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Verizon brings back activation fees

According to new reports, Verizon will bring back activation fees on November 15th, a fee that many thought was gone forever when T-Mobile started their war on the industry.

Verizon will charge $20 for all customers adding a new line of service, at least if you go on a payment plan but it is unclear if the fee still applies if you are bringing your own device to the carrier.



The carrier actually ended their activation fee, which was formerly $40, this summer when it ended two-year contracts.

Source:
Verge

Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 14 Nov 2015 14:50

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• 8686

  Huh? I just signed up for a new 2 year contract and was charged a $40 activation fee last week.
  

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  15.11.2015 22:25 #1

• Menion

  Sounds about right, In a Country where we pay the highest fees for the most limited of features, would you expect anything different?
  

  16.11.2015 16:26 #2

• Winddog

  I have been wanting to get a cheaper carrier but I have 8 months to go on my contract. Does anyone know if we can get out of it .
  

  Eric

  17.11.2015 09:19 #3

• 8686

  Won't most carriers pay your early termination fees?
  

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  17.11.2015 09:20 #4

• Winddog

  they advertise that but when you get there with a single line they say that is for family plans
  

  Eric

  28.11.2015 17:14 #5