So I was in the vzw store yesterday Had to get my new phone activated, but that is another story) and it was the first time that I heard the BS they spout about why they charge the $30 fee.
What a load of crap. For workshops? Charge me for them if i need one. online educational tools? Where are they and can't I just take a workshop? Seems redundant. consultations with experts who provide advice and guidance on devices? Show me one, I know it wasn't at that store.
I seriously laughed at the guy. He asked me why, and I told him how I felt, but in a nice way. It is just a fee, no more nor any less.
The more this thing rolls on (upgrade fee, loss of unlimited) the more I keep hoping that it waits until the next nexus comes out. If the specs are there (and the radios if vzw is stuck with samsung) I am gonna get it. I do not care much about the lack of update timeliness. I will more than likely ROM the thing every other month for 5 years anyway...