So? That's what a contract is. in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20639290 en Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:34:23 EDT Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:34:23 EDT Re: So? That's what a contract is. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20642761 joebear29 :
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?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20642761 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:23:41 EDT Re: So? That's what a contract is. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639570 axus : 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.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639570 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:57:20 EDT Re: So? That's what a contract is. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639459 jaminus : 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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639459 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:36:54 EDT So? That's what a contract is. http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639290 russotto : 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?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20639290 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:59:22 EDT