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1. Comment - Verizon soon to face the biggest class action lawsuit yet

   (Jan 30, 2008 - 12:29 AM)

   I don't believe you have to enter any contract with the carriers. After your contract expires, you should be free to change carriers at any time or stay on a month to month agreement. The downside of not having a contract in place is that if the carrier increases their prices (not likely with the competition), you either pay up or shut off your phone.
   
   Consumers usually sign a 1 or 2 year contract because they want a free or discounted phone, even if sometimes the free phone is after a mail in rebate that the provider somehow lost or can't find.
   
   Pay full retail for the phone you want or buy a used or refurbished phone and get a number without any contract. With LNP you should be able to keep your number and switch until you find the right service for you.
   
   Most carriers allow a 2 week or 30 day trial anyway to see if the phone will work in your home or 90% of the area you travel. I can't recall a carrier that claims you will be able to make or receive calls everywhere. It's wireless! It's not going to work everywhere.
   
   I have had Sprint since it started and for the most part I'm happy with it-much better than 10 years ago. Their customer service sucks, but no one's going to be perfect.
   
   I go in to the store with low expectations and I'm never disappointed. Instead, I'm amazed when I receive good service, which is infrequent.