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jpark · 04-02-2008, 9:12 PM

My contract with Verizon is almost up, and I'd like to leave them but I don't want to screw over my brother (who, admittedly, somewhat put himself in this boat by upgrading his phone without telling me...so that now *his* contract ends May 2009). Right now he's paying $35 of the $100 (with taxes) monthly bill, but if I leave he will have to switch to an individual plan, probably $55 or so w/tax. He barely uses it (about 50 min a month but a lot of text messages) so this seems sucky for him.

The twist is that my husband has Verizon as well-- would it be possible to add my brother to my husband's contract on a family plan for the remainder of his contract?

cellular_freak · 04-02-2008, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jpark

My contract with Verizon is almost up, and I'd like to leave them but I don't want to screw over my brother (who, admittedly, somewhat put himself in this boat by upgrading his phone without telling me...so that now *his* contract ends May 2009). Right now he's paying $35 of the $100 (with taxes) monthly bill, but if I leave he will have to switch to an individual plan, probably $55 or so w/tax. He barely uses it (about 50 min a month but a lot of text messages) so this seems sucky for him.

The twist is that my husband has Verizon as well-- would it be possible to add my brother to my husband's contract on a family plan for the remainder of his contract?

I would imagine that all you would have to do is go into a Verizon store with your husband and give your husband permission to take control of your brother's contract. At that point, they could then change around their plans to be on a Family Plan together. At that point, you would be free to port your number to a new carrier without affecting your brother.

AnthroMatt · 04-03-2008, 1:14 AM

Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem. To make it easier, switch your line first, so that your brother is all alone on the plan. Then go into the Verizon store and convert your brother as an add-a-line onto your husbands plan. As posted above, your husband will have to sign a form taking over the contract from your brother.

The only possible snag is that if your husband is not on a family plan now he will need to switch to one, which might require a new contract (I don't know Verizon's rules).

It might be easier for your husband to be moved onto your plan, and then for you to take your line elsewhere once your husband is added. Then I wouldn't think any contract extensions would be needed (if they are needed at all).

cellular_freak · 04-03-2008, 11:40 AM

Verizon doesn't require contract extensions if you change your plan. So, it shouldn't be a problem if they move her brother's line over to her husband's account.

AnthroMatt · 04-03-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cellular_freak

Verizon doesn't require contract extensions if you change your plan. So, it shouldn't be a problem if they move her brother's line over to her husband's account.

Cool, thanks for clearing that up for me.

SmArTeStChIlD421 · 04-04-2008, 9:21 PM

honestly you can do just about anything you want with lines nowadays just as long as you fulfill the contract agreement to the expiration date

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jpark I made my first post! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you move 2nd line on a family plan to a DIFF family plan? My contract with Verizon is almost up, and I'd like to leave them but I don't want to screw over my brother (who, admittedly, somewhat put himself in this boat by upgrading his phone without telling me...so that now his contract ends May 2009). Right now he's paying $35 of the $100 (with taxes) monthly bill, but if I leave he will have to switch to an individual plan, probably $55 or so w/tax. He barely uses it (about 50 min a month but a lot of text messages) so this seems sucky for him. The twist is that my husband has Verizon as well-- would it be possible to add my brother to my husband's contract on a family plan for the remainder of his contract?

04-03-2008, 1:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
AnthroMatt Big Meanie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 8,317 Phone(s): Motorola V950 Provider(s): Sprint + Airave Thanks: 3 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Images: 1	Re: Can you move 2nd line on a family plan to a DIFF family plan? Yeah, this shouldn't be a problem. To make it easier, switch your line first, so that your brother is all alone on the plan. Then go into the Verizon store and convert your brother as an add-a-line onto your husbands plan. As posted above, your husband will have to sign a form taking over the contract from your brother. The only possible snag is that if your husband is not on a family plan now he will need to switch to one, which might require a new contract (I don't know Verizon's rules). It might be easier for your husband to be moved onto your plan, and then for you to take your line elsewhere once your husband is added. Then I wouldn't think any contract extensions would be needed (if they are needed at all). __________________ Motorola V950

04-03-2008, 11:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
cellular_freak Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Caro, MI Posts: 389 Phone(s): iPhone 3G - White Provider(s): AT&T Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Images: 38 My Auctions	Re: Can you move 2nd line on a family plan to a DIFF family plan? Verizon doesn't require contract extensions if you change your plan. So, it shouldn't be a problem if they move her brother's line over to her husband's account.

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