OT So can anyone explain this verizon crap
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but I believe they are coming out with shared/family data plans as well. I like the idea of shared data, but I am not sure about the prices or data limits.
I was able to preorder a new phone recently to keep mine unlimited, but that has since expired. From now on, in order to keep your unlimited data plan, you will have to buy a phone at the full retail price. By doing so, you will not have to sign a new contract.
I was able to preorder a new phone recently to keep mine unlimited, but that has since expired. From now on, in order to keep your unlimited data plan, you will have to buy a phone at the full retail price. By doing so, you will not have to sign a new contract.
I'm ready for someone smarter than me to make some droid app that lets you pirate 3g/4g without needing a contract. 17 the wireless companies with their outrageous prices.
The wireless communication ecosystem has become pretty complex. With today's society always anticipating the "next big thing" when it comes to technology, there is a vicious cycle in place.
There are two things people tend to overlook when considering how much they pay for wireless service. First - upgrading and maintaining the network infrastructure required to browse sixpackspeak while in rural Mississippi (at reasonable data speeds) requires LOTS of money. The other factor is the cost of all of these shiny new iPhones, Droids, and tablets. Believe it or not, they cost way more than the $100-$200 subsidized price that you pay when making a 2 year commitment for your wireless plan.Verizon now has 4GLTE coverage in Starkville, Columbus, Tupelo, Oxford, greater Jackson, the gulf coast, and it is expanding very rapidly. The 4G coverage will mirror the current 3G footprint by the end of 2013. Verizon spent over $6.5 billion on its network in the US last year.<div>
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Verizon wants to provide a lot of CHOICES of the most advanced devices offered in the USA, and they want these devices to be used on the best network available in the USA. In this evolving data-centric wireless business, Verizon is the first company to make the logical change to shareable data. As a Verizon customer, you now have 2 choices to make: what kind of device(s) do I want? And how much data will I need? Talk and text are now completely unlimited (and unlike CSpire it is truly nationwide). Most companies used to have rate plans with shared minutes, now it's shared data.
3G and 4G mobile hotspot capability is now provided on every capable device at no extra charge. Verizon will not "throttle" your data speeds. If any of you have dealt with that, then you know that can be frustrating. Up to 10 devices can share your monthly data allotment (smartphones, dumb phones, tablets, net books, and "Mifis")</div><div>
</div><div>Also, as a Verizon customer, you are welcome to keep your legacy unlimited data plan when upgrading provided you pay the non-subsidized no contract price for your new device.
I feel that the new plan is being well-received by a substantial majority of Verizon's customers and shareholders. When it comes to wireless companies, Verizon is like the Mercedes-Benz. If you need a Kia then check out Sprint, Cspire, StraightTalk, Cricket, Virgin Mobile etc... I think they still offer unlimited data. This is America. The choice is yours. <div>
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There are two things people tend to overlook when considering how much they pay for wireless service. First - upgrading and maintaining the network infrastructure required to browse sixpackspeak while in rural Mississippi (at reasonable data speeds) requires LOTS of money. The other factor is the cost of all of these shiny new iPhones, Droids, and tablets. Believe it or not, they cost way more than the $100-$200 subsidized price that you pay when making a 2 year commitment for your wireless plan.Verizon now has 4GLTE coverage in Starkville, Columbus, Tupelo, Oxford, greater Jackson, the gulf coast, and it is expanding very rapidly. The 4G coverage will mirror the current 3G footprint by the end of 2013. Verizon spent over $6.5 billion on its network in the US last year.<div>
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Verizon wants to provide a lot of CHOICES of the most advanced devices offered in the USA, and they want these devices to be used on the best network available in the USA. In this evolving data-centric wireless business, Verizon is the first company to make the logical change to shareable data. As a Verizon customer, you now have 2 choices to make: what kind of device(s) do I want? And how much data will I need? Talk and text are now completely unlimited (and unlike CSpire it is truly nationwide). Most companies used to have rate plans with shared minutes, now it's shared data.
3G and 4G mobile hotspot capability is now provided on every capable device at no extra charge. Verizon will not "throttle" your data speeds. If any of you have dealt with that, then you know that can be frustrating. Up to 10 devices can share your monthly data allotment (smartphones, dumb phones, tablets, net books, and "Mifis")</div><div>
</div><div>Also, as a Verizon customer, you are welcome to keep your legacy unlimited data plan when upgrading provided you pay the non-subsidized no contract price for your new device.
I feel that the new plan is being well-received by a substantial majority of Verizon's customers and shareholders. When it comes to wireless companies, Verizon is like the Mercedes-Benz. If you need a Kia then check out Sprint, Cspire, StraightTalk, Cricket, Virgin Mobile etc... I think they still offer unlimited data. This is America. The choice is yours. <div>
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Almost made me give up and post my best "didn't read" .gif. Your points do make sense, but you sound like a Verizon employee.
You will have to buy your new phone at the full non-contract price. If you start a new 2 year contract and get the lower price on the phone, you will lose your unlimited data. That is basically all that there is to it. If you buy the new iPhone later this year, it will cost you around $600 to keep your unlimited data. Hope that helps.
I typed that out on my iPad complete with paragraphs. They were removed when I posted it. Sorry. And I am a Verizon employee.
I have not.
But I know that land line data usage (bandwidth) surpassed voice usage 10 or so years ago. I know mobile is going to get there too.
Carriers are figuring out that voice billing paradigms don't carry over to data very well. A person can only talk so much, so there is a natural cap on how many voice minutes a person can use. But data is a different story. Apps and internet keep breeding more data usage.
But I know that land line data usage (bandwidth) surpassed voice usage 10 or so years ago. I know mobile is going to get there too.
Carriers are figuring out that voice billing paradigms don't carry over to data very well. A person can only talk so much, so there is a natural cap on how many voice minutes a person can use. But data is a different story. Apps and internet keep breeding more data usage.
Your bill will not increase unless you request the change yourself. Even if you upgrade your phone and lose unlimited data, your bill shouldn't increase, you will just be given a monthly data allowance. If you exceed the allowance, you pay overages.