Verizon to kill unlimited plans for existing customers

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Have you guys seen this? Doesn't totally surprise me. I figured it would happen sooner or later. Still makes me sad though.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-574...?tag=cnetRiver

as soon as it happens, I'm cancelling my contract (since they violated the TOS), and jumping ship to an MNVO.

I don't mind not having unlimited data so as far as my bill reflects that.

Originally Posted by xredjokerx

as soon as it happens, I'm cancelling my contract (since they violated the TOS), and jumping ship to an MNVO.

I don't mind not having unlimited data so as far as my bill reflects that.

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is an MNVO?

I don't know if they would be violating the TOS. I'm pretty sure the contracts that we all signed gave them the right to change any damn thing they want, whenever they want to.

This move has probably been planne for since 4g was a but a twinkle in their eye.

I'm pretty sure we'll have to wait out our "upgraded" contracts until the original end dates. And they're betting that by then, we'll have gotten used to the "upgrades."

I just love that have the nuts to call this an upgrade. Freaking hilarious.

well from what ive read, it's for customers with a 3G phone going to a 4G phone. I think if you don't upgrade from them you should be able to keep it. Looks like if the Nexus line expands and is sold through the google play store, im buying my phones straight from google

Originally Posted by dewhashish

well from what ive read, it's for customers with a 3G phone going to a 4G phone. I think if you don't upgrade from them you should be able to keep it. Looks like if the Nexus line expands and is sold through the google play store, im buying my phones straight from google

that how i'm reading it too, it doesn't sound like i will be required to change my data plan until i upgrade again.

The way it will likely work is that as 3G unlimited contracts expire, Verizon will push subscribers to upgrade their devices to smartphones on company's 4G LTE network. These customers will then have to sign up for the data share plans.

Originally Posted by standard101

that how i'm reading it too, it doesn't sound like i will be required to change my data plan until i upgrade again.

Probably. But that's the velvet glove. Do we know anything about the iron hand inside? If Verizon's spiel is "Upgrade to 4G LTE" and the customer's response is "No thanks", will Verizon counter with "Upgrade to LTE or else find another provider"?

The mindset I'm sensing behind killing off grandfathered unlimited is that they want all of their customers capped, and if you won't be capped, you won't be their customer. They're playing chicken, and most of their affected customer base will be the first to flinch.

They updated their plan...
http://m.cnet.com/news/57436642

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When does this take into effect

Originally Posted by sirrdeezy

When does this take into effect

Verizon hasn't said anything more exact than "this summer".