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Published on: 09 September, 2008 by PhoneArena Team

In the world of wireless, competition between the carriers has become a relatively common event. In an industry first between the wireless carriers, Verizon today announced a "switcher credit" of $50 for those that port in their number(s) from Sprint, and is waiving the activation fee for AT&T customers. As of now, the deal only applies to purchases at agent locations in certain states, and is running to October 31st. Interestingly enough, Verizon is offering a $50 service credit for those that port in from Sprint, but is only waiving the activation fee for those that port in from AT&T.

Source: BGR

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qbyrd21 @ 09 September, 2008 08:48:50 PM

I guess they dont even see t - mobile!!!

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Bubba @ 09 September, 2008 09:40:16 PM

WTF is a T - Mobile? Aren't they some German company in Europe?

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anonymous @ 09 September, 2008 11:48:03 PM

Nope we got em here in NY too...they suck so bad that my sis had it and she had to stick her head out the window for service haha...VZW never a problem here. Don't know how TM is still in business (i think it's b/c it's cheap...like a million minutes for 30 bucks) U need the minutes though for how many times you have to re-dial

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vzw fanboy @ 10 September, 2008 06:54:43 AM

haha lol your right

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Pings @ 10 September, 2008 12:10:16 AM

There trying to compete with the other top 3. T - Mobile is a joke.

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anonymous @ 10 September, 2008 08:33:26 AM

Verizon Wireless Rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

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anonymous @ 10 September, 2008 03:02:55 PM

So Verizon rules by encouraging churn? I probably wouldn't say that, I think that they should be more mature and let customers come because they want to do so.

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anonymous @ 10 September, 2008 08:04:50 PM

I am sure $50 isnt going to be the deciding factor in whether a customer chooses to stay with VZW after the test drive period. It's just an incentive, or a reward, for making a smart choice ;]

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anonymous @ 11 September, 2008 09:40:11 AM

All it is is a way to close a sale. If I can say, "I'll save you $50 today," that increases the chance of a yes decision right now. Even if they decide to say yes to Verizon later, they might not do so in my store, which means no comission for me. I like it.

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likeabite @ 10 September, 2008 12:16:10 PM

Yea T-emporary MOBILE is available in NY but trust me no one pays attention to it just like Verizon is doing, lol. Verizon is smart to offer the extra incentive against Sprint because they know how badly and fast they are losing customers so it's sort of like a nail in the coffin. AT&T's poor call/data services should give any customer a reason to switch also. VZW BABY!!

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Z @ 10 September, 2008 04:05:36 PM

I think that is a great idea. In this economy, people are looking for freebies everywhere. Good call VZW!

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kay Pizzy @ 10 September, 2008 09:35:43 PM

Verizon Wireless IS and will ALWAYS be the MOST RELIABLE OUT OF ANY CARRIER IN THE CONTINENTAL US AND ABROAD THANKS TO THEIR GLOBAL DEVICES VZW ROCKS111111111111111111111

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anonymous @ 11 September, 2008 02:44:09 PM

yeeeahhhh verizon rules......

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Anonymous Coward @ 11 September, 2008 06:07:26 PM

Oh boy. I love inter-carrier pissing matches.

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Anonymous Coward II @ 13 September, 2008 12:43:13 AM

Note the withering sarcasm.

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anonymous @ 12 September, 2008 01:18:35 PM

wooooooooohhh YEAH BABY VZW HERE TOO!!!!.....WOOT! WOOT!! all other companies are complete and utter FUBAR compared to VZW.

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anonymous @ 12 September, 2008 09:07:07 PM

yeah I dont think verizon will ever be a sucky company talking about service...but the phones running behind on technology

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