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Verizon May Offer Contract-Free Service on September 21st [Verizon]
Gizmodo — ... service starting on September 21st. Unlike their EasyPay plan, pre-payment is not a requirement. Therefore, users could terminate their service without penalty and make upgrades freely as long as they pay full, unsubsidized prices for phones (or bring in their own devices) and are willing to pay the activation fee (no exceptions). It is just a rumor at this point, but does a contract-free Verizon plan with no equipment discounts and mandatory activation fees sound appealing to you? [BGR] ...

Verizon To Go Contract Free On September 21st
GadgetReview — ... ‘contract free’ plans on September 21, 2008.  Stipulations require that you either pay for a phone in full - no subsidies - or bring your own equipment.  The user must pay an activation fee, no exceptions, and go through a credit check. Signs intriguing, but I always thought cell phone companies lose money on people unless they stick around over 12 months?  Perhaps the activiation fee will be much higher than the standard $35 to help offset initial costs. [BGR] ...

Verizon finally going contractless?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... be making the switch on September 21st. This opens up some options for folks who just want to pay month by month and not suffer the wrath of early termination fees that those poor saps on contract have to deal with. Of course when it comes to devices, you’ll be losing out on some hefty subsidies, so there’s a lot of give and take there. All Verizon Wireless plans and devices should have the contractless option starting next week - keep your eyes peeled! [via BGR] ...

It’s About Time Verizon - No Contract Service
Mobility Site — ... Well, if the tipster that reported to BGR that Verizon is going to allow month to month customers starting September 21st is right on the money, then it changes everything. Maybe a little late for my case, but it’s good to know that what other carriers do affect companies decisions. ...

Verizon Wireless rumored to be going contract free
Gadgetell — ... and the fact that should you come to dislike Verizon you can leave at any time. Although this is still unconfirmed at this point, it does make you think. Assuming you were not a current Verizon Wireless subscriber, would a move like this be enough to convince you to make the switch? Of course, it is important to point out that while this sounds new and exciting, other major carriers such as Sprint and AT&T have already been offering contract free service. Via [BGR] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for ...

Verizon Going Contract-Free?
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... customers are eligible to receive accessory discounts on month to month agreements MTM customers can terminate their service at any time (effective on their next bill cycle date) without incurring an early termination fee New Customers: Use Month to Month as the contract term Existing Customers: Use Upgrade Reason Code UN only Sound good? [Via: BGR] ...