Originally Posted by
Kronk There are actually several legit ways to get out of an ETF, you just have to scour your contract's fine print. I used a legitimate reason I found in Verizon's contract that forced them to waive two $150 fees when I canceled my contract and switched to AT&T.
However, I do agree with Patrick that if you do not have a legitimate reason to break your contract, and just wanting to switch carriers is not a legitimate reason, your contract stands and they are well within their right to charge an ETF.