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EARLY TERMINATION

Alltel Wireless customers faced disappointment when Verizon Wireless took over, making promises that fell short.

Verizon won’t replace my broken phone — do I still owe an early termination fee?

March 19, 2025May 30, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

Judy Schulze’s husband needs a new phone. But Verizon Wireless wants him to sign a new two-year contract to get one. Is that fair?

Categories Problem Solved
I recently discontinued my T-Mobile wireless service in what I hoped would be a smooth transition. It wasn't.

Why did T-Mobile charge me an early termination fee?

May 3, 2025April 18, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

T-Mobile wants to charge Chad Jones a $200 early termination fee. But wait — isn’t he on a month-to-month plan? He sure is. Or at least, he thinks he is.

Categories Problem Solved
Facing billing disputes with Verizon: Unfulfilled promises, excessive charges, and harassment from collections agency.

An early termination fee — and now, a collection agency

January 22, 2024September 26, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Verizon has sent a collection agency after Christopher Clauson after he cancels his phone service. Is there any way to get them off his back?

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