Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA)

"That's true for every other cell carrier as well, because most offer their own discounts and early upgrades. And as they roll out their own 4G networks and accumulate more smartphone subscribers. That perk-tightening comes on top of extra fees and higher early exit charges. Sprint, for example, already tacks on an extra $10 monthly surcharge for 4G-capable handsets. Carriers have also doubled their early termination fees, charging up to $350 for smartphones, as a way to recoup money on the phone and contract revenue if you defect".

All cellular carriers try to pull crap with their customers. I never said Verizon was more honest than the rest. All I said is that it works. If I'm going to get screwed, I'd at least like the ability to make a phone call without dropping it every time. That aside, this doesn't affect me. I will be a new customer. I will get the iphone for $199 as I did when I joined AT&T. There's no difference. i had AT&T for three years and never got a discount of any kind. All I got was crappy service.