For those of you who might think i'm blowing this NE2 thing out of proportion, this is VZW's promise of the benefits of NE2: Verizon Wireless

Note the references to having a more advanced phone and the latest in digital technology. I think I might actually right a letter to the CEO, regional president and assorted other folks about this. Anyway, read on:

Now Verizon Wireless has a way to ensure that you'll always have a more advanced phone, no matter how technology changes:

Our New Every Two program can provide you with the latest in digital phone technology every two years. And Verizon Wireless is the first company to offer it.

Verizon Wireless is dedicated to making sure that customers receive the quality wireless phone service they deserve.
With our New Every Two program, you can keep up with the latest in mobile communications because your wireless phone is updated to a newer model every two years. No matter what the future advancements in mobile communications might be, you'll always have the option to enjoy the latest features available.

How do you sign up for New Every Two?
If you're a new Verizon Wireless customer: You are automatically enrolled in our New Every Two program when you sign up for a digital calling plan with a monthly access of $35.00 or above ($34.99 in the North East and West areas) with a two-year service agreement. When you have fulfilled your two-year service agreement, you will get up to $100.00 toward the purchase of your next wireless phone when you renew service on a digital calling plan with monthly access of $35.00 or above ($34.99 in the North East and West areas) for another two years of service with Verizon Wireless.

If you're currently a Verizon Wireless customer: Who is on a two-year service agreement with a digital calling plan of $35.00 or higher ($34.99 in the North East and West areas) AND began your two-year service agreement on or after 4/1/00, you are automatically enrolled in the program. This means at the end of your current two-year service agreement, you will get up to $100.00 toward the purchase of your next wireless phone when you renew service on a digital calling plan with a monthly access of $35.00 or above ($34.99 in the North East and West areas) for another two years of service with Verizon Wireless.

Customers who began service prior to 4/1/00, can enroll in the program by signing a new two-year service agreement with a digital calling plan of $35.00 or higher ($34.99 in the North East and West areas). You will be eligible to take advantage of the phone offer at the end of the new two-year service agreement.

Sign up today-with our New Every Two program, you'll always be ready for tomorrow!

For more information, talk to your sales representative
or call 800 2 JOIN IN (800 256 4646).