VZW Share Everything Plans

[Theot]

I'm tempted to just to wash my hands of this company. Grab a Nexus from Google or maybe a One X and get T-Mobile prepaid for $50 a month.

That's where I'm at, I could do that, get the wife a high minute plan with a little bit of data, and save $100 a month and pay off the VZW etf in 3 months and start banking the cash and using a TMobile plan.

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[Theot]

Oh and my $0.02, don't trust any corporation till you know for sure, I'd bet VZW pushes you guys over to the new plans when you get your gs3's

Good luck, I think I'm done.

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[tmax1964]

It still doesn't make sense, even for people with multiple devices.
My account has 4 lines, three of which have data. We have the 700 minute+unlimited text.
80+30+30+30+10=180 for way more minutes than we use, unlimited texting, and unlimited data on those three lines that use it..

Two of the lines use 5-6gb a month, the other about 200mb. So we'd need the 100 dollar 10 gig plan. 40+40+40+30+100=250. My plan would cost 70 dollars a month more, for more service we don't use, and less data. No thanks. It might make sense if you hardly use your data, but even then, enjoy the unexpected overages when someone in your family figures out you can use netflix on your phone.

I am confused about this plan.. I preordered my phone so im locked in, But I have 5 lines going myself the primary and 2 additonal smart phones all three smart phones have 29.99 unlimited data, 2 basic phones family shared plan 1400 with unlimited texting on all lines. my total cost with tax is 268.00. wouldnt it go down to 180.00 plus tax.. what am I missing here

 

[g1toevo678]

I am confused about this plan.. I preordered my phone so im locked in, But I have 5 lines going myself the primary and 2 additonal smart phones all three smart phones have 29.99 unlimited data, 2 basic phones family shared plan 1400 with unlimited texting on all lines. my total cost with tax is 268.00. wouldnt it go down to 180.00 plus tax.. what am I missing here

You've got to add in the data pool. say you add 10gb pool of data for 100. puts you at 280.

 

[tmax1964]

You've got to add in the data pool. say you add 10gb pool of data for 100. puts you at 280.

the three smartphones we have going one did the anaylsis, average main phone mine 1.39 gb, second line 0.33 GB, the third is 0.62 gb.. so this would mean what?? shaer two or four GB..
My other question as i said before im locked in the 29.99 unlimited for two years, what happens when my son is ready to upgrade his smartphone in a year from now. See we all have different upgrade dates??

 

[ultimate_ed]

How are you guys pre-ordering and keeping your unlimited?

Alright, like many of you, the coming of the new data plans is getting me to seriously look at the S3 for a new phone. My wife and I got Nexi back in December, but I've been holding off on my daughter's line.

I was going to use her upgrade to get an S3 and see about giving her one of our Nexus phones.

However, when I try to go through the upgrade process online, when it comes time to pick a data plan, Verizon doesn't give me an option to keep what I have, only to choose from one of the tiered plans.

It even warns me after I select the 2GB plan that I'm dropping the unlimited plan. I've gone through the process a couple of times, but I keep canceling it before completion as I can't find a way to keep the unlimited data.

What's the trick?

 

[Srambo217]

Worst case scenario; they pull my unlimited data when I try to activate my SIII. I return the phone, cancel my service, and go somewhere else.

I wouldn't be surprised if a rival carrier offers a 'cancellation reimbursement' if you switch from Verizon (similar to Dish and cable).

I have no problem walking away from Verizon, even if that means I have to pay a termination fee. I can sell these Verizon phones on Ebay and make that money back in 5 days.

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[RifterAD]

Re: How are you guys pre-ordering and keeping your unlimited?

I ordered 2 days ago (online) and it auto-selected the "keep my current plan" and in the summary section is said "email & web unlimited" at the same price.

That would suck if they changed their grandfathering rules without announcing it beforehand.

 

[tekhna]

Re: How are you guys pre-ordering and keeping your unlimited?

It still offers me unlimited. Give them a call. That's weird.

 

[dpham00]

Guys, just keep screen shots and records of the order and you will be fine. I have been in two similar situations in the past.

in 2010, I ordered 3 dumb phones before the cutoff that "magically" made them 3g multimedia phones or something and requiring a $10 data plan each, but I received the phone after the cut-off date. when calling to activate, the csr and I went back and forth and he insisted that it was "impossible" to activate the phones with no data plan. I even mentioned that I had screen shots. After a while and getting nowhere, and asked to speak to a manager. a few minutes later, the "impossible" became "possible".

then again, in 2011, i bought my thunderbolt via annual upgrade, and went to the store and they said it was "impossible" to get a 1 year contract (this was before the cut-off date). Went online placed the order(another example of the "impossible" becoming "possible"), there was some screw-up and I got stuck with a 2-year contract. Anyway, I called in, csr said that it was "impossible" to get a 1 year contract. bantered back and forth for over an hour, and finally, once again, the "impossible became possible. in the end though, the 1 year contract cost me $30 more, and they credited me $25 for my troubles, so i essentially paid $5 extra for a 1 year contract.

not sure if I should. once again, order before the cut-off date and hopefully, third time's a charm and I won't be stuck with another "impossible" situation to deal with.

anyway, sorry for my rant, but basically, keep all records, and you will be covered. hopefully corporate will find a way to properly incorporate this change so that gs3 users won't have an issue.

 

[TechNut79]

I just chatted with a Sales Rep with Verizon Wireless. Here's what they had to say. And yes, I know what they said is not "THE" final word.

xxxx: Hey hows it going, my name is Will and welcome to the Verizon Wireless Sales Chat line. I am pleased to make your acquaintance, how may I assist you with your order today?

You: I ordered the new Samsung Galaxy S3 a few days ago. I was wondering if I'll be able to keep my unlimited data with the new shared plans being announced today?

xxxx: If you selected that while ordering, yes.

You: So will Verizon force us off the unlimited data at some point?

xxxx: When you upgrade in 2yrs yes.

You: OK. Thanks!

xxxx: Can i answer any further questions?

You: Nope.

xxxx: Thank you for visiting Verizon Wireless; it’s been a pleasure chatting with you. Have a great day!

 

[kwright817]

I just upgraded 10 min ago and was able to keep unlimited, in fact it was preselected.

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[radyoactive]

Re: How are you guys pre-ordering and keeping your unlimited?

Mine was preselected too when I placed my preorder this morning.

I just upgraded 10 min ago and was able to keep unlimited, in fact it was preselected.

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[iceman64]

There is no trick everything like everyone was saying is pre selected for us. When I came to the data part when ordering my s3 my web and email was selected to my unlimited plan. If your unlimited is not coming up I suggest you go to a vz store and place your order there. So they can help you keep your unlimited plan do not select 2GB. You will lose your unlimited plan

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[iceman64]

Or you can pre order over the phone and make sure they keep your unlimited plan

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[Ry]

You all pre-ordered the phone and part of the process involve choosing a plan. That's the plan you should be getting when you receive and activate the phone.

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[mettec]

Re: unlimited data and pre-order of galaxy iii @ best buy

I just hung up with VZ customer service. Spoke with a very lovely and helpful rep named Kylie who spent several minutes answering all my questions. I have an original Droid on it's own billing plan, no family share stuff. I am on a really old legacy plan of 300 nationwide anytime minutes with unlimited data. I explained to her my intentions to start looking into an upgrade to a newer 4G phone and I had it narrowed down to the Razr Maxx and the Samsung Galaxy S3. I was a little more attracted to the Samsung but now with the latest news of all the plans being overhauled combined with the Samsung not being available til after all this new stuff takes effect, it kind of threw a little degree of difficulty into my decision making process. I asked her point blank, if I pre-order the Samsung now, will I be able to retain my current plan along with that phone (most notably the unlimited data) She said she wasn't sure. I told her how this topic is blowing up on forums and bulletin boards all over the internet (including their own forum) and there is a ton of conflicting information on it. She said she wanted to make sure she gave me accurate info so she put me on hold and went to ask a supervisor. She came back on the line and said, in response to whether or not the unlimited plan will drag over to the Samsung, "per my supervisor, it probably won't." This answer made me very reluctant to take a chance on the Samsung. I told her Verizon is going to have a huge customer revolt if this is the case because there are a lot of customers intentionally pre-ordering the Samsung right now with the understanding that by doing so they are preserving their unlimited plan. There's going to be riots if you do an end-around on all these people. She said she didn't know what other reps were telling people but she'd rather give me the answer she did than lead me the wrong way. I appreciated that and thanked her for helping me. It's looking more like the Razr Maxx for me. I'm not going to get caught up in all the controversy going on with the dates and plans for the Samsung. I know I'd be happy with either phone. At least if I just bag the Razr now I'll have the peace of mind that I'm definitely going to still have the unlimited plan, at least for a little while longer, with a very nice brand new 4G phone. Hope this helps but it probably just added to the uncertainty. Sorry.

You said that you are not currently on a family plan so this new change will NOT affect you. I am not sure about retaining your current plan minutes but you will still have your unlimited. These new Family Shared Plans are for customers that want more then one phone/line and want to upgrade to a new device after June 28th. So if you have a family plan and want the S3, you need to pre-order it before the 28th.

 

[arizonamman]

Returned my HOX when I found out that Phoenix's LTE does not cover my metro area (East and SE) and was looking at the S3 UNTIL Verizon's price hike!

I checked out both Verizon's news site as well as starting an order with Verizon so I could see exactly what this means for me both before the new rates and when they go into affect.

I ordered the minimum $39.99 Talk 450 plan and the minimum Data with Mobile Hotspot, 4GB for $50. - - $89.99 month. Before today, I had planed on dumping my COX $54 month internet and tether my laptop so I was willing to pay $90 month but for 4GB data not 1 as in the new plan:

http://solutions.vzwshop.com/shareeverything/pdf/verizon_share_everything_plan_details.pdf

Smartphone = $40. Equivalent 4GB = $70! I would need to reduce to a tiny 1GB for $50 to equal what I was originally looking at, $90 per month. *But* 1 GB just won't do it!

This new data plan clearly favors the rich - - 10GB = $100 or $10 per GB yet 1 GB = $50! It is indeed highway robbery.

And what is still not clear to me, after reading all their official figures, sub-texts and footnotes, is whether or not I will have to pay an additional $20 for tethering my MAC Book Pro. Remember, they charge by data usage PLUS by device! In the PDF, it says:

Mobile Hotspot is included on all capable devices BUT "Jetpack / Netbooks / Notebooks /USB's" are $20 month (in addition to the $40 per month for Smartphones, $30 per month for "basic" phones and $10 per month for Tablets AND whatever data plan you buy.

DATA IS DATA. WTF should they care how I use it?

That would raise my new Smartphone rate to $110 per month for that same 1GB! To get the 4GB I was originally looking at would cost me $70 + $40 for smartphone and data PLUS $20 for laptop = $130! A 44% increase over my original $90. :'(

A 44% price increase for any company for any reason is simply a FOOLISH business decision, even in good economic times. VZW stock went up 38 cents today to $42.94 but I hope that by the end of the week they go the way of Netflix and other greedy monsters. Last year Netflix was $304 per share and now it is $60.

 

[Noble_Logistics]

I'd really love some of whatever the Verizon execs are smoking. The only plus to the whole thing is that mobile hotspot is now included. Looks like a comparable Share Everything plan would be at a minimum $30/month more than our current legacy alltel plan.

I'm wondering if this will effect turning the HS on or off on my TB with the unlimited data?

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[Joe the Insider]

Believe it or not, All companies are going this route at some point. These plans actually save me money simply because, I'm the only one who uses a lot. With wifi everywhere, it's the word unlimited that you guys like, but I bet you guys don't use as much data as you think.

Honesty, I think people are being babies about all this.

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