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Look: we know many on Verizon aren't happy that the carrier has revealed plans to lengthen its upgrade intervals (http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/12/verizon-upgrade-eligibility-extends-to-a-full-two-years/) right as smartphone update season is hitting full stride (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/14/samsung-galaxy-s-4-preview/). However, there may be a consolation prize. As of April 21st, "some devices" in its smartphone range, not just the existing tablets, will qualify for a Device Payment Plan that spreads out the full costs over the course of a year, letting those who crave the latest mobile hardware (presumably, you) upgrade without either having to sign a contract or pay everything up front. Sounds like a very UnCarrier (http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/26/t-mobile-details-its-no-contract-simple-choice-plans-starting-a/) thing to do, doesn't it? Not quite, unfortunately. The carrier tells us that these payments sit on top of existing service plans, not inside them -- the base service rate won't go down in year two. T-Mobile will remain the better bargain for anyone constantly replacing handsets, then, but those on Verizon will at least have a degree of freedom.
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Via: Droid-Life (http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/12/verizon-will-introduce-a-device-payment-plan-similar-to-t-mobiles-in-the-near-future/)
Source: Verizon (http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2013/04/verizon-wireless-upgrade-statement.html)
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