An early termination fee (ETF) is a charge imposed by a service provider when a customer cancels their contract before the end of the agreed-upon term. Verizon, a major telecommunications company in the United States, charges an ETF to customers who terminate their service contracts early. The amount of the ETF varies depending on the type of service and the length of time remaining on the contract.
There are several ways to avoid paying a Verizon ETF. One way is to simply wait until the end of your contract term before canceling your service. Another way is to take advantage of Verizon’s “no ETF” offers, which are sometimes available to new customers or customers who switch to Verizon from another carrier. Finally, you may be able to avoid paying an ETF if you can demonstrate that Verizon has breached your contract.