NEW YORK – So you got what you thought was a great deal on an iPhone 6s with a discount carrier, but what you and thousands of customers are being reminded of is that it’s time to pay up for that “deal.”

Many customers have paid $1-$5 per month for their phone for the first 18 months, but what many are forgetting is that a “balloon” payment that could cost customers hundreds of more dollars to own their devices has already arrived or is on the way. Ouch!

The good news is Verizon is making it easier and more affordable to switch to the unlimited plan you want on the network you deserve with a great offer – no balloons involved.

For a limited time, bring your iPhone 6, 6+, 6s or 6s+ to Verizon and get a $200 Visa prepaid card when you port in your number. To sweeten the deal, we’ll even waive your activation fees*.

“This is a great deal for those customers who are fed up with the discount carriers and want to experience a network that can keep up with their digital lifestyles,” said Tami Erwin, executive vice president of operations at Verizon.

Verizon continues to provide the best value in wireless with the hottest devices on the undisputed best network. When you choose Verizon Unlimited for your mobile phone plan, you get the plan you want on the network you deserve. Verizon’s network is the most awarded in the industry. RootMetrics just rated Verizon the best wireless provider in 48 out of 50 states, and for the 18th consecutive time, J.D. Power just named Verizon tops in its 2017 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study.

*Waived activation fee applied w/in 1-2 bill cycles. Visa Prepaid Card are issued by Citibank, N.A. pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. and managed by Citi Prepaid Services. Card will not have cash access and can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.