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Re-new ATT and cancel for Verizon?

Discussion in 'GENERAL Wireless Discussion' started by idgamerd, Dec 23, 2009.

  1. idgamerd

    idgamerd New Member

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    Ok so I currently have ATT; I am a little fed up with the service (slow 3G and tons of dropped calls) so I am thinking of switching over to Verizon (love the new DROID).

    My ATT still has 6 months left on a contract but I am eligible for an upgrade. At first I was just thinking of canceling and paying the early termination fee (since its pro-rated it would cost around $85 or so) but now I am thinking why dont I renew, get an iphone (sell it on ebay for around $600) and then cancel my contract and pay full $175?

    I know it sounds a bit unethical but ATT charges have been unethical for me as well.... Anyways, what do you guys think? Any reason why this would not work?

    I also have a side questions, I know on Verizon 3G you cannot surf the internet, while on the phone. But can you receive calls while browsing the internet (using data).

    Thank you!
     
    #1 idgamerd, Dec 23, 2009
  2. M in LA

    M in LA Mobile 28 Years Plus
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    What about selling the phone you currently use and apply that to the decreased ETF? Do you really want to go through the bother of upgrading to the iPhone, selling it, and then paying the higher ETF?

    There's no guarantee anyone will want to spend $600 for your iPhone. If you want to go through the bother, go ahead, but IMO, it's a waste of time and money.

    Are you aware by getting the Droid, if you decide to cancel service, you'll be stuck with a higher declining ETF with Verizon? It starts at $350 then reduces by $10 a month for the length of the contract. You'll be stuck with a mandatory $30 data plan that does NOT include texting (that's extra).

    I believe you can get calls while on data, but it will interrupt the data connection. I'm not sure about this one so I'll let someone else in the know about this chime in to clarify.

    If you're OK with all of this, then go ahead and do what you want to do. It's your time and money.
     
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    #2 M in LA, Dec 23, 2009
  3. MrObvious

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    EVDO just pauses when you switch to 1x to make a phone call, receive one, or send/receive a text message.
     
    #3 MrObvious, Dec 23, 2009
  4. tbaker

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    If you do that you will have to return the iphone or you will be charged for it.
     
    #4 tbaker, Jan 14, 2010
  5. hme83

    hme83 Bronze Senior Member
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    The OP was talking about canceling the at&t service after the initial return period of 30 days has expired and he will pay the $175 early termination fee (which reimburses the carrier for their equipment subsidy). :) Unless there is an iPhone specific stipulation that I'm not aware of, the iPhone would not be returned to at&t in the outlined scenario.
     
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    #5 hme83, Jan 15, 2010
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