Nope. From my understanding this is an optional plan to go along with the others and is in not compulsory. Though it is obviously designed to get data device penetration up, and move people off unlimited. Verizon would kill itself removing the voice only plans and bolt on features. There is still a healthy user base that has no want for data service, though it's shrinking.
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Verizon to introduce "Share Everything" plan 6/28
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Nope. From my understanding this is an optional plan to go along with the others and is in not compulsory. Though it is obviously designed to get data device penetration up, and move people off unlimited. Verizon would kill itself removing the voice only plans and bolt on features. There is still a healthy user base that has no want for data service, though it's shrinking.
Yes. Come the 28th, you have the option of say a $90 unlimited talk, text, and 1GB of data plan (new plan), or a $70 450 min, no text, 2GB plan. Or a $40 450 min basic plan,.
Everything I had heard says this replaces individual data plans man. You have any links that say otherwise? That would be the only shred of good news to come from this.
ThatObviousUser
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It's really strange how little tablets cost to add, Verizon must really want to get new tablet users to sign up for it instead of competitors.
Honestly I'd price it based on which is likely to use more data:
$30 - Notebooks/Jetpacks
$20 - Tablets
$10 - Smartphones
The vast majority of my data use is due to tethering.
Honestly I'd price it based on which is likely to use more data:
$30 - Notebooks/Jetpacks
$20 - Tablets
$10 - Smartphones
The vast majority of my data use is due to tethering.
jstevenson
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of course, the biggest downside is that your new LTE Iphone will suck bandwidth faster, as more mobile sites/apps get richer and pull more, so you'll likely see your data usage go up with the next gen phone.
so as long as 4GB still works for you, then yes.
Actually, you may be right. Pretty sure I misread the press release. So instead of a $39.99 450 min plan, you get a $40 700 min plan on basic phones. Interesting. I'm saving money on it, so I'm okay with it.
Can you break down that cost that you're currently paying? It seems really high.
It's not a great deal for every family plan. Mine would be about the same as it is now (minus unlimited data).
greyshark
Member
You should be able to keep the exact same data package as well, unless you are buying a subsidized phone. In that case you can't keep unlimited, but you should be able to pick from the old tiered plans ($30 for 2 GB) I believe.
Folks that were grandfathered into Unlimited data:
Do everything in your power to upgrade prior to June 28th (date in this thread title). Prior to that date, you can upgrade to a new phone (even a 4G) and maintain your unlimited data unbroken. After that date any upgrade will result in conversion to the tiered data plan.
I just lucked out and got the Droid 4 yesterday and got to keep my plan. The crazy thing is my phone was stolen and I never would have been trying to upgrade this early normally.
Do everything in your power to upgrade prior to June 28th (date in this thread title). Prior to that date, you can upgrade to a new phone (even a 4G) and maintain your unlimited data unbroken. After that date any upgrade will result in conversion to the tiered data plan.
I just lucked out and got the Droid 4 yesterday and got to keep my plan. The crazy thing is my phone was stolen and I never would have been trying to upgrade this early normally.
I got a ReZound a few weeks ago. Still unlimited. YAY!
It has nothing to do with the amount of data usage. It has to do with the amount of the hardware subsidy. Tablets=None, Smartphones $400+?
Deadly Cyclone
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Unfortunately I want the iPhone 5, which means I lose my data. I am not happy. They could have at the very least let people with unlimited keep it through their next phone, then cut them off.
HammerOfThor
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Does anyone know if I preorder the SIII I get upgraded at the time of order, or when the phone ships, therefore I lose unlimited? I should just do with the Nexus if its the later.
ReBurn
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The longer I look at this the more I like it.
I could have 4 smartphones and 6 GB data on Verizon for what I'm paying for 2 smartphones, 2 regular phones, 700 shared minutes and 4 GB of data with AT&T. I'd just have to pay $200 to get out of my last AT&T contract, which would be worth it to me for the upgrade. Not to mention the 12% discount I get through work on Verizon. I could be persuaded to jump.
I could have 4 smartphones and 6 GB data on Verizon for what I'm paying for 2 smartphones, 2 regular phones, 700 shared minutes and 4 GB of data with AT&T. I'd just have to pay $200 to get out of my last AT&T contract, which would be worth it to me for the upgrade. Not to mention the 12% discount I get through work on Verizon. I could be persuaded to jump.
On my pre-order confirmation email, unlimited mail & web are listed for $29.99.
I'm going HAM if they dont honor this.
AstroNut325
Member
That... doesn't make sense.
4 lines on family plan on Verizon for 700 minutes: $89.99
2 lines with data: $60
Total : $150
New plan with four smartphones with 6GB of data:
4 lines: $160
6GB of data: $80
Total: $240
A $90 difference. Pretty significant.
DaveTheSnake
Member
Has anyone tried Boost Mobile? Unlimited 4G Android data (throttled at 2.5 gigs) plus minutes and texts is $55 a month, plus shrinking payments take it down to $40 after 18 payments.
DaveTheSnake
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Is Virgin mobile similar to Sprint or Verizon?
samus i am
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Sprint owns Boost and Virgin mobile.
JetBlackPanda
Member
This new plan will save me money!!
me and the wife both have 4's but do not use much data. We can share a gig save 20 dollars and now have unlimited talk and text.
Sweet!!
me and the wife both have 4's but do not use much data. We can share a gig save 20 dollars and now have unlimited talk and text.
Sweet!!
ThatObviousUser
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Ah you know what, it's probably because I have insurance on both phones.
Take it with a grain of salt since these are level 1 and level 2 Verizon reps involved...
My buddy just called Verizon Wireless to inquire about the Galaxy S III preorder to get his wife upgraded before the June 28th cut off (It comes out early July and supposedly it carries over fine - He got it done) and according to what he was told, the girl says that there is basically 'rioting on the streets' from customers and that in the next couple of days a note is going out from corporate to delay the June 28th date.
As I said...These reps can be hit or miss but I thought it was interesting.
In the meantime, this is happening either way and I am going to get my wife on a either a Nexus or S III ASAP since she has an upgrade on her line.
My buddy just called Verizon Wireless to inquire about the Galaxy S III preorder to get his wife upgraded before the June 28th cut off (It comes out early July and supposedly it carries over fine - He got it done) and according to what he was told, the girl says that there is basically 'rioting on the streets' from customers and that in the next couple of days a note is going out from corporate to delay the June 28th date.
As I said...These reps can be hit or miss but I thought it was interesting.
In the meantime, this is happening either way and I am going to get my wife on a either a Nexus or S III ASAP since she has an upgrade on her line.
At this point I don't think there is a single good option for me to get the GS3, If I stay with sprint it will cost less, but their service is terrible, so I will never get the speeds I am paying for.
Verizon is just simply disgusting in their rates, but arguably has the best network.
What say you Gaf?
Edit shit wrong thread.
Verizon is just simply disgusting in their rates, but arguably has the best network.
What say you Gaf?
Edit shit wrong thread.
The fallout seems to be building and articles are making front pages in all sots of publications, including main media.
I am going to wait and see if they backtrack, and worst case I will preorder GS3s for my wife and I and keep unlimited for a while longer.
I am still wondering what happens if you have mixed people on your plan, on various upgrade schedules and some want to upgrade later.
I am going to wait and see if they backtrack, and worst case I will preorder GS3s for my wife and I and keep unlimited for a while longer.
I am still wondering what happens if you have mixed people on your plan, on various upgrade schedules and some want to upgrade later.
I just remembered the other part of this that leaves a sour taste in my mouth....
I had forgotten that as of April Verizon tacks on a $30 upgrade fee. Total BS. I found the Nexus over on Amazon for $149 though so that should still bring me under Verizon's price even with that fee. heh
I had forgotten that as of April Verizon tacks on a $30 upgrade fee. Total BS. I found the Nexus over on Amazon for $149 though so that should still bring me under Verizon's price even with that fee. heh
jamesinclair
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Good news everyone! I can confirm that of you preorder the galaxy before the 28th you're locked in.
Also, the plans range from 350mb to 30gb.
If you're a mobile broadband user, the n SHOCK this is actually good for you as previously 10GB was the highest plan, and it was 10$ for every GB, now that same price buys you two more
Also, the plans range from 350mb to 30gb.
If you're a mobile broadband user, the n SHOCK this is actually good for you as previously 10GB was the highest plan, and it was 10$ for every GB, now that same price buys you two more
jamesinclair
Banned
Oh and the bad news....when calculating if you save money pay attention to your discounts. Stuff like the ten or twenty bucks off promos will drop off, and corporate discounts will be calculated of a different amount
How much does the 30GB cost, and will they throttle your bandwidth if you attempt to use that much?
jamesinclair
Banned
How does it work if some plan members are locked in but not others? As in families with varying upgrade/renewal dates?
Also how is GB overage pricing for lower plans? Do you get auto bumped to the next plan, or huge costs for overages?
Right on. Thanks.
jamesinclair
Banned
If one family member switches, then everyone does, unless you set up a sub account is how I understand it.
Overage is always 15 per GB if you don't change it before your cycle, if you've gone over toy can always call before the cycle moves over and adjust to the right level
I just called and they said if I pre-order S3 before the 28th I can keep unlimited.. I then said "are you sure" and he said yes.
Fuck fuck fuck. I'm on a family plan, and I'm the only line that has a grandfathered unlimited plan. I'm the only line that has an upgrade currently available, and I KNOW I should upgrade before the 28th so I can keep my unlimited plan when I eventually want to move to 4G, BUT I don't want to move off of my iPhone 4S. Is there anything I could do?
Could I maybe upgrade to a 4G android phone now to get the Unlimited 4G plan, then just reactivate the 4S on my line, and give the 4G Android phone to my brother (another phone on the family plan, NOT grandfathered into unlimited), and then I'd be safe for the future?
Community Forum
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Any update on this?
I already upgraded to an iPhone 4S to keep my unlimited.
Just to get this straight so I am telling people the correct story, no ifs and or butts, there is no unlimited if you upgrade after the 28th... none, nada, zilch?
I already upgraded to an iPhone 4S to keep my unlimited.
Just to get this straight so I am telling people the correct story, no ifs and or butts, there is no unlimited if you upgrade after the 28th... none, nada, zilch?
virtuoso88
Member
If you keep the 4s forever you get to keep unlimited. If you ever go to LTE you lose it even if you buy an LTE phone at full price. You have to upgrade to an LTE phone before the 28th if you want unlimited LTE.
So far, yes. If enough people raise a stink they might delay it.
You are aware that you will not be able to use LTE on a future iPhone if you keep the 4S, right?
For those on sprint thinking about jumping. Remember Network vision is underway
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/212-network-visionlte-deployment-running-list/
So they for example list North Jersey as a round 2 deployment that starts in June/july through January. If you look at the map the majority of Nothern Jersey is covered
I think now is the wrong time to be jumping off sprint , all their towers are getting huge upgrades over the next year to two years
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/212-network-visionlte-deployment-running-list/
So they for example list North Jersey as a round 2 deployment that starts in June/july through January. If you look at the map the majority of Nothern Jersey is covered
I think now is the wrong time to be jumping off sprint , all their towers are getting huge upgrades over the next year to two years
The rep I talked to said I can not keep my unlimited plan if I switch to the Samsung galaxy s3 because the contract goes into effect when the phone ships, which is after June 28th....
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