Iphone4 @ verizon

[Aurel]

Just out of curiosity I went to Verizon website for an Iphone4 upgarde. I already have a line, so I figured an Iphone would be around $200 plus maybe a better data plan...Yeah sure

32 Gb Iphone4: $749
16 Gb Iphone4: $649

Are they crazy or trying to ass rape their customers??
Is it the same @ AT&T?

[Rick Lee]

If you're an existing customer, you pay full price. If you threaten to leave, they'll become reasonable and offer you some good deals.

[UconnTim97]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

If you're an existing customer, you pay full price. If you threaten to leave, they'll become reasonable and offer you some good deals.

+1. Unfortunately this seems to be the only way to get good results nowadays.

[Rick Lee]

I can't wait to see what AT&T offers me when I cancel the day after my contract expires. I will quit them like a bad habit and nothing will bring me back. Their network SUCKS and I wouldn't keep them if it were free. Counting the days.

[Aurel]

And I suppose the phone itself is specific to their network, right? I seem to recall it is CDMA while the AT&T is GSM...makes "cheating" more difficult.

[Rick Lee]

You can jailbreak your iPhone if you don't want to pay for one on another network. I'll probably eBay mine off, as it's in perfect condition and I have some old RAZR GSM phones for int'l. travel.

[Aurel]

Let us see how high this one goes: already $310 and 10 min left:

Jailbroken I phone 4 - eBay (item 150561062452 end time Feb-10-11 12:18:44 PST)

[Rick Lee]

$70 for shipping?

[Crowbob]

iPhones are cheaper at Apple store.

[EarlyPorsche]

Originally Posted by Aurel

Just out of curiosity I went to Verizon website for an Iphone4 upgarde. I already have a line, so I figured an Iphone would be around $200 plus maybe a better data plan...Yeah sure

32 Gb Iphone4: $749
16 Gb Iphone4: $649

Are they crazy or trying to ass rape their customers??
Is it the same @ AT&T?

I think someone either misled you or you are not up for an upgrade.

An iPhone 16GB on upgrade is $199 and 32GB is $299. If you are not ready to upgrade then it is what you have listed.

[Aurel]

Originally Posted by EarlyPorsche

I think someone either misled you or you are not up for an upgrade.

An iPhone 16GB on upgrade is $199 and 32GB is $299. If you are not ready to upgrade then it is what you have listed.

This sounds more like it...I will wait to be ready for my upgrade then.

[RWebb]

you guys might want to hold out for an iPhone 5

a matter of months - rumored

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

I can't wait to see what AT&T offers me when I cancel the day after my contract expires. I will quit them like a bad habit and nothing will bring me back. Their network SUCKS and I wouldn't keep them if it were free. Counting the days.

How much will they charge you to leave?

[Chocaholic]

I've also heard that Verizon will pay any fees you owe AT&T if you sign up with them.

[Rick Lee]

Oh my. This might get me to switch early. We have a family share plan and about 11 mos. left on it. Probably would be a good $200 to leave now.

[red-beard]

A Verizon phone will not work on any other network, since it is CDMA not GSM. An AT&T phone which is unlocked can be used on T-Mobile (at GSM speeds) and overseas on other companies networks.

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

Oh my. This might get me to switch early. We have a family share plan and about 11 mos. left on it. Probably would be a good $200 to leave now.

What is that...about the price of a speeding ticket...

[techweenie]

I got the Verizon phone today with a temp number to test how it works in my calling environment where AT&T is a dismal failure. So far, 4 bars everywhere that AT&T goes to 1 and below.

Cost was $199 for the 16GB phone. I got 3 for our company: 2 16s and a 32. With tax, plan setup and one tether contract, $899 out the door.

AT&T has a cancellation rate that declines over time, so I should be paying around $175 to cancel. Don't care. Their service is abysmal. I'll get about $300 for my 3GS phone. So net cost of leaving is not intolerable.

[Rick Lee]

I looked up Verizon's plan today and it's about $30 per month more than what we have with ATT. We both have 16GB 3GS's in perfect condition. I don't know what they're going for now, but selling them and my ATT Micro Cell on Craigslist would probably put a dent in a switchover. Still, I can't stand the thought of paying a dime more for monthly service and I know I'd get hit with the early term. fee. I think Verizon will sweeten their deal in a few mos. and will revisit the issue then.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by RWebb

you guys might want to hold out for an iPhone 5

a matter of months - rumored

Any insight on capability? Verizon is the only consistent provided in my area so the whole family is on V.

I'm interested in switching to an Iphone in a few months...my BB is getting long in the tooth.