T-Mobile Is Stealing Verizon’s Customers By Paying Out Their Devices

Looks like the Uncarrier is at it again as T-Mobile moves to disrupt Verizon’s business by paying off the smartphone plans of its customers if they switch. The offer only applies to iPhones and Pixel phones of their relatively recent versions. This means the iPhone 6 and up, and the Google Pixel. It’s worth noting that only customers who have had their plans for a minimum of 60 days can qualify.

As BGR notes, T-Mobile CEO John Legere has made a habit out of trolling Verizon with his antics. The eccentric billionaire regularly changes the goal posts and force other carriers to follow his lead. He has proven this with the no two-year contract bomb and followed that up with some truly appealing unlimited internet offers. As a result, Verizon, Comcast, and other major carriers were forced to make compromises.

In his most recent attempt to ruffle some feathers over at the marketing department of his rival, Legere is now offering to pay off all of the remaining balance that Verizon customers might have on their devices. All these customers have to do is choose one of T-Mobile’s plans and they can keep the iPhone 7 they got three months ago while paying less than a third of the price.

The offer starts May 31st, Tom’s Guide reports, which is sure to be a day that Verizon will remember. AT&T and Sprint customers won’t be completely left out, however, as they are also getting an offer from T-Mobile. It’s a bit of a doozy, though, since it involves getting a new device plan from the carrier.

Basically, customers from either Sprint or AT&T can have their device balance paid out by T-Mobile if they apply for a new plan that comes with a device from the Uncarrier. As an extra incentive, these customers will have access to the early termination offer that T-Mobile is known for.