Verizon May Start a JUMP Program

[AntimonyER]

Yeah, this thing just became a joke with the revelation that unlimited users can't use it.

The "ETF" is actually more onerous than the existing one (due to no downpayment, it starts at $649 vs. $350) plus subsidized cost + ETF is often lower than device cost by itself. And while you don't sign a plan contract, you do sign a repayment contract that probably states you must maintain service, and is therefore still a service contract. So you are losing a $350-$400 (or more) subsidy, for the privilege of not having to pay a down payment (subsidized cost). Nope sorry.

 

[ekyle]

The key is that they're not reducing service costs, so you're essentially paying for your device twice because the subsidy repayment is built into the device cost.

This is the one thing holding me back...

 

[rabidhunter]

Not even the CFO of Verizon believes the Edge plan will work.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/18/4536488/verizon-cfo-doesnt-think-most-people-will-sign-up-for-edge-upgrade-plan

In fact, he says he expects that most subscribers will avoid it, choosing to wait for a discounted handset upgrade every two years as they do with their existing plans. It's easy to understand why he might think that: it's a

 

[DILands]

I switched MY LINE (with VZW since 1990-something. Ported to T-MO. T-MO S4 works about 80% of the time at work - and is fine everywhere else. My S3 with VZW got nada - which was one of the factors in the change.


First (and only line for now) is $50, Unlimited 4G is $20, JUMP (with also includes their version of Assurian) is $10 . The S4 was $149 - and is like $19 a month.

AND - if I move my family from VZW - my corporate discount is on ALL LINES!

 

[DILands]

Interesting

T-Mobile JUMP! vs AT&T Next vs Verizon Edge