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russotto

join:2000-10-05
Collegeville, PA

So? That's what a contract is.

If you break a contract you should expect a penalty of some sort. Provided they are actually disclosing the fee, what's wrong with them?
jaminus

join:2004-10-14
Arlington, VA

Re: So? That's what a contract is.

Exactly. Go to any provider's website and it is clear that a fee is assessed if you break the contract early.

Don't like it? No problem. Every single major carrier offers prepaid, month-to-month plans without any long-term commitment necessary.

»www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-···-phones/
AT&T Go phone. No contract.

»www.t-mobile.com/shop/plans/defa···tegory=4
T-Mobile. No contract.

»www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/stor···anDetail
Verizon. No contract.

»www.boostmobile.com/
Sprint Boost Mobile. No contract.

I personally recommend Virgin Mobile USA's prepaid plan, which gives 400 minutes a month with Unlimited nights and weekends for $49.99 a month:
»www.virginmobileusa.com/rates/mo···ainrates
axus

join:2001-06-18
Washington, DC
I think the problem is that invoking such contract provisions is in violation of the law in some states. More generally, it's bad because it's a barrier to competition.
joebear29

join:2003-07-20
Alabaster, AL

Re: So? That's what a contract is.

said by axus See Profile :

I think the problem is that invoking such contract provisions is in violation of the law in some states. More generally, it's bad because it's a barrier to competition.
Really, which states? Can you provide details?

Really, its simple, you promise to stay with them for x time and they give you money off a phone. Its purely voluntary, it benefits some people but not others. I don't tell other people what they can't go month to month - why can't they have the same courtesy about me getting a long-term deal?
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