Verizon unlimited plans :(

[baileyjs]

sounds like unlimited data plans are going to be a thing of the past. I've been sitting on mine even though I could save some money going to one of their smaller plans thinking that once the unlimited plans are eliminated I could keep it being grandfathered access. Unfortunately I think Verizon has covered themselves pretty good as it looks like they are splitting 3g and 4g plans thus successfully eliminating anyone from holding their plan because soon 3g will be gone.

 

[g00s3y]

3G will still be around for quite some time. Verizon doesn't plan to have nationwide 4G until 2013 at the earliest. The plans are what are going to make everyone unhappy. But sadly every company will soon be moving to tiered data plans

 

[jaykresge]

My preference for wireless data is pay per use, but given the fluctuating demand with a consistent supply, this isn't feasible to manage. So, I'm ok with tiered plans for now, provided that they allow for multiple devices. Right now I'm paying AT&T $30/month for my wife's unlimited data, Verizon $10/month for my unlimited data (promo, normally $30), and Comcast $53/month for my cable internet. Between the three accounts I pay $93/month and use on average 7GB/month.

Verizon's current LTE plan that would suit me is $80/month for 10GB, with $10/GB overage. If I could have that plan and have it work for my home (wireless receiver/router), and any phones on my account (would move the wife over to Verizon now that they offer the iPhone), then I would be ok with this. So in conclusion, I'm ok with tiered data so long as we get some convergence on the devices that use it.

 

[overclockxp]

I'm wondering when sprint will be dropping their unlimited data plan. Hopefully never.

posted via the xda app with my Evo

 

[smtom]

Get it while you can

I switched to this plan in December 2010.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837739

Rep I spoke to said I could keep this plan until I decided to change plans, or left Verizon - I can keep this plan & rates regardless of future tiered data pricing. I asked that very question and got confirmation that my plan is set until I change it, irrespective of future tweaks to data and other VZW plans.

I did this for that exact reason - as a hedge against tiered pricing in the future.

If you can still get it, it sure seems worthwhile. I'd keep calling until you get it.

hth

 

[baileyjs]

I switched to this plan in December 2010.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837739

Rep I spoke to said I could keep this plan until I decided to change plans, or left Verizon - I can keep this plan & rates regardless of future tiered data pricing. I asked that very question and got confirmation that my plan is set until I change it, irrespective of future tweaks to data and other VZW plans.

I did this for that exact reason - as a hedge against tiered pricing in the future.

If you can still get it, it sure seems worthwhile. I'd keep calling until you get it.

hth

yea but the problem is they're splitting plans for 3g and 4g. This will obviously be considered a 3g plan thus we're out of luck once 3g is irrelevant or the phone we want is only 4g

 

[Ed Zachary]

According to VZW's announcement re: getting the iPhone, they say that the iPhone will enjoy an unlimited data plan "just like all their other smartphones."

 

[erack]

According to VZW's announcement re: getting the iPhone, they say that the iPhone will enjoy an unlimited data plan "just like all their other smartphones."

Tech sites report that will only be available for a limited time.

Not sure if this only applies to iPhones only or all smartphones.

 

[snellc001]

I switched to this plan in December 2010.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837739

Rep I spoke to said I could keep this plan until I decided to change plans, or left Verizon - I can keep this plan & rates regardless of future tiered data pricing. I asked that very question and got confirmation that my plan is set until I change it, irrespective of future tweaks to data and other VZW plans.

I did this for that exact reason - as a hedge against tiered pricing in the future.

If you can still get it, it sure seems worthwhile. I'd keep calling until you get it.

hth

I was able to get this plan for all 4 of my family plan lines. Nice savings and, according to the customer service reps I spoke with, I will be able to keep this deal indefinately unless I choose to make a plan change.