Zulu Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 My 2-year Verizon contract expired in January. I don't really want to update my two smartphones nor my modem yet (which would start another 2-year contract). However, I want to stay with Verizon and my current data plan. What do I do? Just continue month to month until I upgrade my phones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 What do I do? Just continue month to month until I upgrade my phones? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Yes! WDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanhoyle Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 That is what we did. Waited almost two years to upgrade the phones. The old ones screens started to fail, and there were no replacements available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Probably if you are enjoying everything you want with your current plan. It doesn't hurt to go in and see what's available. I occasionally do that but will not change my plan until forced to. You can also purchase replacement phones from various sources. Problem is the amount you were paying toward the cost of the phone doesn't go away when the phone has been paid for. My rate hasn't changed for over 4 years. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtracy Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 That's what I'm doing. Then in the mail I got a post card that said upgrade at a discount or we will give you an additional monthly discount. I have 3 lines of which 2 are eligible to upgrade but I don't need to. They knocked $25 a month off of my bill. Not bad since I'm paying anyways. Told the wife to transfer that $25 a month into a savings account and we will use it to upgrade when we need to. James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 If it weren't for the migratory nature of RVing it would be simple. Just find a carrier that covers the area you live and profit! Unfortunately, Verizon has the best coverage so even though we could move to T-mobile or Sprint or even one of the big discount outfits, the first time we go out of the area our service becomes spotty at best. You could switch your cell phones to one of the cheapies that ride on Verizon and then pony up for a data plan for the RV. But I don't know if that would save you anything. Your dilemma is one I'll face in less than a year; I have a Note 3 now and actually like it better than the Note 4 so no point in upgrading the hardware and simply continuing to pay that bill every month is not very palatable. WDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted February 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 That's what I'm doing. Then in the mail I got a post card that said upgrade at a discount or we will give you an additional monthly discount. I have 3 lines of which 2 are eligible to upgrade but I don't need to. They knocked $25 a month off of my bill. Not bad since I'm paying anyways. Told the wife to transfer that $25 a month into a savings account and we will use it to upgrade when we need to. Yep, I think I'll just sit tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sprint is currently offering a trade in and upgrade to service for other carriers. Safe Travels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsydan Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I am in the same position. I've been out of contract with Verizon for close to a year. MY PROBLEM is that I have an iPhone 4s. The 4s models are not happy with IOS8, but to upgrade to an iPhone 6 will require a new 2-year contract + force me to buy the iPhone 6 at $700+ through their "unlimited service plan." So, I have been thinking of going to another plan, like Straight Talk, which is month-to-month and has unlimited talking and texting, and 3gb of data/month for $45/month. My question: how reliable is Straight Talk compared to Verizon when traveling cross-country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 We took advantage of the Verizon offer to knock $25 a month off of the bill as I choose not to upgrade the Note-II. The Note-IV is a nice phone but not $300 worth. We stick with Verizon for the nationwide coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Sprint is currently offering a trade in and upgrade to service for other carriers. The ad I saw during the Super Bowl last night from Sprint said they'd cut your bill from other carriers in half. It would be nice to save half of what I'm currently paying! Unfortunately, for the areas where we travel, Sprint has very poor service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Stick with your plan & buy phones off Ebay when yours dies. NOTE!! Verizon WILL give you a discount every month if you go into a store with your DD214. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawdog Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Stick with your plan & buy phones off Ebay when yours dies. NOTE!! Verizon WILL give you a discount every month if you go into a store with your DD214. You can also do that online. It is a bit convoluted.... You go in through the employer discount program, give them your last military address and email a copy of the DD214. Takes about 10 days to show up.... Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've been month to month for several years now. Still grafathered into unlimited data plan. No monthly discounts on our bill, as they are really trying t get me to abandon the current agreement. I was caught in a catch 22 for a few years, and could not add a hotspot to my account until about a year ago, whe they're software finally would allow it. Have bought two phones from Craigslists in the last 4-5 years, looking for another now. So yep, let it ride until you are ready. Also until we know how the FCC rulings will shake out, and if Congress will let that ruling stand, might as well not commit to a long term contract. Things could change ahead... Best, Smitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technomadia Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 My 2-year Verizon contract expired in January. I don't really want to update my two smartphones nor my modem yet (which would start another 2-year contract). However, I want to stay with Verizon and my current data plan. What do I do? Just continue month to month until I upgrade my phones? Unless you purchase devices subsidized (ie. discounted), most carriers no longer require 2-year contracts. You can bring your own device (purchase elsewhere, such as eBay, Swappa, etc), buy at full price or even finance devices separately from your service plans. Contracts are going the way of the dinosaur now - at least we consumers now have options to not have what are essentially loan payments bundled into our service price. If you're still paying the same rate for your service as you were while in contract however, you may want to see what your options are for getting the $25/month per phone discount for no longer 'paying' on a subsidized price (assuming you have a More Everything share plan). It could save you some bucks while keeping your same service. Then you can consider in the future how you want to handle device upgrades. - Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 In our experience Verizon has the best coverage across the country. Yours may vary. It is the best service for us so we pay the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyking Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Tech, we have 2 iphone 5 that were off contract and bought 2 iphone 6 outright. Unlimited talk and text for $15 each plus the share data plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whj469 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 We just renewed our 2 year contract with Verizon, we got two Note 4s and a nice tablet which they gave us for free, ha ha. They also gave us increased data. The listed the phones for $639.99 each and we paid $199.99 each. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill&Cindy Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have two lines that are out of contract. I called Verizon and reduced our bill by $50 per month (25 per line). I can use an old phone for that kind of money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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