McCain's Private Cell Phone Towers - Courtesy AT&T and Verizon

Dear Reader, No company in America  has done more to make our democracy work than CREDO has.  They have tirelessly registered more than 2.5 million people since 2006, improved the quality of polling place workers, and experimented with texting technology on their phones to get the vote out among young voters. That's one of the reasons why I support CREDO, and urge you to switch to CREDO as your mobile provider. And they will pay off your contract and give you goodies as well.   Don Hazen Executive Editor, AlterNet.org

A special cell tower just for your ranch? Sorry, no. Big donations to progressive nonprofits every year? Yes. Dear Alternet reader, Last week, we all learned that AT&T and Verizon recently set up free cellphone towers for the McCain ranch in Arizona. (Read the Washington Post article to learn even more about the extensive ties between these giant telecoms and Senator McCain.) Wow. It really makes you wonder if they set up these towers in the interests of their customers...or whether they were just trying to curry favor with a powerful politician. Here at CREDO, we have a fundamentally different view of political involvement. We got into business more than 20 years ago to support the progressive movement and bring about the social change this world needs. Grassroots civic engagement and participation have been woven into the very fabric of our company since day one-but this year we've been especially busy matching our "walk" to our "talk." We've decided to offer free outbound domestic calls during polling hours this election day, November 4th, so our members can call everyone they know to get out and vote. We've helped more than 2.5 million people (of all political parties) register to vote since 2006. We created the nonpartisan Pollworkers for Democracy program and have helped train more than 12,000 volunteers to protect this election from the inside. We created the Text Out the Vote site for you to send Get Out The Vote reminders via text to your friends. You see, when you get right down to it, your phone is not a neutral choice. CREDO is the only mobile phone company dedicated to getting everyone involved in the electoral process and empowering our customers to take action on important issues. So I ask that you consider switching your mobile service over to CREDO today. When you join CREDO before October 24th, you'll enjoy:* A free Sanyo Katana LX camera phone (a $249.00 value) Contract buyout; we'll reimburse your previous carrier's early termination fee, up to $200 Number portability; you keep your current mobile number Free outbound domestic calling this Election Day, November 4th Of course, like every other CREDO Mobile customer, you'll enjoy fabulous customer service from live, helpful agents...the clarity of Sprint's nationwide all-digital network, reaching over 250 million people†...and a portion of your monthly bill will be donated not to operate cell towers for the McCain ranch, but instead to 50 great progressive nonprofit groups every year (such as Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a fantastic watchdog group). The best part is, we make it easy to do the right thing. Switch now and we'll cover the cost of your early termination fee (up to $200).* Click here to visit credomobile.com and learn more, or call 866.513.8670 to talk to someone right now about making the switch. Be sure to mention special offer code 500203 to get this special offer. Sincerely, Michael Kieschnick Co-founder and President CREDO Mobile P.S. Don't delay-in order to ensure your phone is shipped and activated in time for Election Day, your order must be placed with us by this Saturday, October 25th. To get this special offer, please use special offer code: 500203 * All with a two-year CREDO Mobile service agreement. Offer subject to credit qualification. No early termination fee during the 30-day trial; all service charges and late/damaged equipment-return fees apply. Early termination fee: CREDO Mobile will credit your account (up to $200) 30 days after receiving a copy of your prior carrier's termination fee charges; details to follow by mail. Offer only available to new CREDO Mobile customers. † Sprint is the network provider only; your service is handled exclusively by CREDO Mobile. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Nextel. Join CREDO Mobile and enjoy free calls this Election Day CREDO is the only mobile phone company with a strong commitment to preserving and protecting our democracy through grassroots empowerment. Join CREDO today and you'll get*: A free Sanyo Katana LX camera phone ($249 value) Reimbursement of your other carrier's early termination fee A Tread™ phone case made from recycled tires To get this special offer, please use special offer code: 500203

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