Here are qwest subscribers options on switching to Verizon Wireless:

Through Qwest: Waived early termination fees, almost free phones (even up to Blackberry devices etc..) Waived activation fees, and instant mail in rebates. Qwest will give you unique pricing on phones based on what you currently have. ie: BB to BB, katana to chocolate or equivalent phone.

Through Verizon: You will be charged your early termination fees for quitting qwest earlier than your contract allows, you will pay regular price on all your phones. You will pay activation fees, and you will be bound to mail in rebates.

So really, if you have qwest and want the best deal on switching to Verizon, please go through qwest to do so, they obviously are the better deal.