if the payment is 60 days late or more (whichever is greater).
How do I Pay my Verizon bill if my account is disconnected?
If your account is disconnected you can pay your bill by signing in to My Verizon with your User ID (your mobile number won’t work). You can retrieve your User ID if you’ve forgotten it. If you can’t sign in or if your account is inactive, pay your bill by on our Disconnected Accounts website. Enter your mobile number, last name and ZIP code.
