I learned that even though Verizon is ditching their “new phone every two years” plan, they will still honor discounts already earned by sticking with your old crappy phone for two years or more.
And I learned that if you get a heavily discounted phone and sign up your adult children for two more years, it doesn’t mean you are committed to keeping them on your plan. They can move their contract to their own deal without penalty, at any time.
Jane's Lessons Learned 
But you CAN keep them on your plan. Don’t forget that!!
Kat
I didn’t know that Verizon is ditching their “new phone every two years” plan! Does this mean no more free phones?