Has anyone had any luck getting Verizon to prorate these fees.

I know that Verizon's new plans allow such a prorated amount.

My contract unfortunatly - does not have this option. It just seems kinda f'd up to me. I'm about 4-5 months away from my 2 year contract and wouldnt mind paying a prorated fee, but 175 is kinda steep.



Has anyone had success doing this? Are there any special loopholes that can make this happen?

10/8/2007 2:34:25 PM

I'll ask the obvious question: Why are you canceling your service?

There are sometimes ways to avoid to fee depending on the reasons you're canceling.

10/8/2007 2:36:58 PM

You can get out of a termination if you can prove you've relocated to an area that they do not offer service in.


or if you've enlisted in the military, i think.

10/8/2007 2:47:15 PM

I'm switching jobs from an Exchange based environment to one that will support POP3 / IMAP



therefore - I'm wanting an iPhone

10/8/2007 2:48:35 PM

10/8/2007 2:49:23 PM

look at it this way.



Steve jobs paid your cancellation fee when he dropped the price.



and he also gave you $25 for being a swell guy.

10/8/2007 2:50:15 PM

I suppose I could fake my own death



[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 2:52 PM. Reason : ^hahahahhaa]

10/8/2007 2:51:26 PM

10/8/2007 3:14:53 PM

If for any reason they change the terms of your contract I think you have 30 days to opt out or cancel your contract with no fee as per their agreement.

google a bit about verizon early termination

10/8/2007 3:31:18 PM

Just check consumerist.com

They have many posts dealing with this. Seems to me like it's about time for Verizon to pull something like a text message price increase, anyway. And that would be your out.

10/8/2007 3:44:00 PM

If you can't find a way to cancel, Verizon just started a program where they'll let customers change their plans without extending the contract. See if you can get away with paying ~$30 a month or something and don't use the phone.

10/8/2007 3:46:02 PM

Here is a loophole...
Get a 1 year contract next time.

Or have you forgotten the kickass phone Verizon gave you 1.5 years ago in exchange for signing the 2 year contract?

10/8/2007 4:03:01 PM

HOW INSIGHTFUL

10/8/2007 4:09:49 PM

how much is it to cancel a 2 year plan? I am like 3 months into the plan?

10/8/2007 4:11:22 PM

Read your contract?

10/8/2007 4:11:55 PM

PERSONALLY, I don't think you should cancel the verizon one. I think Miska's suggestion is a good one. What if you hate AT&T's service after you get the iPhone? Then you'll be stuck with an expensive phone and shitty contract, where as now you don't dislike Verizon's service--correct?

when you inquire w/ AT&T, see if there's a grace period with them and their plan that you can cancel easily if you hate it...this way, you can test it out, and sell the iPhone on ebay. if you hate it, re-up your verizon plan and get a nicer phone when it's time for you to renew your contract with them.

[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 4:15 PM. Reason : ]

10/8/2007 4:13:29 PM

i think thats a good idea too






but i wont be able to keep my existing number


^i dont like their phones - as well as their data plans

[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 4:15 PM. Reason : sdfgsdg]

10/8/2007 4:14:51 PM

you might be able to have the numbers forwarded, I'd call verizon and ask

10/8/2007 4:15:52 PM

that's true...but that's not the end of the world. I'd be more mad, and you will be you too you know it, if I got the iPhone and then end up loathing AT&T's service than if I just had to get a new number.

10/8/2007 4:17:28 PM

tech talk / lounge / chit chatvery true


on a side note - this thread has been in 3 forums

[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 4:19 PM. Reason : tech talk / lounge / chit chat]

10/8/2007 4:18:37 PM

^^^^well then if you don't like their phones/data plans then cancel and pray

[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 4:19 PM. Reason : ]

10/8/2007 4:18:42 PM

if you kill yourself it is free

10/8/2007 4:19:05 PM

.

10/8/2007 4:19:25 PM

i switched from cingular to sprint a year ago.

the phone wouldnt work where i live (in the valley of crabtree creek/ glenwood)

but other services would. all of them...sprint, verizon, alltel.

they said they would waive the termination fee.


of course being cingular they sent me a bill for terminating early, but after a simple 30 minute phone call it was resolved.

10/8/2007 4:19:33 PM

whydon't you just wait until the contract is over, then get an iphone.

10/8/2007 4:20:09 PM

he's a gadget whore, that's why

10/8/2007 4:20:43 PM

ask Santa for $175

10/8/2007 4:21:20 PM

I'm not the patient type

10/8/2007 4:21:29 PM

dont you make like 100k a year, geez...$175 aint nothing.....

10/8/2007 4:22:23 PM

This

Quote :

"Look at it this way. Steve jobs paid your cancellation fee when he dropped the price. and he also gave you $25 for being a swell guy."

or This

Quote :

"Here is a loophole... Get a 1 year contract next time."

or this

Quote :

"Read your contract?"

or this

Quote :

"if you kill yourself it is free"

or this

Quote :

"whydon't you just wait until the contract is over, then get an iphone."

10/8/2007 4:22:37 PM

MY god i NEVER thought of those options!!!



can someone boot this thread to the garage now?


i'd like their input too

[Edited on October 8, 2007 at 4:23 PM. Reason : asd]

10/8/2007 4:23:11 PM