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How to Cancel Verizon

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www.verizon.com/support/residential/account/manage-service/cancel

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Summary

You can cancel Verizon via Phone call or Live chat through My Verizon. After you disconnect Fios service, Verizon returns any credit balance on your account; allow up to 60 days for it to be processed and returned. Fios customers under contract may also owe an early termination fee.. Cancellation fee: Fios customers under contract may be charged an early termination fee of up to $350, decreasing by $15 per month.. Steps: Call Verizon at 1-800-VERIZON (800-837-4966), Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM ET or Saturday 8 AM–5 PM ET, with your account information on hand.. Or sign in to My Verizon, open the Account Settings & profile page, select the Disconnect link and then Start chat..

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Phone call, Live chat through My Verizon

Refund Eligibility

After you disconnect Fios service, Verizon returns any credit balance on your account; allow up to 60 days for it to be processed and returned. Fios customers under contract may also owe an early termination fee.

Cancellation Fee

Fios customers under contract may be charged an early termination fee of up to $350, decreasing by $15 per month.

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How to Cancel — Step by Step

  1. 1Call Verizon at 1-800-VERIZON (800-837-4966), Monday–Friday 8 AM–7 PM ET or Saturday 8 AM–5 PM ET, with your account information on hand.
  2. 2Or sign in to My Verizon, open the Account Settings & profile page, select the Disconnect link and then Start chat.
  3. 3Type “disconnect” in the Chat with Verizon box, choose Disconnect Fios home service, then select Chat with a representative.
  4. 4Return any rented equipment within 30 days of disconnecting service to avoid an unreturned equipment charge.
  5. 5After disconnection, sign in to My Verizon to check your final bill, track pending refunds and confirm your equipment return.

Additional Notes

  • The Fios early termination fee is prorated: up to a maximum of $350, decreasing by $15 per month.
  • Rented equipment must be returned within 30 days to avoid unreturned equipment charges.
  • Auto Pay and Paper-Free Billing remain enrolled until your final payment.
  • You can suspend your services for 30 days to 9 months if going out of town instead of canceling.
  • Verizon mobile lines are canceled separately; mobile cancellation takes effect on the last day of the billing period, and any remaining device payment balance is charged in full on your final bill.

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