Verizon raising the price for Unlimited Data Plan by $20 after November 15, 2015

[clatus]

In fact, I'm more worried that Verizon will not let UDP
customers on the new superfast 5G band when it
arrives.

Don't worry kitty. There will be no 5G in the next 24 months. Not for us at least.

 

[eth555]

Thanks, that's sorta reassuring. Except that they specifically use the words "two-year contract," and not just "contract." And except that your contract expires in two years, so that UDP line might be considered under a "two-year contract."

Not only does it say "two year contract" it says "currently under a two year contract", doesn't say anything about new contracts. Also VZW reps are not known to be the most knowledgeable on these types of things. Time will tell.

 

[master500]

I did it over the phone. Simple process. Told the agent, "someone told me Verizon was offering 100 free minutes and texts for long time Verizon customers". She understood it immediately.

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[eth555]

Decisions decisions. Use a loophole and extend contract 2 years or just say screw it and join T-Mobile for $80 a month on unlimited everything (no more worrying about minutes). My heart wants to leave for T-Mobile but I'm scared. I need an adult.

I am in same spot, I like looking at t mobile but scared of coverage in my area. I signed up for their test drive program, so if that comes through I will know for sure one way or the other. I do not want to be stuck in a contract with VZW, just delaying the inevitable. My next phone is going to be open so I can jump to another carrier, if I choose, and I have been a VZW customer for ten plus years; growing tired of VZW's treatment of their customers.

 

[master500]

My gut tells me the 100 free minutes and text plan renewal is good enough to avoid the increase. Then after a year, the increase will kick in since in the computer it will show month to month status. But really, a lot can happen in a year and Verizon may offer another promotion to long time customers.

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[Ry]

I just called and got LOYALTY 100 MINS X 12MOS 1YR added to my line.

I'm back in contract with an expiration date of OCT 2016 (promotion was backdated). There is a $175 (or $125, I can't seem to recall at the moment) ETF if I cancel prior to OCT 2016 - not that I'd leave though.

 

[badkitties]

Don't worry kitty. There will be no 5G in the next 24 months. Not for us at least.

yeah.. what the heck was I thinking? We don't live in
Japan, Korea, or one of those more advanced countries.

I got 1gig internet installed in my home yesterday. I was
so, so , so excited.... but then I realized my friend in Japan
has had 1gig up / 1gig down service in his tiny apartment
for over 5 years.(and only 3000 yen per month which is like
$28?)

 

[dpham00]

Not only does it say "two year contract" it says "currently under a two year contract", doesn't say anything about new contracts. Also VZW reps are not known to be the most knowledgeable on these types of things. Time will tell.

No one really knows how it would be applied. Being under 2 year contract is the best option, but for those who don't want to use a loophole to upgrade and keep unlimited data , getting under a one year contract is better than nothing

 

[Cuda13]

No one really knows how it would be applied. Being under 2 year contract is the best option, but for those who don't want to use a loophole to upgrade and keep unlimited data , getting under a one year contract is better than nothing

My question is whether I'm really under contract or not. There was a snafu with BB on my BBM order on my 2 UDP lines so both orders were cancelled. My account shows that my 2 upgrades were used but it also shows both lines under a 2 year contract. I don't really need new phones since we just purchased 2 Pure's outright. The question is whether Verizon will catch the 2 year contract mistake. If they do I'll get my upgrades restored but will get hit with the $20/mo increase.....

 

[dabombcra]

$50 for unlimited data is better than $45 for 3gb.

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

I agree. I also wonder if they will let us tether and not charge us the $30 fee. This is another way to try to get those of us off of the Unlimited Plan. I have been using over 30gigs the last few months. I stream a lot for football. I don't use WiFi unless I am connecting to my ChromeCast.

Sent from my Samsung Note 10.1 2014

 

[badkitties]

No one really knows how it would be applied. Being under 2 year contract is the best option, but for those who don't want to use a loophole to upgrade and keep unlimited data , getting under a one year contract is better than nothing

I called Verizon to speak to a different to verify what the online chat rep did. (see post #503 above)

Good news: he told me that he did indeed see the 100 bonus minutes being added to my UDPline.

Bad news: he said my contract was not extended. It's still on the original 11/2016 contract end date. Not 11/2017, as the previous rep claimed.

Worse news: his supervisor came on the line and informed me that there was no way to add another 1-year contract, since I still had another year of contract remaining. However, she said I would definitely still be getting the 100 minutes per month.

Can't say that I'm surprised. No two Verizon reps ever gave the same answers. In fact, I have often suggested that Verizon change its name to just "V" and add "YMM" in front of it. YMMV.

 

[Ry]

I called Verizon to speak to a different to verify what the online chat rep did. (see post #503 above)

Good news: he told me that he did indeed see the 100 bonus minutes being added to my UDPline.

Bad news: he said my contract was not extended. It's still on the original 11/2016 contract end date. Not 11/2017, as the previous rep claimed.

Worse news: his supervisor came on the line and informed me that there was no way to add another 1-year contract, since I still had another year of contract remaining. However, she said I would definitely still be getting the 100 minutes per month.

Can't say that I'm surprised. No two Verizon reps ever gave the same answers. In fact, I have often suggested that Verizon change its name to just "V" and add "YMM" in front of it. YMMV.

Call back in a year and ask for the LOYALTY 100 TXT promo (and hope it still exists).

 

[dabombcra]

There are things that Verizon unlimited data can do that tmobile can't.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

I am with you. T-mobile and Sprint throttle after a certain amount of gigs. There have been times when I felt that Verizon has throttled me because I use over 30 gigs a month, but overall, it is a true unlimited plan.

Sent from my Samsung Note 10.1 2014

 

[Ry]

I am with you. T-mobile and Sprint throttle after a certain amount of gigs. There have been times when I felt that Verizon has throttled me because I use over 30 gigs a month, but overall, it is a true unlimited plan.

Sent from my Samsung Note 10.1 2014

Verizon does not artificially throttle users. You will notice a slow-down if the network is congested or if your signal is weak.

Note: Verizon never throttled 4G LTE users but did have a policy where they would throttle high-usage 3G EVDO users. However, this policy quietly ended in July of 2015.

 

[badkitties]

Verizon does not artificially throttle users. You will notice a slow-down if the network is congested or if your signal is weak.

Note: Verizon never throttled 4G LTE users but did have a policy where they would throttle high-usage 3G EVDO users. However, this policy quietly ended in July of 2015.

throttling 3G EVDO? that's like asking bulimic supermodels to go on a hunger strike.

 

[ace13579]

You may want to confirm that the 100 minute loyalty plan and 100 text loyalty plan are PER MONTH. As it was explained to me buy VZN it is a total of 100 over 12 months that kicks in whenever you go over your current allowance. I don't know, maybe I got the wrong information. But, I'm definitely seeing two different interpretations out there.

 

[diesteldorf]

You may want to confirm that the 100 minute loyalty plan and 100 text loyalty plan are PER MONTH. As it was explained to me buy VZN it is a total of 100 over 12 months that kicks in whenever you go over your current allowance. I don't know, maybe I got the wrong information. But, I'm definitely seeing two different interpretations out there.

I had the same promo back in the day, at least 1-2 years ago. These are definitely 100 per month for 12 months.

 

[jj2me]

You may want to confirm that the 100 minute loyalty plan and 100 text loyalty plan are PER MONTH. As it was explained to me buy VZN it is a total of 100 over 12 months that kicks in whenever you go over your current allowance. I don't know, maybe I got the wrong information. But, I'm definitely seeing two different interpretations out there.

It's 100 per month.

Here's a screen-scrape (I'm too lazy to make another screenshot) of what it says under My Plan, under Promotions and Discounts:

Description Start Date Expiration
LOYALTY 100 TEXTS X 12MOS 1YR 10/16/2015 10/16/2016
LOYALTY 100 MINS X 12MOS 1YR 10/16/2015 10/10/2016

 

[ace13579]

That would be terrific and a pleasant surprise. I was happy to just extend my contract for 1 year.

 

[PhiPsi32]

I received my promo "contract" letter. Curiously, the letter only shows 100 calling minutes promo. The mobile app (My Verizon) shows 100 minutes and 100 texts. I kind of wanted the text messages as I don't have any included with my plan.