iPhone was blacklisted by Verizon and got it removed from the blacklist

EV216 wrote:

I wanted to thank you for sharing your experience. This exact scenario happened to me this week after I lost signal on Wednesday, 6 days ago. I went back and forth between T-mobile and Apple, until I saw your post and reached out to Verizon which confirmed my IMEI was blocked by them for non payment. I just did exactly what you suggested, went straight to the FCC with my proof of purchase, paid in full IPhone (which happens to be the exact same model as yours) with the screen shots of the conversations I had with Apple, T-mobile, and Verizon. I am still unsure how Verizon could get access to an IPhone's IMEI that was bought directly from the Apple Store, unlocked, and brand new and have the capabilities of blocking it without any repercussions or safety checks. During that time I was unable to pay bills, log into my work (because I could not get SMS 2 Factor Authentication), check my bank, check on my family, receive updates from Walgreens SMS/Phone calls about medication. This was absolutely debilitating and humiliating to explain to employers and clients what was happening and why I could not work or reach out to them. I am hoping sharing my experience will encourage others too, like your experience encouraged me. Gracias. 

Agreed. It is debilitating and harrowing of a situation. I bet that when you tell people this event that they look at you confused. I am glad that I was of encouragement to help you resolve the same problem.