Online influencer and finance expert Erika Kullberg recently posted a video on TikTok on a technique on getting a $300 discount for one's Verizon phone bill.
The 32-second viral video has garnered tens of thousands of views and reactions from TikTok users due to for being helpful in saving money.
In the video clip titled "What Verizon doesn't tell you about savings," the online celebrity lawyer" role plays a customer seeking a $300 discount from a Verizon customer service agent, which she got eventually.
Many users were grateful to learn about the discount and reacted that they "need" it for their Verizon phone bills, especially in this time of high inflation rates. Hence, some wondered if their service provider could also offer the $300 discount, and some expressed the desire to switch to Verizon for their phone service.
@erikakullberg What Verizon doesn't tell you about savings #lawyer #money ♬ original sound - Money Lawyer Erika
User Sydney Hall commented, "IM A STUDENT HELLO VERIZON."
Kullberg's video was surprising for many, but the Verizon $300 discount is not really a secret. The American multinational telecommunications conglomerate has been offering discounts on certain mobile plans, features, and accessories to qualified customers.
Who's Eligible for The Discount?
The ones who can avail discounts on Verizon phone bills are the following: first responders (state or local, active, volunteer, retired or killed in action next of kin); military member, veteran, cadet or Gold Star family member, nurses, or respiratory therapists; a teacher (currently employed); a student actively enrolled in a U.S. secondary educational institution of higher learning, including undergraduate, graduate, and vocational school or institution, and an employee of, or affiliated with a company or organization that has a mobile service agreement with Verizon.
To avail the discount, qualified customers must show necessary documents such as proof of employment, affiliation with an organization with an agreement with Verizon, valid ID, pay stub, certificates, and other supporting documents.
However, those who will submit a pay stub or other proof of employment to validate discount eligibility are would have been more patient as it can take up to 10 days to review and process their submission.
Once registered, the registration status can be tracked at Verizon's website. Check My Submission Status and enter your mobile number and billing ZIP Code. Or enter the tracking number provided during registration.
What If I Am No Longer Qualified for The Discount
If one is no longer eligible for a discount after revalidation, the discount will be automatically removed from the account. But "the customer will not be retroactively charged the difference between the full price and discounted price of the service."
Verizon is also offering many plans for your usage and budget needs that can be explored on the company's website, where step-by-step procedures are posted.
The communications company also offers a $200 Verizon gift card, a free year of AMC Plus and Disney Plus to entice new customers (or those who are considering to switch their service provider), according to CNet.
Meanwhile, one TikTok user commented that it is not advisable for customers to seek the Verizon $300 discount at a physical store.
"i work for Verizon & please don't go in-store & do this we can't do it on our side you would have to do it online," said bryyy
One user also commented, "Verizon has always offered this I'm shocked people don't know. I've had them for 17 years. They offer this if you work for certain employers too."
