Comment on Apple iPhone 5 US Carrier Comparison ChartparentComments−grecy13yDo you have to give the phone back when you terminate?−delinka13yIf you did, that would eliminate the reason for the ETF (and also another profit point for the carrier.)−grecy13y>If you did, that would eliminate the reason for the ETF.I always figured the early termination fee is because you broke a contract. It's got nothing to do with if it costs the carrier any money, it's simply a penalty for breaking a contract.
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Do you have to give the phone back when you terminate?
If you did, that would eliminate the reason for the ETF (and also another profit point for the carrier.)
>If you did, that would eliminate the reason for the ETF.
I always figured the early termination fee is because you broke a contract. It's got nothing to do with if it costs the carrier any money, it's simply a penalty for breaking a contract.