[mugsy77]

Thanks for the replies... I suppose since VZW isn't releasing phones as fast as other providers, open is the way to go for flexibility but not cost to the consumer. Not to mention folks not renewing their contracts since the phones are not bought through VZW.

So if I were to get a Touch Pro, I need to talk to the 'right person' to activate the phone, which I am not sure how that will go. If someone is going the route of Touch Pro - Sprint, then going to VZW since VZW crippled their phone, can they let me/us know so we can get in on it? Many thanks!