Verizon GN on sale, but will I lose my grandfathered data plan?

[thebignewt]

Originally Posted by GNex Girl

NEVER give up your unlimited plan - you will lose it FOREVER!

I predict that eventually Verizon will do what ATT's doing now- essentially taking away the grandfathered unlimited plans. Here's what ATT does: if you're in the top 5% of data users (they use over 2GB/month) they warn you once. If you're in the top 5% next month then the cut your data speed by 99%, making your phone useless for data (WiFi still works). Then you call and gripe, they sell you the limited data plan and won't slow your speed, they just charge you more. That's all perfectly legal for them to do.

[GNex Girl]

Originally Posted by thebignewt

I predict that eventually Verizon will do what ATT's doing now- essentially taking away the grandfathered unlimited plans. Here's what ATT does: if you're in the top 5% of data users (they use over 2GB/month) they warn you once. If you're in the top 5% next month then the cut your data speed by 99%, making your phone useless for data (WiFi still works). Then you call and gripe, they sell you the limited data plan and won't slow your speed, they just charge you more. That's all perfectly legal for them to do.

Someday, perhaps VZW may do that, but that day is not today, at least for 4G LTE. VZW does throttle 3G unlimited users.

[enzoem]

Originally Posted by thebignewt

I predict that eventually Verizon will do what ATT's doing now- essentially taking away the grandfathered unlimited plans. Here's what ATT does: if you're in the top 5% of data users (they use over 2GB/month) they warn you once. If you're in the top 5% next month then the cut your data speed by 99%, making your phone useless for data (WiFi still works). Then you call and gripe, they sell you the limited data plan and won't slow your speed, they just charge you more. That's all perfectly legal for them to do.

What everyone else needs to do is use more data, so that the top 5% average use goes up. If everyone uses 2gb, they can't throttle the entire network

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[yosteve]

Don't even think you can lose your plan, they can't make changes to your plan without your authorization.

I bought my GNex from an authorized VZW dealer, not VZW itself. And as you know still have my Alltel plan.

[racquetballer]

Originally Posted by handscreate

I know Costco & other 3rd party retailers often won't let you keep your existing plan. I would've bought my thunderbolt from Costco, and gotten a few free accessories, but I would've had give up my unlimited data & my promo priced unlimited talk & text plan that I convinced VZW to give me a couple years ago - even though they were only offering it to new customers... with normal use, I'd be paying almost 3x what I pay now for data, had I purchased from anyone but VZW. And calling in got me a better deal than negotiating in store did

Don't know where you're getting your information from, but I can say I bought a Moto Bionic @ Costco and I was able to get the discounted price and still RETAIN my UNLIMITED DATA.. Yes, I got the free accessory bundle too..

[davey11]

I was under the impression that when you're eligible for an upgrade (after fufilling your 2 year plan) they write you a whole new contract with plans that are currently available. Unlimited is not available anymore so you would be stuck with the 2gb plan @ $29, unless you buy off contract for full price.

Am I wrong on this?

[yosteve]

I think if you tell them outright and say you know they don't have to change it (like they'll lead you to believe) the can't say no. Well I guess they can but you should walk.

[yosteve]

Originally Posted by davey11

I was under the impression that when you're eligible for an upgrade (after fufilling your 2 year plan) they write you a whole new contract with plans that are currently available. Unlimited is not available anymore so you would be stuck with the 2gb plan @ $29, unless you buy off contract for full price.

Am I wrong on this?

Still have my Alltel unlimited + f&f, from 4 years ago on my GNex for $89.

[mds54]

Originally Posted by GNex Girl

Do NOT ever change your data plan from unlimited or you will lose it FOREVER.

Agreed!
You may be forced to use tiered options only.

[GNex Girl]

Originally Posted by davey11

I was under the impression that when you're eligible for an upgrade (after fufilling your 2 year plan) they write you a whole new contract with plans that are currently available. Unlimited is not available anymore so you would be stuck with the 2gb plan @ $29, unless you buy off contract for full price.

Am I wrong on this?

Yes, you are wrong. Currently VZW allows those who already have unlimited data to keep it when they upgrade their phone. That's their current policy, but they can change it at a later date, or do like ATT and throttle you after 2GB.