Verizon 4g charge for phones

[biggie_56]

Has there been any word if Verizon will be charging extra for the data service for the thunderbolt even if you are not currently in a 4g area.

From what I've found sprint charges a premium data charge of $10 on the Evo even if you do not use the 4g data at all. T mobile on the other hand doesn't charge anything extra for the 4g devices.

 

[RHChan84]

I have looked briefly but did not find much on that. But LTE modems are $50/month/5GB and 3g modems are still at $60/month/5GB. Nothing I found was solid proof/word of what VZW is going to charge for phone plans.

 

[SUB-dawg]

knowing verizon they wil probably charge for 4G.

 

[SUB-dawg]

I have looked briefly but did not find much on that. But LTE modems are $50/month/5GB and 3g modems are still at $60/month/5GB. Nothing I found was solid proof/word of what VZW is going to charge for phone plans.

i sure hope the charge isn't $50 per month! i am hoping for a charge that is either free or $10

 

[RHChan84]

Highly doubt they will charge $50 a month for for USB modems, $50/5gb isn't bad at all.

 

[bobbiac]

optout would be nice

 

[Chris Kerrigan]

I can imagine there will be some sort of extra charge, probably in the same range as Sprint's $10

 

[RHChan84]

But isn't LTE USB modems plans cheaper on VZW then Sprint? I though I read something where LTE uses less towers and cheaper to operator then WiMax. But I don't quite remember so don't quote me on that.

 

[Upstreammiami]

if Verizon really wants to step up (they are one of the priciest) they will just add 4g in the data plan keeping the same price

 

[Comineeyeaha]

My deductive reasoning says that there won't be a higher price. The LTE USB plans are $10/month cheaper than the 3G one, so why would LTE on the phone be more expensive? I think this is a competitive move over Sprint.

 

[Tarpit_Carnivore]

I'm trying to keep some optimism that they'll be cheaper than the current modems or have a 3G only plan.

 

[RHChan84]

So far they are cheaper then 3g plans and cheaper to maintain since they use less towers. But to the normal average user, high speeds=more price cost. To us, we know a bit more and know it's cheaper to operate.

 

[Droid hungry]

as much as i wish i could say that verizons 4G plans would cost the same, i highly doubt it. Verizon is notorious for being the most expensive. But you do pay for what you get. I hope that they let us opt out at the least. If its a mandatory thing like that evo that would be incredibly stupid, especially since i live in Tucson, Arizona. No lte here for a loooong time.

 

[Smitty_82]

as much as i wish i could say that verizons 4G plans would cost the same, i highly doubt it. Verizon is notorious for being the most expensive. But you do pay for what you get. I hope that they let us opt out at the least. If its a mandatory thing like that evo that would be incredibly stupid, especially since i live in Tucson, Arizona. No lte here for a loooong time.

I think we'll have to see what happens. They just lowered the price on broadband 3g and lte is the same price.

 

[RHChan84]

Nice, saves me $10/month for my MiFi, I'm still waiting for a MiFi version of 4G, hopefully out soon.

 

[Smitty_82]

Nice, saves me $10/month for my MiFi, I'm still waiting for a MiFi version of 4G, hopefully out soon.

I'm waiting for that too. Would love to upgrade my netbook but don't want to use the usb modem.

 

[RHChan84]

USB Modem are just annoying to attach and have it hanging there. At least I can keep my MiFi in my bag and use it.

 

[largeselection]

If they do charge extra for LTE (which I don't think they will) I probably would not upgrade to it. I don't have a significant need for faster data.

Anyone know how LTE compares to penetrating buildings/structures/etc? I'm in NYC and my service is generally excellent, but I have garbage service in my office building (other carriers have some better service). Does LTE penetrate walls better? If it does, that would be worth it.

 

[thebizz]

Giving the band its running on it should be great

 

[Smitty_82]

OK, just wanted to make this observation. I have been on VZW for a long time and have never been on another carrier. With all the changes that have been made with other carriers it is my opinion that VZW has been charging a "fair market price" for their service. They didn't get involved with the price wars that the other carriers are having to recover from by increasing their prices.

I know there are people that have had bad expiriences with Verizon and that will play into their decision on what carrier to go with. For me, I have always been treated fairly and my service has always worked for me. It's a big decision on what carrier to go with, but I have always felt that you get what you pay for. Verizon has positioned themselves well for the next step into the "4G" market and if the past is any indicator, the transition to LTE will go well with little changes to the service plans.

Just a disclaimer before any responses start coming in (if any) I DO NOT work for Verizon or in the cell industry and I do know what it's like to have a large cell bill. I have 4 smartphones and a netbook on my account. Just food for thought.