We reached 50,000 signatures in 8 days - incredible! Thank you all. In my previous news post, I sent you to an update Verizon released to their Upgrade policy. They've updated that announcement to include a mention of a "Wireless Device Payment Plan". Here's the update: "Customers also have the option of purchasing a phone at full price at any point before their contract expires and beginning April 21, some devices will be available for purchase through the Verizon Wireless Device Payment Plan." I also found this post on DroidLife suggesting the same thing - a device payment plan for smartphones "launching soon". You can read more about that here: http://mbchp.me/VZWPmtPlan. I still haven't heard anything from Verizon in response to this petition, but will continue to keep you updated on Twitter: @mbchp.