Please help (Verizon Plan Cost)

[WallaceD]

Hey guys, I'm hoping someone can help me out.

I am considering switching to Verizon, but I need to know how much my monthly cost will be, Here's what I need: a two-line family plan with something like 700 minutes but with unlimited text and a good data allowance. Also, both lines will need Verizon's version of insurance (Total Equipment Protection.)

I have tried numerous times to compute a price online, but either Verizon's website doesn't work or I'm just up the creek. Am I really looking at close to $225 per month for two smartphones (Thunderbolt and Droid X2) with the above details?

Thanks in advance.

 

[KJoFan]

700 min Family plan
unlimited texting
5gb data/month

Monthly total: $214

*choose 2gb data/month and reduce above price by $40 giving you a monthly bill of $174


Unsure what a "good amount of data" is for you, so those are the two lowest options as far as the new tiered data goes.

 

[WallaceD]

My God that's a lot of money. I think the 2gb plan might work, but even $174 is $50 more than what I'm paying now.

Thanks for the quick response. I guess my online calculations were about right. Geez...

 

[KiboeTheDog]

2gb data plan is 30 bucks a month
5gb data plan is 50 bucks a month

if you get the texts and minutes for the 5gb, you are looking at 104 bucks a month

 

[dstrakele]

I think you calculated the correct monthly cost for a 2 line Family Plan w/2 smartphones, data plans, and insurance. But don't forget there will ALSO be about $20/month in surcharges and fees that are added on to whatever you choose.

 

[dstrakele]

Contract, Cost

 

[WallaceD]

/facepalm

Thank you. Sigh.

 

[akronevan2]

Keep in mind that Verizon is good with discounts. You may go in and inquire as to whether you would be eligible for any discounts.