4G Cost?

[miamifin33]

How much extra will Verizon be charging for their LTE, 4G service? Almost makes me not want to upgrade to a 4G phone. My bill is plenty high enough.

 

[ClintRo]

We have no idea yet, but early indications is that it will not cost anymore.

 

[miamifin33]

We have no idea yet, but early indications is that it will not cost anymore.

Oh really? That would be good news.

 

[anthonyzul]

Likely there will not be a charge for 4G data. What is probably going to happen is that there will be a restructuring of their data plan tiers in general to reflect the inclusion of all of that 4G data.

 

[miamifin33]

Likely there will not be a charge for 4G data. What is probably going to happen is that there will be a restructuring of their data plan tiers in general to reflect the inclusion of all of that 4G data.

In other words, we'll be paying more?

 

[Chris Kerrigan]

In other words, we'll be paying more?

It's really, *really* difficult to say. We've heard so many conflicting reports on the whole issue of how much (if any) more Verizon will be charging for 4G service. Just about every possible scenario has been discussed, "leaked" or thrown on the rumor mill in some fashion.

My personal opinion is that Verizon won't charge extra for it initially (and in the least, won't charge you for it if you don't have access to 4G in your area) but that is just an optimistic opinion.

 

[miamifin33]

So basically, if you are just using an upgrade (upgrading to a 4G phone) on a currently signed contract, you should still pay the same, right?

 

[htowngator]

So basically, if you are just using an upgrade (upgrading to a 4G phone) on a currently signed contract, you should still pay the same, right?

No. Basically you sign a new contract when you get a phone so if the terms change then you accept those terms.

 

[miamifin33]

Gotcha

 

[thebizz]

Well seems like it's going to be 30 bucks and that's all good with me

 

[Liberati0n]

I heard its going to be $15, on top of the $30 for unlimited. I just think there is no way they will do a limited data plan going on like the MiFi's, because I cannot believe they will tell people to make sure how much data they are using.

 

[corymcnutt]

With BB's we've always had a $30 unlimited plan whether you wanted it or not. I'm sure they've made lots of money on me, and probably lost money on others. I hope that LTE will be the same!

 

[markkitos]

I called VZW earlier.....playing dumb about the Thunderbolt. The rep didn't have any idea about the release date. I then asked about pricing for 4g - he had to check & when he came back he said that their systems show that it will be same pricing as it now........for what it's worth.

 

[Kyle Gibb]

We have no idea. All the numbers being tossed around are speculation. The Thunderbolt is supposed to be launched this month so we likely will hear about plan pricing for 4G a week or 2 after the iPhone 4 launches.

 

[quetzalcoatl]

The only thing we have to go off of is the fact that on the data cards they kept the price the same. And everything is speculation.

 

[whatsadroid]

if it is thirty than thats a good deal

 

[916ninja]

Just keep in mind, Unlimited really means 5 GB. Verizon used to terminate customers for excessive data usage on their unlimited plans. Excessive being downloading extremely large data constantly. Just use common sense.

 

[Chris Kerrigan]

From my experience, at least on their 3G network, they rarely enforced it. Maybe that will change with the launch of the iPhone, and surely they did enforce it on some people, but I know quite a few people who have gone over that 5GB cap many times and have never been throttled or terminated.

 

[Issemann]

What if you purchase a new phone at the full price? Are you still signing a new contract?

 

[Chris Kerrigan]

What if you purchase a new phone at the full price? Are you still signing a new contract?

If you pay full retail for it, then no. That's buying off contract and has no affect on your contract (if you have one).