T-Mobile Gets iPhone Aggressive

"Un-carrier" T-Mobile is launching a new trade-in program for Apple's iPhone. Prospective switchers can bring in previous-generation models to offset the upfront cost of a new iPhone 5 on T-Mobile, requiring $0 down. Sprint Nextel's prepaid brand, Virgin Mobile, recently launched an aggressive switching campaign of its own, offering a $100 credit. However, AT&T and Verizon still have significant network advantages with LTE coverage, which is a key selling feature of the iPhone 5.

In the video below, Fool contributor Evan Niu, CFA, lays it all out for investors.

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