Switching to Sprint from VZW...

[residentgiant]

Probably a stupid question -- but if my wireless contract with Verizon is shown as ending tomorrow (6/16), am I considered off-contract or do I have to wait until the next day?

I want to pick up an Evo tomorrow and port my number from VZW. The only reason I've waited until now is because I didn't want to pay the early termination fee with my contract ending relatively soon. So if I switch on the day my contract ends (as opposed to the day after) will they try to hit me an early termination? Should I just play it safe and wait until Thursday?

 

[MarkHirt]

I think you will live one more day

 

[rilharri]

Better be safe than sorry, you can always get the phone and set up your Sprint account and then port your number a day later if you want

 

[Rigmaster]

Get the Sprint phone you want. Set it up. Use it for a day or two. Then port your number over. Porting will close your account with VZW. Then call VZW to request a final bill if you owe for anything or to show a zero balance, closed account.

Being off-contract for a month also wouldn't hurt you if the phone you order isn't immediately available. You'll only have a pro-rated monthly amount to owe for the days you stay into the next billing cycle.

 

[mysticmead]

the easiest way to find out is to call Verizon and ask them when you can cancel without paying an ETF (That's what I did). they'll tell you exactly when you can kick them to the curb... oh yeah... when I called they didn't even bother trying to keep me... Sprint has been MUCH better for me and my family.