Qwest dumps Sprint in favor of Verizon for cell service
- May 6th, 2008
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For the three of you that get your cell phone service through Qwest, it seems that the sun is slowly setting on its relationship with Sprint. Qwest has found a new beau in Verizon Wireless and starting next February, “Customers will have access to the full line of Verizon phones and devices, PC cards and multimedia services, and even be able to choose a ‘wireless only’ option,” according to mocoNews.net.
The existing Sprint/Qwest agreement is of the MVNO variety and handset options are pretty limited, whereas the Verizon deal sounds like it’ll basically be Qwest saying, “Hey, you want wireless with your landline service? Use Verizon and we’ll get a kickback.” You’ll apparently be able to choose to get a separate bill from Verizon or get everything on one bill from Qwest. Qwest offers a similar option for TV service in certain areas that’s pretty much like a referral to DirecTV. Same idea here with Verizon.
lightwaver (Who am I?)
1 month ago
Qwest actually will be offering the change to current Qwest “wireless only” customers starting July 30th 2008.
For customers that have all of their services “bundled”, if they wish to continue to get their full savings, the billing systems will not be integrated fully until October 31st 2008 and those customers will be given the option at that time.
“Wireless Only” customers will become Verizon customers with Verizon only billing. “Qwest Bundled” customers who have all of their wireline services like local & long distance wireline phone, internet, and Directv or Qwest Choice TV will continue to receive all their services including the Verizon Wireless on one Qwest Bill after the integration of the systems.