My gf has a grandfathered unlimited plan on Verizon so she doesn't want to upgrade and lose it. What are the best options in unsubsidized phones for Verizon now and in the upcoming months? I'm looking at GS4 but it's a little pricey. Is the Motorola X going to be available off contract for Verizon?
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If your gf has one line in her plan without unlimited data, then she could transfer the upgrade to that line. Alternatively, if she has a family plan, she can also add a line, pay $10 plus taxes and fees for 2 years. Depending on your taxes and fees, the etf method could be cheaper
Otherwise, all phones are offered at the no contract full retail price, which is typically $600-$700 for high end phones.
The other option to save some money would be to use the etf method. To get the lowest price wait for a sale, start a new line of service, buy the phone and cancel that line, paying etf. Keep in mind some third party will charge a secondary etf, so don't buy from them. I know that Verizon, best buy, and Costco do not.
So for example, the note 2 was $50 on contract in February from best buy after gc, pay etf of $350 and one days service for about $405 total off contract
Best buy also had the dna for $50 money maker about 2 months ago, so you would pay -$50 + $350 + 5 or about $305 total off contract.
If you want to buy straight from Verizon, the dna was free as well, so you would be paying $355.
Obviously none of these are current deals, so you gotta wait for a good deal, if you want to save money.
Of course, this deal works best when combined with the phone on sale.
Of course there is always the used option
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II
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