I'd like to transfer the account (i.e. with an AOL) but keep the account history.

Question

A long time ago, my parents and I made the decision to stay on the same cell phone bill. Back then, I thought it was a good idea to leave my dad as the accountholder. I've been an authorized user for years, and been essentially the sole point of contact on the account for the memorable past--frankly, my dad is getting too old to leave the house, much less manage accounts. More than anything, I'm starting to wonder what will happen to my cell service once he passes away; will I have to keep paying it in his name?
I'd like to move the account into my own name, but I'm told the only way to do so is with an AOL. Unfortunately, to assume liability for an account--according to Customer Service--would open an entirely new account, but with the same plans and lines. In other words, I'll lose the perks (which are limited) of the longstanding account history. Even though no direct perks based on years of service right now, there have been waived fees, occasional promotional data, etc--all of those are things Verizon can give as a "Thank You" because we've chosen to stay with them since they bought Alltel.
Frankly, I don't think I should have to give those kinds of things up just because I want to take ownership of an account I'm already managing. I don't think this counts as wanting to have my cake and eat it too; I think I'm just asking to have my cake.
Any ideas/tips would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Just keep it like it is. As an account Mgr you can do everything except add other account mgrs or change billing account pw. But if you have your dad's sign in info for his my vzw.  Now if you need to build your credit then that's another story. Good luck to you and your dad