OK so first of all, this is for *SMARTPHONES* where handsets are typically MSRP for $400 and can be $600 or more especially when the models first come to market. So $350 for an ETF is a lot of money, but come on have some perspective. So, point 2: The typical plan for a smartphone (voice/txt package at $30-70/mo plus $30/mo for data) can easily be close to $100 a month per line. Is $350 to buy out a 2 year contract valued at $2400 really a lot of money?
Lastly, contrary to the rants, Verizon does not 'suck' because they are in business to stay in business. and there are plenty of other carriers out there to take your business to.
Is there a single valid argument from any last one of you? I am still wondering why more Verizon minutiae on Toms Hardware *again*; I am starting to suspect that one of the writers/editors has stock in ATT or something.