Ulimited Data Changes

**DarkSorrow** · 10-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Is there a way to get out of the contract with Verizon changing their Data terms? They are basically saying if your on a 3G phone and use over 2GB data your getting "throttled". They claim if you have a 4G phone you will not get "throttled". Or get them to push upgrade dates to get a 4G phone without cancelling service. I find it BS that they will force "throttling" onto you if you go over 2GB and don't have a 4G phone. Source > .

**Super_Mario** · 10-03-2011, 09:30 PM

No, there's not. The options to throttle usage has been always been there. So it was part of your agreement from the beginning. Are you a heavy user in a congested area or have you been notified of being throttled?

**DarkSorrow** · 10-03-2011, 09:43 PM

Haven't been told but I use anywhere from 10-15GB a month streaming Tunein radio since I drive a lot.

**Johnly** · 10-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Yup, Verizon is jacking it up. They claim is is for the beneficent of mankind.

**Samsmalls** · 10-08-2011, 06:33 AM

That one small step "backward" for Man, One giant LEAP for Verizon!
$$$...

**akhi216** · 10-08-2011, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Samsmalls

That one small step "backward" for Man, One giant LEAP for Verizon!
$$$...

This.

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**nerdydesi** · 10-09-2011, 11:52 AM

Verizon and the other carriers will do whatever it takes to keep you from leaving before your contract ends without paying an ETF. They will fight tooth and nail to do so.

**robrecht** · 10-09-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Super_Mario

No, there's not. The options to throttle usage has been always been there. So it was part of your agreement from the beginning. ...

Not sure if it's always been there but it has for quite a few years, anyway. If the OP has been on an unlimited plan for a looong time, he may have more of a case. More importantly, long-term customers have more pull in friendly negotiations with Verizon. They always bend over backwards to keep me happy.

**TucsonChuck** · 10-09-2011, 01:09 PM

At what point will "smart phones" be to expensive?

**JoshB410** · 10-10-2011, 12:37 AM

I have an unlimited data plan.
I have a 3G phone.
I am in a pretty populated area (Columbus) and use a fair share of data, as I should be able to.

Just did a speedtest:
1.04Mbps Download
0.74Mbps Upload

That's way too slow. . .

**nerdydesi** · 10-10-2011, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by JoshB410

I have an unlimited data plan.
I have a 3G phone.
I am in a pretty populated area (Columbus) and use a fair share of data, as I should be able to.

Just did a speedtest:
1.04Mbps Download
0.74Mbps Upload

That's way too slow. . .

What were your regular speeds?

**shansmi** · 10-16-2011, 10:19 PM

And try different servers. I get the best results using the servers in Atlanta...

Most carriers throttle heavy users these days.

**Droid800** · 10-16-2011, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by JoshB410

I have an unlimited data plan.
I have a 3G phone.
I am in a pretty populated area (Columbus) and use a fair share of data, as I should be able to.

Just did a speedtest:
1.04Mbps Download
0.74Mbps Upload

That's way too slow. . .

No it isn't. That's about average. Mine hovers right around that, and I live in a populated area. The only time I get speeds that are faster is very early in the morning.

**broadwayblues** · 10-17-2011, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Droid800

No it isn't. That's about average. Mine hovers right around that, and I live in a populated area. The only time I get speeds that are faster is very early in the morning.

Same here, and I am out in the middle of nowhere. There are very few VZW customers out my way.