Verizon Contracts Cancelable Due to Rate Increases
We here at Switched, like most people, just really don't like cell phone contracts much. Sure, they let you get cheap(er) phones because the providers are willing to take a little cut on profits up front with the expectation of making more through fees in the long-run. However, they still rub us the wrong way. We love it, then, when someone's able to escape their contract, and that's the gift Verizon has sent to its subscribers with plans that don't include bundled text messaging.Verizon recently raised its per-message charge from 15 cents up to 20 cents, modifying the terms that many current subscribers agreed to when they begrudgingly signed that two-year contract. That change means you now have a way to avoid a hefty cancellation fee, but you can't just up and stop paying your bill; that would be too easy. Last week a helpful member at the SlickDeals.net forum posted a detailed walkthrough on how you can get out of your contract, and many are reporting success.
It's not a difficult thing if you're so inclined, certainly easier than the tactics others have tried to achieve the same. You basically just need to speak to a representative and read them a few lines of text. After a few callbacks you should get permission to drop out of your plan if you are so inclined with no strings attached. The catch is you only have 60 days from the change to cancel your plan, so you'd better get your mobiles in gear.
The Consumerist and SlickDeals.net
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Kim Cizek @ Jan 16th 2008 11:48AM
I was with Cingular for years, and we started having reception problems. I worked with the company for months, making hundreds of documented calls. They finally told me that if I upgraded my phone and of course, signed a new contract the phone would work! Guess what - it didn't - so I switched to Verizon. Cingular tried to come after me, but so far, I am not giving them a dime. Cingular is the worst. - By the way - same phone number with Verizon, but I have not had one reception issue in 2 years. That's a good network, and worth the extra money.