Is Verizon Edge that bad of a deal.

[Mhotep06]

For someone like myself that lives where Verizin is the clearly best carrier with LTE and the others don't, is the new edge program that bad of a deal. I should add that I like to upgrade phones a couple of times a year. Seems great for a person like myself. Comments on what im over looking with this. I REALLY want the note 3 but looking for best deal.

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[DutchDogg54]

For someone like myself that lives where Verizin is the clearly best carrier with LTE and the others don't, is the new edge program that bad of a deal. I should add that I like to upgrade phones a couple of times a year. Seems great for a person like myself. Comments on what im over looking with this. I REALLY want the note 3 but looking for best deal.

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If you really like to upgrade several times a year it's basically the only reasonable option for you on Verizon. It's much, much more expensive than waiting out to get new customer pricing, of course, but if that's not an option for you than edge isn't so bad.

Here's some good info on it so you can think in numbers: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ew-payment-plan-options-start-on-august-25th/

And here's a good opinion piece on it: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...ke-leaving-your-carrier-early-more-expensive/

 

[WilliamSchfr]

Edge

I personally am in the same boat. I think it's messed up the verizon came out with this program the month after I resigned a new 2 year agreement. I have had the LG G2, HTC ONE, and Crapple Iphone 5 all in the last month with the edge program. all I needed to do was go in and get a new line on the edge plan since the line in I contracted I just cancelled the new number and kept the phone on my existing line. Then a week later I decide I want to try something else I sell the phone at a good price of course pay off the edge and go get another one. I am awaiting my note 3 as I'm typing this. Try it out folks it's a great deal especially for those with unlimited who don't want to upgrade or lose unlimited!

 

[Mhotep06]

Thanks for the opinions guys. I may give it a try. Just feels like I'll never pay it off withvthecedge orogram and constantly upgrading.

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[MichaelMcC]

I can't help but wonder if rooting the device would void your edge up eligibility since it voids warranty.

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[alhadee12]

I currently have the Edge program and find it useful for my needs. Like you, I switch phones a lot, which makes my wife mad. However, it's been pretty good so far. Look at this way, you only have to pay about $50 up front and still have the 14 days to decide. If you don't like it cancel and go to a two year contract. I like the freedom to get newer devices or just sale it and pay it off,

 

[gunkle]

It doesn't cost a single penny more than buying the phone up front non subsidised. You just get interest free payment plan. It doesn't lock you intro a service contract just a credit plan for the device.

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[alprazolam]

I took the plunge today and we'll see how it turns out. I like the idea of being able to sale it and be out of contract if you want or just pay half and get another phone. Sometime down the road I suppose you'll pay the full price if you decide to call it quits with Verizon.

 

[platinumrims]

The good thing about it is that you don't have to worry about selling your old phones if you need the money. I think It's cool but I'd rather just keep my old phones... If this one holds up well ill definitely be keeping it after I buy the next one.

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[Mhotep06]

I decided to do the Edge deal. I like to switch phones too often not to.

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[tgyberg]

I decided to do the Edge deal. I like to switch phones too often not to.

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Same, soon!

 

[KennyG123]

Please discuss in the sticky thread for upgrading
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