Disqus
Before I begin, I would like to emphasize that I personally have nothing against any carrier. The ideas posted here are taken from USAToday’s article titled “Cellphone users set their sights on Apple’s iPhone”. Let’s begin:
Swap your plan with other person
It is possible to trade the remainder of your contract with someone else. Several new websites offer matchmaking services for folks to dump and receive contracts. The sites include CellSwapper.com, Resellular.com and CelltradeUSA.com.
Cite specific problems
Spotty coverage in a key place in your life? Put it in writing, then contact the carrier and say how unsatisfied with the service you are. A carrier’s representative will most certainly be persuasive and will argue with you, but you should argue back and win your way out.
Watch for changes in your contract
Just recently, Verizon raised prices for text messaging. Such changes are usually followed by the legal notice which you could use to justify your exit. Again, they will argue with you, but they have to let you go.
It is suggested that interested users visit Consumerist website, where they can get more information about it.
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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