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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:45:07 PM EDT
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You run your house on 30 to 50GB/month? WITH streaming? Damn. I can't remember when that last happened. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/tep0583/cm_zpscvcyuvn6.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Still on unlimited, with Mobile Hotspot. I no longer use that phone as a phone, it is my dedicated internet device. Living in the country gives me few options for fast internet but the cell tower is a mile away. Speeds are awesome and we stream everything. Usually use 30 to 50g per months. Bill will go from $108 to $128 per month. I get a 25% discount through work. You run your house on 30 to 50GB/month? WITH streaming? Damn. I can't remember when that last happened. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/tep0583/cm_zpscvcyuvn6.jpg This. I'm at 124GB already this month. 
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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:49:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What I was implying is, a few years ago they changed their plans so that if you wanted a new phone with your unlimited plan you would have to pay for your phone in full instead of a contract plan for a price reduction. That was the only way you could keep your unlimited with a new phone. If you still have your old phone, by now that contract has ran out as it's been roughly 3~4 years since they did that. In other words, unless I'm missing something, I don't see how anyone still has unlimited and also a contract plan. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What's to stop them from saying effective X future date. Unlimited data will no longer be available. You have the choice of going to one of our other plans or losing your account. No clue what legal terms there are in the cellular world Breach of contract, class action lawsuits, and all that... From what I understand, those who still have unlimited are grandfathered in via buying the phone in full price, not contract so technically they won't be breaching anything. No the only portion of the contract that is not indefinite is the subsidized phone prices which went the way of the dinosaur a couple years ago as per the contract. Otherwise the contract is the contract and the service provided cannot be changed. When they tried to change something (throttling after a certain amount of data used) the FCC choke slammed them for violating contract law. The fine was to be somewhere in the hundreds of millions. What I was implying is, a few years ago they changed their plans so that if you wanted a new phone with your unlimited plan you would have to pay for your phone in full instead of a contract plan for a price reduction. That was the only way you could keep your unlimited with a new phone. If you still have your old phone, by now that contract has ran out as it's been roughly 3~4 years since they did that. In other words, unless I'm missing something, I don't see how anyone still has unlimited and also a contract plan. While it's called a "Two Year Contract" its not exactly that. The portion of benefits that is limited to two years is the phone pricing, everything else is indefinite. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:51:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Throttling is a little different I would think. You're still providing the service, just not the service you signed up for. Like I said I don't know but I'm surprised they don't have a legal way out to just drop all unlimited plans Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What's to stop them from saying effective X future date. Unlimited data will no longer be available. You have the choice of going to one of our other plans or losing your account. No clue what legal terms there are in the cellular world Breach of contract, class action lawsuits, and all that... From what I understand, those who still have unlimited are grandfathered in via buying the phone in full price, not contract so technically they won't be breaching anything. No the only portion of the contract that is not indefinite is the subsidized phone prices which went the way of the dinosaur a couple years ago as per the contract. Otherwise the contract is the contract and the service provided cannot be changed. When they tried to change something (throttling after a certain amount of data used) the FCC choke slammed them for violating contract law. The fine was to be somewhere in the hundreds of millions. Throttling is a little different I would think. You're still providing the service, just not the service you signed up for. Like I said I don't know but I'm surprised they don't have a legal way out to just drop all unlimited plans I think what it comes down to is something like if you signed up for a weekly garbage removal service and then they only came twice a year, contract is breached. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:55:59 PM EDT
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I'm taking a stand.
I will not give up my unlimited plan until EVERYONE can have an unlimited plan |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 1:58:39 PM EDT
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Even with the extra cost, I don't think there is a better option, unless you don't need that much data. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Guess i will be losing my unlimited 3 phones with it. i already have a $300 a month phone bill this will make it more than what i willing to pay. Even with the extra cost, I don't think there is a better option, unless you don't need that much data. I'm paying Verizon almost that much for two smart phones and two flip phones I can't wait for the child support to end so I can kick the ex off the plan, and the older kid to get out of school so I can tell her she is on her own. The younger one seems to be a luddite who's refused to carry her phone for years now or upgrade, so I may be cancelling her line soon anyway Why should I pay for something you absolutely refuse to use, even if its an old dumb phone. I figure if there's a data surcharge for a smart phone of $30 a month per line that should cover any reasonable use of that phone |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:00:38 PM EDT
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Verizon sucks.
They have the best network but everything else about them sucks. I went to Sprint years ago and haven't looked back. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:04:22 PM EDT
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damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:12:58 PM EDT
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I'm paying Verizon almost that much for two smart phones and two flip phones I can't wait for the child support to end so I can kick the ex off the plan, and the older kid to get out of school so I can tell her she is on her own. The younger one seems to be a luddite who's refused to carry her phone for years now or upgrade, so I may be cancelling her line soon anyway Why should I pay for something you absolutely refuse to use, even if its an old dumb phone. I figure if there's a data surcharge for a smart phone of $30 a month per line that should cover any reasonable use of that phone Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Guess i will be losing my unlimited 3 phones with it. i already have a $300 a month phone bill this will make it more than what i willing to pay. Even with the extra cost, I don't think there is a better option, unless you don't need that much data. I'm paying Verizon almost that much for two smart phones and two flip phones I can't wait for the child support to end so I can kick the ex off the plan, and the older kid to get out of school so I can tell her she is on her own. The younger one seems to be a luddite who's refused to carry her phone for years now or upgrade, so I may be cancelling her line soon anyway Why should I pay for something you absolutely refuse to use, even if its an old dumb phone. I figure if there's a data surcharge for a smart phone of $30 a month per line that should cover any reasonable use of that phone Why are you still paying for the ex's line???? |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:13:51 PM EDT
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I wondered why they sent me a txt message this morning saying I could get a free phone for being a long time customer. Funny, I just got the same one 2 minutes ago
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:19:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:29:53 PM EDT
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Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. Or use a credit card, Paypal, Amazon, etc. to get a low to 0% interest rate. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:44:04 PM EDT
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I'm on a contract at current price so I'm safe from price increases for now
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:45:41 PM EDT
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If only Verizon had customer service as decent as the network
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:52:17 PM EDT
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I will take my unlimited data to my grave with me
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:53:20 PM EDT
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For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN.[/span] Yup....keeping mine I dont use alot of data on my 2 unlimited lines....BUT I see myself doing so.... I get 20% off thru my employer....and Verizon is the BEST service in my AO hands down... IF they were not expecting me to be using a ton of data in the future they would not be trying so hard t kick me off the plan..... 
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:55:57 PM EDT
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Pay for what you use or go clog up someone else's network. We are paying for what we use.....under our contract terms....sorry you are late to the party
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:56:16 PM EDT
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I wondered why they sent me a txt message this morning saying I could get a free phone for being a long time customer. http://files.gamebanana.com/img/ico/sprays/itsatrap.jpg yup |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:57:05 PM EDT
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Yeah, just checked and my contract expires in December 2016. If I can't figure out a way to get another contract with my current deal, I'll keep the plan, pay the higher price, and probably just do away with my separate home internet service and use the Verizon wireless for my primary internet access.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 2:59:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Or use a credit card, Paypal, Amazon, etc. to get a low to 0% interest rate. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. Or use a credit card, Paypal, Amazon, etc. to get a low to 0% interest rate. Exactly even better, though the reason I addressed up front price was people here seem to bitch about the prospect of paying for a phone full price despite it being used all day long every day, yet they've got log cabins made out of unbuilt uppers. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:00:56 PM EDT
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I guess all the users out there who put on their face when talking about how they've been able to keep unlimited data are about to take it in the shorts. I'm surprised Verizon didn't do this earlier. My wife had the first Verizon iPhone 4, but we couldn't transfer the unlimited data because that phone didn't have a SIM card because it was pre-4G. Therefore, we had no way to transfer service to an off-contract phone. Oh well.I xfered from my Gen 1 droid to a sim phone no problem....they try all manner of lies to stop you |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:01:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, just checked and my contract expires in December 2016. If I can't figure out a way to get another contract with my current deal, I'll keep the plan, pay the higher price, and probably just do away with my separate home internet service and use the Verizon wireless for my primary internet access. You have an unlimited data plan that expires in 2016? How is that possible they ended like two years ago? |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:01:45 PM EDT
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I have unlimited data, part of me wants to leave this running overnight out of spite:
watch wget -O /dev/null http://ipv4.download.thinkbroadband.com/1GB.zip linux guys will get it
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:02:01 PM EDT
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In other words, unless I'm missing something, I don't see how anyone still has unlimited and also a contract plan. it's month to month now |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I xfered from my Gen 1 droid to a sim phone no problem....they try all manner of lies to stop you Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I guess all the users out there who put on their face when talking about how they've been able to keep unlimited data are about to take it in the shorts. I'm surprised Verizon didn't do this earlier. My wife had the first Verizon iPhone 4, but we couldn't transfer the unlimited data because that phone didn't have a SIM card because it was pre-4G. Therefore, we had no way to transfer service to an off-contract phone. Oh well.I xfered from my Gen 1 droid to a sim phone no problem....they try all manner of lies to stop you Yeah fenderCAB you were straight up lied to...so . |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:03:41 PM EDT
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Lol this is why I jumped to t-mobile.
Had version and was sick of them constantly changing the terms of our agreement if I kept unlimited data... that was 2 years ago... Fuck them. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:03:58 PM EDT
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... I'm surprised they don't have a legal way out to just drop all unlimited plans me too....but we can rest assured they've looked and continue to do so.... in the meantime they get some off by bullying and outright lying. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:04:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We are paying for what we use.....under our contract terms....sorry you are late to the party Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Pay for what you use or go clog up someone else's network. We are paying for what we use.....under our contract terms....sorry you are late to the party Liberal logic everywhere.. Always wanting what's "fair". |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:04:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yup....keeping mine I dont use alot of data on my 2 unlimited lines....BUT I see myself doing so.... I get 20% off thru my employer....and Verizon is the BEST service in my AO hands down... IF they were not expecting me to be using a ton of data in the future they would not be trying so hard t kick me off the plan..... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN.[/span] Yup....keeping mine I dont use alot of data on my 2 unlimited lines....BUT I see myself doing so.... I get 20% off thru my employer....and Verizon is the BEST service in my AO hands down... IF they were not expecting me to be using a ton of data in the future they would not be trying so hard t kick me off the plan..... Exactly!  |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:05:31 PM EDT
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These carriers keep bragging about higher and higher speeds. It's like a drag car. You can go really fast but only for a real short distance. I would be happy if they offered a truly unlimited plan but capped the throughput at like 6 Gb speed or something like that.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:06:30 PM EDT
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There is some good and bad news unlimited data guys. "Good" news- You will now be able to take advantage of Verizon's device payment program, meaning that you are not stuck with the only option of buying your device full price off contract as we were before. Bad news: Unlike the attemtped speed throttling that resulted in the FCC ass raping Verizon, price changes are allowed in the contract you signed, so the FCC probably won't go to bat for us on this. For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN. We are moving into an age where every device we own uses data and needs a data connection- phones, watches, mobile computing, appliances, cars. In addition the sheer amount of data consumed by each device increases every year. CRT to VGA to HD to 4k. There is no going back. In this world and in this FUTURE truly UNLIMITED data is of undefinable value. It's like you bought into a fixed gasoline price when it was 50c a gallon. Verizon will trick or cajole many people into giving this away over the years, but keeping it is something truly invaluable and future proof. There will come a time where current tiered data plans size and speed does not live up to consumer needs and as time goes on the infrastructure will support cheaper data, but that will take DECADES. Data is a commodity. Don't throw this unlimited resource away even if you don't take advantage of its full potential today. In 6 years when every mobile device has a 4k screen and streams full 4k (or higher) gigabytes will seem like megabytes. 5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:08:28 PM EDT
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Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. but are these verizon compatible phones? |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:09:29 PM EDT
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5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There is some good and bad news unlimited data guys. "Good" news- You will now be able to take advantage of Verizon's device payment program, meaning that you are not stuck with the only option of buying your device full price off contract as we were before. Bad news: Unlike the attemtped speed throttling that resulted in the FCC ass raping Verizon, price changes are allowed in the contract you signed, so the FCC probably won't go to bat for us on this. For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN. We are moving into an age where every device we own uses data and needs a data connection- phones, watches, mobile computing, appliances, cars. In addition the sheer amount of data consumed by each device increases every year. CRT to VGA to HD to 4k. There is no going back. In this world and in this FUTURE truly UNLIMITED data is of undefinable value. It's like you bought into a fixed gasoline price when it was 50c a gallon. Verizon will trick or cajole many people into giving this away over the years, but keeping it is something truly invaluable and future proof. There will come a time where current tiered data plans size and speed does not live up to consumer needs and as time goes on the infrastructure will support cheaper data, but that will take DECADES. Data is a commodity. Don't throw this unlimited resource away even if you don't take advantage of its full potential today. In 6 years when every mobile device has a 4k screen and streams full 4k (or higher) gigabytes will seem like megabytes. 5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. Yea but so what? What good is it if costs a thousand dollars a month to actually utilize it? |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:13:00 PM EDT
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5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. I hope so....I hope it comes well before the flying car I was promised long ago.... 
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:13:40 PM EDT
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damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. but are these verizon compatible phones? The latest Nexus phones are supposed to support Verizon. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:14:44 PM EDT
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In response I will be canceling my home internet and using my phone as a wifi hotspot. I'll save money and increase my data usage on Verizon. Suck it.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:16:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: but are these verizon compatible phones? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: damnit, oh well I really need to get a new phone my S3 crashes almost every day. Moto X or one of the new Nexus that came out last week. Moto X is $399 off contract brand new, plus you customize it. Direct shipped to you. Also expect price to drop with Black Friday and holidays. Nexus 5x is $379 off contract brand new shipped directly to you from Google. 6 CORE processor. Nexus 6p is $499 same deal, 8 CORE processor. ETA: What I'm saying is if you can afford it buy one of these instead of paying monthly though Verizon to pay off a phone like you have to now if you don't buy outright. but are these verizon compatible phones? Every single one. The new business model is releasing the new phones with all radios (Verizon LTE, Atnt, ect) on the chip. There is no longer a carrier specific version. Moto has done this for a couple generations and now the new Nexus phones were released like that. They are selling them directly as well, further cutting out the cellular carriers. Also means you can switch carriers at will. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:18:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: In response I will be canceling my home internet and using my phone as a wifi hotspot. I'll save money and increase my data usage on Verizon. Suck it.   |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:23:31 PM EDT
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I will take my unlimited data to my grave with me Same here! This increase sucks but it isn't that big of a deal. My plan is currently $104 for 1 unlimited smartphone and 1 feature phone sharing 500 min and like 1000 texts each line. So going up to $124 is still better than those sharing data plans. But, I'm just worried how often these new price increases are going to happen now. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:33:06 PM EDT
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Fuck Verizon. My unlimited was permanently throttled to 1x, and cost $85 a month. Ting Wireless is much faster, same coverage in my area, and my average bill is $14 a month.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:39:46 PM EDT
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Meh. I'm not flinching at $50/mo.
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Posted: 10/8/2015 3:47:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Same here! This increase sucks but it isn't that big of a deal. My plan is currently $104 for 1 unlimited smartphone and 1 feature phone sharing 500 min and like 1000 texts each line. So going up to $124 is still better than those sharing data plans. But, I'm just worried how often these new price increases are going to happen now. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I will take my unlimited data to my grave with me Same here! This increase sucks but it isn't that big of a deal. My plan is currently $104 for 1 unlimited smartphone and 1 feature phone sharing 500 min and like 1000 texts each line. So going up to $124 is still better than those sharing data plans. But, I'm just worried how often these new price increases are going to happen now. Here is what I'm thinking- If Verizon COULD change the price of the plan to $1000 or $10,000 a month they would have already done it to force everyone off overnight. There must be a reason they haven't, and there also must be a reason for the the price increase being only $20. Maby there was some negotiating that happened behind the scenes after the FCC stepped in over throttling. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 4:21:32 PM EDT
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If only Verizon had customer service as decent as the network I have been with them since they were another company. For the most part I have to agree. In my area their network is king. But lord help you if you have to call them. Wife called CS to get some answers. They lady who answered was eating chips 
But, I went to the local store and got hooked up. They took one look at my account and said, what can we do to make you happy! 
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Posted: 10/8/2015 4:23:36 PM EDT
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You have an unlimited data plan that expires in 2016? How is that possible they ended like two years ago? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah, just checked and my contract expires in December 2016. If I can't figure out a way to get another contract with my current deal, I'll keep the plan, pay the higher price, and probably just do away with my separate home internet service and use the Verizon wireless for my primary internet access. You have an unlimited data plan that expires in 2016? How is that possible they ended like two years ago? Yes. I did a phone upgrade and kept using my old sim card. So, 2 year contract renewed and the unlimited data is tied to the sim card I'm still using. I had to cut it down to fit my new phone, but it still works. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 4:29:39 PM EDT
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How long before unlimited data is once again the standard?
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Posted: 10/8/2015 4:30:40 PM EDT
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Here is what I'm thinking- If Verizon COULD change the price of the plan to $1000 or $10,000 a month they would have already done it to force everyone off overnight. There must be a reason they haven't, and there also must be a reason for the the price increase being only $20. Maby there was some negotiating that happened behind the scenes after the FCC stepped in over throttling. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I will take my unlimited data to my grave with me Same here! This increase sucks but it isn't that big of a deal. My plan is currently $104 for 1 unlimited smartphone and 1 feature phone sharing 500 min and like 1000 texts each line. So going up to $124 is still better than those sharing data plans. But, I'm just worried how often these new price increases are going to happen now. Here is what I'm thinking- If Verizon COULD change the price of the plan to $1000 or $10,000 a month they would have already done it to force everyone off overnight. There must be a reason they haven't, and there also must be a reason for the the price increase being only $20. Maby there was some negotiating that happened behind the scenes after the FCC stepped in over throttling. My guess is that there is still several hundred thousand or so people with unlimited data. If they royally screwed that many people in such a short period of time, those pissed customers would jump ship together. It makes more sense to ween people off slowly, so they say it's not that big a deal and stay . |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 4:31:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have been with them since they were another company. For the most part I have to agree. In my area their network is king. But lord help you if you have to call them. Wife called CS to get some answers. They lady who answered was eating chips But, I went to the local store and got hooked up. They took one look at my account and said, what can we do to make you happy! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: If only Verizon had customer service as decent as the network I have been with them since they were another company. For the most part I have to agree. In my area their network is king. But lord help you if you have to call them. Wife called CS to get some answers. They lady who answered was eating chips But, I went to the local store and got hooked up. They took one look at my account and said, what can we do to make you happy! I was a long time customer and went to several local stores. They looked at my account and offered me the same deal as a new customer off the street, in other words, jack shit. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 5:01:41 PM EDT
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Yea but so what? What good is it if costs a thousand dollars a month to actually utilize it? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There is some good and bad news unlimited data guys. "Good" news- You will now be able to take advantage of Verizon's device payment program, meaning that you are not stuck with the only option of buying your device full price off contract as we were before. Bad news: Unlike the attemtped speed throttling that resulted in the FCC ass raping Verizon, price changes are allowed in the contract you signed, so the FCC probably won't go to bat for us on this. For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN. We are moving into an age where every device we own uses data and needs a data connection- phones, watches, mobile computing, appliances, cars. In addition the sheer amount of data consumed by each device increases every year. CRT to VGA to HD to 4k. There is no going back. In this world and in this FUTURE truly UNLIMITED data is of undefinable value. It's like you bought into a fixed gasoline price when it was 50c a gallon. Verizon will trick or cajole many people into giving this away over the years, but keeping it is something truly invaluable and future proof. There will come a time where current tiered data plans size and speed does not live up to consumer needs and as time goes on the infrastructure will support cheaper data, but that will take DECADES. Data is a commodity. Don't throw this unlimited resource away even if you don't take advantage of its full potential today. In 6 years when every mobile device has a 4k screen and streams full 4k (or higher) gigabytes will seem like megabytes. 5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. Yea but so what? What good is it if costs a thousand dollars a month to actually utilize it? This.....What's the point of blazing fast speeds if it cost a mortgage payment to use them. How are you going to stream bluray or 4k content on 10 gig a month? I'm averaging 400 gig per month streaming 3 rokus at home what's that going to cost over a tiered plan? |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 5:05:25 PM EDT
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I'm going to gripe about both of my already arguably overpriced unlimited plans (because they were part of a subsidized phone purchase eons ago). Then, I'm going to start crunching numbers on data cost vs actual use. Then I'll just get really annoyed and give the vampires more money to keep the unobtainium data plans. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 5:15:01 PM EDT
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This.....What's the point of blazing fast speeds if it cost a mortgage payment to use them. How are you going to stream bluray or 4k content on 10 gig a month? I'm averaging 400 gig per month streaming 3 rokus at home what's that going to cost over a tiered plan? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There is some good and bad news unlimited data guys. "Good" news- You will now be able to take advantage of Verizon's device payment program, meaning that you are not stuck with the only option of buying your device full price off contract as we were before. Bad news: Unlike the attemtped speed throttling that resulted in the FCC ass raping Verizon, price changes are allowed in the contract you signed, so the FCC probably won't go to bat for us on this. For those of you on Unlimited data and considering bailing PLEASE LISTEN. We are moving into an age where every device we own uses data and needs a data connection- phones, watches, mobile computing, appliances, cars. In addition the sheer amount of data consumed by each device increases every year. CRT to VGA to HD to 4k. There is no going back. In this world and in this FUTURE truly UNLIMITED data is of undefinable value. It's like you bought into a fixed gasoline price when it was 50c a gallon. Verizon will trick or cajole many people into giving this away over the years, but keeping it is something truly invaluable and future proof. There will come a time where current tiered data plans size and speed does not live up to consumer needs and as time goes on the infrastructure will support cheaper data, but that will take DECADES. Data is a commodity. Don't throw this unlimited resource away even if you don't take advantage of its full potential today. In 6 years when every mobile device has a 4k screen and streams full 4k (or higher) gigabytes will seem like megabytes. 5G, when deployed, will crush 4G speeds and allow 1g/sec downloads. It will also allow streaming tv over cell towers, among other things. 5G will likely put cable companies out of business. Yea but so what? What good is it if costs a thousand dollars a month to actually utilize it? This.....What's the point of blazing fast speeds if it cost a mortgage payment to use them. How are you going to stream bluray or 4k content on 10 gig a month? I'm averaging 400 gig per month streaming 3 rokus at home what's that going to cost over a tiered plan? Lol, you can't even stream 720p with only 10 gig a month. |
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Posted: 10/8/2015 5:15:54 PM EDT
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Yes. I did a phone upgrade and kept using my old sim card. So, 2 year contract renewed and the unlimited data is tied to the sim card I'm still using. I had to cut it down to fit my new phone, but it still works. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Yeah, just checked and my contract expires in December 2016. If I can't figure out a way to get another contract with my current deal, I'll keep the plan, pay the higher price, and probably just do away with my separate home internet service and use the Verizon wireless for my primary internet access. You have an unlimited data plan that expires in 2016? How is that possible they ended like two years ago? Yes. I did a phone upgrade and kept using my old sim card. So, 2 year contract renewed and the unlimited data is tied to the sim card I'm still using. I had to cut it down to fit my new phone, but it still works. This only mine is under contract until 2017 
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