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Verizon Quietly Cuts the Number of Phones Subject to $350 Termination Fee

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Verizon has apparently reduced the number of phones subject to the $350 early termination fee for advanced devices. This termination fee, double the standard $175, was added for new contracts and renewals associated with these devices as of November 15, 2009. The current list appears to be limited to smartphones (including BlackBerry and Android devices) and netbooks.

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Take Advantage of Lower AT&T and Verizon Pricing

by Logan Abbott on Monday, January 18, 2010

AT&T and Verizon have lowered their unlimited pricing to $69.99/month, $89.99 for unlimited voice & text, $99.99 for unlimited voice, text and data. Similar decreases are also in effect on the family plan side, where two unlimited lines are $119.99 vs. the previous $199.99. This is a decrease of about 30% for a single line, 40% for a family plan.

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Verizon Wireless Lowers Prices for Unlimited Service

by Logan Abbott on Monday, January 18, 2010

Verizon Wireless announced significant price reductions for those customers looking for unlimited monthly service. The new rates will be available January 18 for new customers. Existing customers can also change their rate plans as of that date with no penalty or contract extension.

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How to Get Free Cell Phone Damage/Theft Protection

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, December 01, 2009

This is a nice benefit we just came across, associated with the Citi Forward Credit Card:

Appears in: cell phone insurance, Wireless

T-Mobile Goes Unlimited for $59.99; Simplifies Cell Phone Plans

by Logan Abbott on Sunday, October 25, 2009

T-Mobile completely overhauled their cell phone plans today, droppping 'myFaves' and simplifying to just 3 plans each for individual and family plans. The highlight is a new low-water price point for contract unlimited voice service -- just $59.99 for one line and $99.99 for

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Picture & Video Messaging now on iPhone

by Logan Abbott on Saturday, September 26, 2009

At long last, AT&T has made picture and video messaging available on the iPhone. For those who already have a text messaging package, these message types are included in the plan and are treated like text messages.

To receive the new capability, you'll need to connect the iPhone to your computer and download the latest update from Apple.

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Refurb Apple iPhone 3G from $49!

by Logan Abbott on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Shipped directly from AT&T with priority two-day free shipping. Requires new two-year AT&T service. Per AT&T, “refurbished phones are previously owned devices that have been unused or lightly used and returned during the 30-day trial period.”

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Sprint Adds Free Calling to Any Mobile Phone

by Logan Abbott on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Correction added 9/11: This offer is a bit better than we originally thought. Despite specifically indicating in the press release that this new service applies to calls “from the Sprint network”, it actually applies to both inbound and outbound calls between two wireless phones.

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AT&T to Require Data Plans on Smartphones and BlackBerry

by Logan Abbott on Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Starting September 6, new AT&T customers who purchase a smartphone or BlackBerry, as well as existing AT&T customers that upgrade to one of those devices will be required to purchase a $30 data plan with their phone. This requirement puts AT&T in line with the other major carriers, all of whom have had this requirement for a while (although pricing varies by carrier). Until now,

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Benefits and Exceptions of Credit CARD Act of 2009

by Logan Abbott on Friday, August 21, 2009

The first phase of credit card legislation signed by President Obama on May 22 took effect yesterday, August 20, with the remaining provisions going live February 22, 2010.

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