Droid Bionic Not Released Before Tiered Data Plans!

[Oxn]

Sources say alot of people are going to be in a world of surprise once tiered data hits.

 

[pwninobrlan]

You used to be cool Oxn :'( Now you just prey on our eagerness and worry us with this ominous message. Oh and, sources?

 

[trailblazen]

verbatum here is what I just got emailed this morning from VZW minus my last name. We will be good to go for upgrading/renewing after 7/7 as a current customer with unlimited on your account. I plan on walking into the VZ store with this email when I go to pick up my Bionic and my wife's Droid 3.
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Dear James XXXX,



Good morning Mr. XXXX. I can understand your concern. My name is Dana and I am eager to clear up any confusion. I am delighted to inform you that your existing unlimited data plans for each of your lines of service will not be changed and you can retain it, even if you upgrade from your Blackberry Storm 2 to a new Smartphone, such a the Motorola Droid Bionic . The new data plan pricing, which has not been officially released and cannot be commented on until an official announcement has been made from Verizon Wireless, applies to new lines of service only and existing lines upgrading from feature phones/multimedia devices to Smartphones. I know waiting on a device can seem like forever. I wish I had a date to provide however we do not like to raise expectations that may not be met. You may also receive free e-mail updates as to when new products and services are available. To receive your free e-mail update, please click on the following link to view the "E-mail Updates" page of our website: email.vzwshop.com/servlet/website/ResponseFormOSPEJNlmhtLk_.2ef



Mr. XXXX, I hope the information provided was helpful. We appreciate your business and thank you for being a loyal Verizon Wireless customer.



Sincerely,



Dana

Verizon Wireless

Customer Service



If you have received this e-mail in error or are not the intended recipient, please notify us immediately by replying to this e-mail and deleting it and all copies and backups thereof. If you are the intended recipient and are a Verizon Wireless customer, this response is subject to the terms of your Customer Agreement.

 

[Joe the Insider]

That email is spot on. I can confirm that.

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[shipwrestler125]

That email is spot on. I can confirm that.

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So can i I Got three of tthese emails(just to be safe)

 

[Jasper]

I got the same email:

My name is Joel, and I appreciate your interest in upgrading your phone and the possible changes to data plans. I am delighted to inform you that your existing data plan will not be changed and you can retain it, even if you upgrade to a new Smartphone. The new data plan pricing, which has not been officially released and cannot be commented on until an official announcement has been made from Verizon Wireless, applies to new lines of service only and existing lines upgrading from feature phones/multimedia devices to Smartphones.

She also confirmed I have one last NE2 discount for an additional $50 off my next upgrade. Looks like VZW is going to keep me as a customer a little while longer.

 

[spectre1006]

I got the same email:


She also confirmed I have one last NE2 discount for an additional $50 off my next upgrade. Looks like VZW is going to keep me as a customer a little while longer.

I can't wait to get the bionic at contract price minus $50.... I've been sitting on my new every 2 since May!

 

[shipwrestler125]

Sources say alot of people are going to be in a world of surprise once tiered data hits.

Oh no another story by oxn trying tto stir everyone up. Don't listen to him we all know he likes to do things like this.

 

[Tom74]

Well here we are. 7/7. I didn't have a smartphone yet and couldn't wait for the bionic. I got the charge last monday and am very happy I did. I have probably used the data a little heavier than I will in the future just playing around with it and am already at 3.9gb. Thats pretty much just pandora radio and a couple of movies on hbo go. I expect to finish this months cycle with about 6-7gb of data usage.

I will probably use less as time goes on and the newness wears off but i feel bad for anyone who didn't lock in unlimited and plans on getting a 4g phone. 2gb of data is nothing for an entire month. I still plan on keeping an eye on the bionic but am content with the charge for now.

 

[trailblazen]

Well here we are. 7/7. I didn't have a smartphone yet and couldn't wait for the bionic. I got the charge last monday and am very happy I did. I have probably used the data a little heavier than I will in the future just playing around with it and am already at 3.9gb. Thats pretty much just pandora radio and a couple of movies on hbo go. I expect to finish this months cycle with about 6-7gb of data usage.

I will probably use less as time goes on and the newness wears off but i feel bad for anyone who didn't lock in unlimited and plans on getting a 4g phone. 2gb of data is nothing for an entire month. I still plan on keeping an eye on the bionic but am content with the charge for now.

had to do what you had to do with the amount of time you had bud. There will always be another next latest and greatest around the corner.

 

[GlueFactoryBJJ]

Wow! How profound. Been using computers long?

Yeah, there will always be a new "latest and greatest", but there are few firsts. The Bionic is the FIRST dual core, LTE, 1GB, high res, 4.5" screen, front and rear camera, smartphone available, so, yeah, it's a pretty big deal... at least to me. Otherwise, I'd just stick with DroidX for another year.

Scott

Edit: Ooops! I thought I'd read it would be a 1GB, 4.5" phone, but I just saw a couple old (pre-April 2011) "fact sheets" on Moto's web site that said 4.3", 512MB. Guess time will tell. I really hope they aren't dumb enough to release it with 512MB. 1GB would be SO much nicer (and actually get me through my contract without major phone envy)...

 

[Jalarm]

Doesn't verizon grandfather you in to unlimited data if you already have it.

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[shipwrestler125]

Doesn't verizon grandfather you in to unlimited data if you already have it.

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Its already been discussed in various threads but since you obvioulsy didn't check those out the answer is yes.

 

[mjforte]

Wow! How profound. Been using computers long?

Yeah, there will always be a new "latest and greatest", but there are few firsts. The Bionic is the FIRST dual core, LTE, 1GB, high res, 4.5" screen, front and rear camera, smartphone available, so, yeah, it's a pretty big deal... at least to me. Otherwise, I'd just stick with DroidX for another year.

Scott

Edit: Ooops! I thought I'd read it would be a 1GB, 4.5" phone, but I just saw a couple old (pre-April 2011) "fact sheets" on Moto's web site that said 4.3", 512MB. Guess time will tell. I really hope they aren't dumb enough to release it with 512MB. 1GB would be SO much nicer (and actually get me through my contract without major phone envy)...

512 MB of RAM was on the old Bionic, the new one is supposed to have 1GB. Anything about the Bionic before April was based on the CES design which was scrapped.

 

[magicianrj]

Does anyone understand that verizon charges more now for data and their LTE is just 4g and it is cheaper for them to put everyone on 4g and they make more. Yes verizon has become a money whore! Cheaper for them costs us more...what a concept huh, rip off the people that have made them what they are!

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Does anyone understand that verizon charges more now for data and their LTE is just 4g and it is cheaper for them to put everyone on 4g and they make more. Yes verizon has become a money whore! Cheaper for them costs us more...what a concept huh, rip off the people that have made them what they are!

I am still on unlimited data since I was grandfathered in under my original plan.

In regards to your statement, the above is not exclusive to Verizon. I think it is naive to think that Verizon was ever anything than a company looking to maximize their profits and minimize their costs.

 

[Johnly]

You know, I never did more than 6 GB of data not counting. I would not worry to much about it. Heck, tierd data may help one stay focused and productive lol.