Droid Bionic Not Released Before Tiered Data Plans!

[testt]

No they don't. You're reading too much into it. Put down the bong.

If you're just gonna throw insults and state I'm wrong, with no evidence, please don't take part in this discussion.

 

[bworley50]

I am too, but I can't see from any business point as to why Verizon wouldn't. 4g is advertised as the latest and greatest, and it makes no sense to allow unlimited 3g to unlimited 4g when they are enforcing tiered prices. It's more profitable to Verizon and they have a real reason to back it up.

3g plans and 4g plans are not exchangeable. Unlimited from a 3g plan can not be transferred to a 4g plan, only stating you may keep your current plan after 7/7/11. Hence renew current plan or upgrade phone.

I'm sorry, but I think a lot of people are gonna be quite mad after 7/7/11.

3G plans and 4G plans currently are exchangeable. If you're currently on unlimited, either 3G or 4G, you will stay that way after 7/7...at least until your contract is up. If you're that worried, just nut up and get yourself a 4G phone. If you want the Bionic, buy it at full retail, then sling the other device on EBAY. You gotta pay to play. Swapping SIM cards doesn't affect you're contract.

 

[bworley50]

If you're just gonna throw insults and state I'm wrong, with no evidence, please don't take part in this discussion.

The evidence is from the same source to which you referred. You're just reading it incorrectly. You are overanalyzing it.

 

[testt]

3G plans and 4G plans currently are exchangeable. If you're currently on unlimited, either 3G or 4G, you will stay that way after 7/7...at least until your contract is up. If you're that worried, just nut up and get yourself a 4G phone. If you want the Bionic, buy it at full retail, then sling the other device on EBAY. You gotta pay to play. Swapping SIM cards doesn't affect you're contract.

3g and 4g plans are exchangeable now, as I've already stated. Verizon's leaked tiered pricing info does not state 3g and 4g plans are exchangeable after 7/7/11.

The evidence is from the same source to which you referred. You're just reading it incorrectly. You are overanalyzing it.

If I'm over analyzing it, show me where Verizon states plans are exchangeable after 7/7/11. Seriously, If you're right, I want to know.

 

[bworley50]

I am too, but I can't see from any business point as to why Verizon wouldn't. 4g is advertised as the latest and greatest, and it makes no sense to allow unlimited 3g to unlimited 4g when they are enforcing tiered prices. It's more profitable to Verizon and they have a real reason to back it up.

3g plans and 4g plans are not exchangeable. Unlimited from a 3g plan can not be transferred to a 4g plan, only stating you may keep your current plan after 7/7/11. Hence renew current plan or upgrade phone.

I'm sorry, but I think a lot of people are gonna be quite mad after 7/7/11.

current plan means unlimited

 

[bworley50]

3g and 4g plans are exchangeable now, as I've already stated. Verizon's leaked tiered pricing info does not state 3g and 4g plans are exchangeable after 7/7/11.



If I'm over analyzing it, show me where Verizon states plans are exchangeable after 7/7/11. Seriously, If you're right, I want to know.

Nor does it state there are different pricing structures for 3G vs 4G

 

[testt]

current plan means unlimited

Yes, unlimited for 3g or unlimited for 4g. Verizon states you can keep your current plan, but does not state you can switch plans without tiered prices.

Nor does it state there are different pricing structures for 3G vs 4G

It doesn't, very boldly saying data packages will remain the same for both 3g and 4g.

You're mixing up data packages and data plans, they are not the same.

 

[bworley50]

Yes, unlimited for 3g or unlimited for 4g. Verizon states you can keep your current plan, but does not state you can switch plans without tiered prices.


It doesn't, very boldly saying data packages will remain the same for both 3g and 4g.

You're mixing up data packages and data plans, they are not the same.

I understand that. There is no difference now beween data pricing for 3G and 4G. There is also no difference in pricing between 3G and 4G AFTER the new rules go into effect, either. Data is data. What you're reading is, is that if you switch from unlimited to something else (plan) you can't go back. Like I said...let the blunt burn out on its own.

 

[Jasper]

Existing customer rules (grandfathering):

Just as we reported yesterday, existing customers get to keep their current data plans. No length of time has been set for this, but as of now, it’s “forever.”
Current customers will also keep their unlimited data plans after renewing contracts and upgrading phones after July 7.
As long as you lock into an unlimited $29.99 data plan before July 7, you get to keep it for the foreseeable future.

New customers and new lines:

All new customers as of July 7 will have to fall into one of the tiers listed above.
If you are an existing customer and add a new line after July 6, you will also be subject to the tiers.
Even if your entire family plan has unlimited data, your new lines after July 6 will still be subject to tiers.
If you were looking to add a new line, now would be a good time.

3G vs. 4G data:

There is no difference between 4G and 3G data plans. All of the new tiers will fall in at the same price and do not care if you are using a 3G or 4G device.
This is the same for current customers with unlimited data plans. You will see no change.

Verizon Shares Tiered Data Pricing During Employee Training, Confirms Everything We Already Told You - Droid Life: A Droid Community Blog

 

[testt]

I understand that. There is no difference now beween data pricing for 3G and 4G. There is also no difference in pricing between 3G and 4G AFTER the new rules go into effect, either. Data is data. What you're reading is, is that if you switch from unlimited to something else (plan) you can't go back. Like I said...let the blunt burn out on its own.

I've never stated once pricing is different, that's not what I'm even stating. Listen carefully, there are two plans (3g and 4g). Verizon states you may keep your current plan (3g or 4g) after 7/7/1 without hitting tiered prices. Verizon no where states you may switch your plan without hitting tiered prices.

"Existing customers get to keep their current data plans" Current data plans are either 3g or 4g, they are not the same and cannot have both. After 7/7/11 you can't change your plan without hitting tiered prices. That includes switching from a 3g plan to a 4g plan.

 

[Jasper]

I don't like to argue on here, so let me just say to read very carefully the post above yours. There is NO DIFFERENCE between 3G or 4G unlimited plans.

 

[howdykris]

I don't like to argue on here, so let me just say to read very carefully the post above yours. There is NO DIFFERENCE between 3G or 4G unlimited plans.

I think one still-unanswered question is, is there a difference between the Blackberry data plans and all others in terms of this unlimited conversion?

I'm sadly still on my Storm 2, trying to decide if I need to pull the trigger on a Charge before 7/7.

(Oh, and I know people are looking at my post count - sorry. Long, long time lurker, new poster.)

 

[bworley50]

Different plans means like changing from an individual to a family plan, etc...Jasper is spot on.

 

[testt]

Different plans means like changing from an individual to a family plan, etc...Jasper is spot on.

Let me explain it a little better:
I have an unlimited data package with a 3g plan. Lets say I want to upgrade to a 4g phone after 7/7/11. I may only keep my unlimited data package if I do not change plans, but since I am, I will have to go under the new tiered pricing and accept the data packages for a 4g plan. It may be the same price as 3g packages, but they are two separate packages and plans. You may only keep your current. Verizon states "current" for a reason.

 

[bworley50]

Let me explain it a little better:
I have an unlimited data package with a 3g plan. Lets say I want to upgrade to a 4g phone after 7/7/11. I may only keep my unlimited data package if I do not change plans, but since I am, I will have to go under the new tiered pricing and accept the data packages for a 4g plan. It may be the same price as 3g packages, but they are two separate packages and plans. You may only keep your current.

Wrong. You are simply upgrading.

 

[bworley50]

Let me explain it a little better:
I have an unlimited data package with a 3g plan. Lets say I want to upgrade to a 4g phone after 7/7/11. I may only keep my unlimited data package if I do not change plans, but since I am, I will have to go under the new tiered pricing and accept the data packages for a 4g plan. It may be the same price as 3g packages, but they are two separate packages and plans. You may only keep your current. Verizon states "current" for a reason.

Yes. Current meaning unlimited. Stop dealing yourself out. You're good.

 

[hunterp]

Heated debate! I love it

I wish i had read this thread 2 hours ago before visiting the local VRZN outlet. Though i bet i would have gotten a couple of different answers.

Right I dont need 4G. Won't be available in my area for another 6-9 months.

I plan on being grandfathered in but i want to be able to get unlimited 4G in a years time..... So this has to be answered.

Phil, Jerry..... Podcast, tonight. settle this.....

 

[testt]

Yes. Current meaning unlimited. Stop dealing yourself out. You're good.

Whatever package you have for data, 3g package or 4g package, you can only keep that package with the 3g or 4g plan it goes along with. They may be the same price, but they are not the same. What do you not understand?

 

[bworley50]

Whatever package you have for data, 3g package or 4g package, you can only keep that package with the 3g or 4g plan it goes along with. They may be the same price, but they are not the same. What do you not understand?

Ok man. Believe what you want.

 

[testt]

Ok man. Believe what you want.

We have opposing opinions and there is nothing wrong with that.