Switch to sprint?
Larstrak
Enthusiast - Level 1

I've been a verizon customer for 12+ years, and my current bill is $103 every month for a single line. I am currently in the grandfathered unlimited data plan. My last phone purchase was the galaxy S4 on launch day, that I bought at full retail on an installment plan so that I did not lose my unlimited data.

I currently desire a galaxy s6 and am wondering what my options are. I have no desire to switch plans, change my data package in any way, or renew a contract (because I don't want to lose my data). I use a lot of data, I stream music and video very frequently.  Is there an installment plan available for me? I see that sprint can offer me a much smaller monthly bill, and a discounted phone price. I'm okay with paying full price with verizon, but I don't want to pay full price all at once. Is there anything that verizon is willing to do to keep my longterm business, or would I be forced to investigate another provider?

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Ptmc518
Contributor - Level 3

The only way to buy a phone and keep unlimited data is to buy the phone outright at full retail.  Verizon will not let you keep your unlimited data if you sign a new contract or want to buy a phone at a discounted rate.

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Larstrak
Enthusiast - Level 1

Thanks for the reply! I am aware that I will pay full retail to keep my current plan. Is there an installment option for me in my situation?

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Ptmc518
Contributor - Level 3

I know that you can have the device charged to your bill, but I'm not sure if the full amount is due at the end of the cycle or not.  Best bet would probably be to call VZW and ask them.  What I did was, I have a credit card that has 0 apr for 12 months so I charged it to that and then it was paid off to VZW and I just paid it off in 12 months to my cc.

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ynggrsshppr91
Specialist - Level 2

No there is not an installment plan

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kaebfly
Champion - Level 3

As mentioned, no you would have to pay it in full but you can opt to use a credit card with a financing promotion (or not) to make installment payments that way. You'd just pay it off by paying your credit card bill. Store cards like Best Buys also have promotions like 18 months interest free (sometimes it's only 12 months...and sometimes they have a 24 month promotion).

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rlxr7
Newbie

My mom switched to Sprint and got unlimited talk text and data AND an Galaxy S6 for a low as $80 per month with zero out of pocket at point of sale. Awesome deal, but i can't personally do that because I just signed a new Verizon contract. 😃

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Loquat
Master - Level 1

If Sprint can offer you equal or better service, provide you with the device you desire, and lower your overall monthly payment...I'd think you'd be crazy not to switch.  Just make an educated decision and be sure to look before you leap and make sure that with Sprint you're getting the same coverage that you're currently getting with VZW...after all, what good does it do to have a great device, a cheaper bill, and no coverage?  Best of luck to you in your decision...

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sprmankalel
Champion - Level 3

How about a store, like Best Buy, credit card that allows 0% for a certain time until it is paid off? VZW will not allow you to do the financing, even with the $2 monthly fee, and keep unlimited.

Is your S4 in good condition? You could also sell that on Swappa or something to help off set the cost of the new device.

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sprmankalel
Champion - Level 3

Or any credit card. It seems that. You just have to look at your options and decide which is right for you.

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