Um, because if it's late at night, it's better to a) not bother friends by just showing up, and b) have a phone available until I get back to retrieve the one I left.
Verizon doesn't charge anything for it, and it takes effect immediately. They even send you a confirmation e-mail.
You can change phones with Verizon without calling support, via their website. That has the additional advantage of not needing to contact support if you lose your phone (and SIM, in the case of GSM). I've done this a few times when I've forgotten my phone at work or a friend's house.
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Um, because if it's late at night, it's better to a) not bother friends by just showing up, and b) have a phone available until I get back to retrieve the one I left. Verizon doesn't charge anything for it, and it takes effect immediately. They even send you a confirmation e-mail.
You can change phones with Verizon without calling support, via their website. That has the additional advantage of not needing to contact support if you lose your phone (and SIM, in the case of GSM). I've done this a few times when I've forgotten my phone at work or a friend's house.