It was difficult enough to figure out when I worked for VZ how getting the promotional 'free' new devices worked, but they are definitely not free and I've been paying what I was subsequently told was a discounted rate for them. Glad I get 50% off my mobile bill because I'm still paying $200/mo.
If I were to switch carriers now, I'm sort of assuming I would be handled like a non-employee customer and my entire device balance becomes due? I couldn't get a clear answer out of customer service today as to how much I would owe which is my typical experience with them. I looked through all 8 zillion severance docs and couldn't find any mention of this.
Wonder if TMOB is still offering to pay off devices. I mean I like my VZ service especially for international travel, but I don't like the $200/mo bill now that I'm unemployed. I also don't know if this would get rid of all the plans like $5 Neflix or if that's tied to my FiOS account. We sure don't make things easy or transparent for our customers. Well, ex-we.... I need to stop thinking like I still work there. After so long, it's hard to switch off that way of thinking.