Can't afford service!

[bigkhan]

I get 18% off my calling plan, $5 off data per line, and 25% off all accessories. With my employee discount.

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[Jungle King 76]

Not entirely the truth... I have had two lines in my name for quite some years. I use them so I have the option of an upgrade once per year. Whenever I upgrade my secondary line, I have always kept an old feature phone around to activate on that line. 6yrs of doing this and no charges. Whenever I go to Verizon, they even suggest I do this because, as stated before, the contract is on the line, not the phone. UNLESS you buy from a third party company ie Amazon Wireless, this should still be true. However, third party places often have their own cancellation procedures. Amazon charges $250 to anyone who buys a phone from them on contract and either cancels their contract or switches to a feature phone like I explained (smartphones).

So, if you don't want to go through Verizons crap, switch to your old phones and simply keep your smartphones as your MP3 player/Tablet (make sure to disable all radios to keep awesome battery life tho)...

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Surprising. Not that they haven't charged but that they would actually recommend it. So basically, I have a family share plan with 5 lines, 3 of them are basic phones. So, when each line comes up for upgrade, I can use the upgrade to get a RAZR, or Nexus for $250 our whatever, then put the basic phone back on the line, cancel data, and sell the phone on Ebay for $350 and maker a profit. I am shocked Verizon hasn't put a stop to this possibility.

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[bigkhan]

Yes you can.

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[ThaSurgeonGeneral]

Surprising. Not that they haven't charged but that they would actually recommend it. So basically, I have a family share plan with 5 lines, 3 of them are basic phones. So, when each line comes up for upgrade, I can use the upgrade to get a RAZR, or Nexus for $250 our whatever, then put the basic phone back on the line, cancel data, and sell the phone on Ebay for $350 and maker a profit. I am shocked Verizon hasn't put a stop to this possibility.

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Yes, I believe Verizon calls it an alternate upgrade... Either way, u can have them do it there, or u can take it home and do it yourself...

Except Ur gonna need an extra Sim card or two...

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[bogginblazer]

This phone is far more expensive than imagined. Got caught up in the smart phone thing cuz folks at work are always playing with them. Pre ordered this razr and paid for it on my CC. Just got my 2nd bill. Holy cow $100 more/more than the simple $70/mo plan wife and I were on before. Nearing retirement I need to get out of this completely. I'll plead unemployment (nearly so). Wife is ill as well. So what's my chances after a month of walking away from this and the b.s. contract?



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350 cancellation fee.

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[Androidatic]

When did you buy the phone? I believe that if you bought the phone after 11/15, Verizon will give you until sometime in January to return the Razr.

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[kparks]

U could just sell the phone for around 550. Bucks and get a dumb phone off ebay or craigs list and change u plan to a cheeper one just a calling or what ever u need... Not sure if that's been put out there.

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[satarecah]

Check the items on the bill. The first bill always contains one-time activation fees that will not occur on subsequent bills. Also, there are many employers listed as having a discount with Verizon. Do you work for one? You can visit the Verizon site to see if your employer qualifies you for a discount. Mine gives me 20% off monthly voice plans.

Also, are you on the lowest voice plan? Can do eliminate or reduce your texting plan?

I doubt you will be able to get out of the contact without the fee. You signed the contract saying you understood the monthly charges.

On another note ... why would you buy something just because you see other people playing with it at work? I see people playing on their iPhones all the time and pitty them for being stuck with such a restrictive device.

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yeah my first bill was 211.87 D:

 

[brad92]

Sorry about that but mine has always been correct. You have to read what you are signing. The have a initial activation fee and taxes and all kids of crap. I know I hate it as much as the next person. But is all on the agreement that you sign. And ya the first months bill is outrageous if you have the price of the phone put on your bill also.

No, they have never offered to put the phone on my bill, we've always paid upfront even though we have excellent credit. Glad they don't screw you, but like I said, I always have to spend a couple hours or more on the phone after a plan change to get the bill back to where it should be. Their pro-rated charges are outrageous if you don't do it at the right time or get them to backdate.

I also always ask them to estimate what my bill is gonna be and they never are accurate. Its sad because it is always atleast $20 more than what they say.

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[Dweib]

U could just sell the phone for around 550. Bucks and get a dumb phone off ebay or craigs list and change u plan to a cheeper one just a calling or what ever u need... Not sure if that's been put out there.

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I just might do something like that. I still have 3 moto phones in a drawer that I could easily go back to. I find I'm playing with this razr all the time and zip gets done around. I know! I'll sell this to one of those frustrated nexus guys camping out at VZ right now. Primarily a bunch of college kids and yuppies anyway. not my scene.

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[GoBears]

I just might do something like that. I still have 3 moto phones in a drawer that I could easily go back to. I find I'm playing with this razr all the time and zip gets done around. I know! I'll sell this to one of those frustrated nexus guys camping out at VZ right now. Primarily a bunch of college kids and yuppies anyway. not my scene.

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I thought this was the same dweeb trolling the nexus forum. Pathetic.

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[cybertec69]

This phone is far more expensive than imagined. Got caught up in the smart phone thing cuz folks at work are always playing with them. Pre ordered this razr and paid for it on my CC. Just got my 2nd bill. Holy cow $100 more/more than the simple $70/mo plan wife and I were on before. Nearing retirement I need to get out of this completely. I'll plead unemployment (nearly so). Wife is ill as well. So what's my chances after a month of walking away from this and the b.s. contract?



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Smartphone plans are expensive, why not try Sprint or T-Mobile, not as good a network but pretty decent, and by the way, you still should get the company discount blue color or not, it does not cost the company anything, all it does is save you some cash.

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[arabstar1982]

I have switched back and forth between smartphones and regular phones on my line and NEVER been charged a fee for dropping the data plan. unless Verizon has changed their policy recently (I havent done this in the last 6-8 months). I had to go back to a nonsmartphone when the smartphone I was using crapped out on me - no extra fees were ever applied and I was on the nonsmartphone for a couple months. Best thing to do - TALK with verizon directly. in all reality, they are the only ones who are going to be able to tell you how it is they are going to work with you. Look into the discount from the company you work for and see what options you can get from them if you really don't want to stay in the $130 month bill range. Try talking with them first, going in with an attitude or angry won't get you anywhere with them - they flat out told a friend of mine that they didnt need her 5 lines and wouldn't work with her after she got angry with them. I am not saying let them walk all over you, but try to talk it out first and explain the issue.

 

[Dweib]

OK thanks

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