It's official. Ting is on the Verizon network now.
See blog link for how it works:
Here is my referral link if you end up signing up:
https://z181d126bt4.ting.com
FWIW, I've never seen cheaper cell service than Ting. The customer service is far superior to any large cell carrier we have ever had. YMMV, depending on your cell phone usage.