^^ This. Grandfathered on a very old Verizon plan and it was $50 for Unlimited Talk/Text + 1GB data. Like poster, rarely needed data as I'm practically always on Wifi. No idea the phone subsidy was ending and my timing was poor as I meant to purchase right after Xmas. Now what would have been $199 has grown to $749 over 24 mos. The "new" monthly usage plan is actually $5 more per month so there is no way to rationalize I'd actually be paying less over the long term without the phone subsidy. Lame. Snooze you lose I guess but really stings to pay retail for a phone that will be deemed undesirable in a year.
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Verizon Eliminates Two-Year Contracts for Smartphone Upgrades
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^^ This. Grandfathered on a very old Verizon plan and it was $50 for Unlimited Talk/Text + 1GB data. Like poster, rarely needed data as I'm practically always on Wifi. No idea the phone subsidy was ending and my timing was poor as I meant to purchase right after Xmas. Now what would have been $199 has grown to $749 over 24 mos. The "new" monthly usage plan is actually $5 more per month so there is no way to rationalize I'd actually be paying less over the long term without the phone subsidy. Lame. Snooze you lose I guess but really stings to pay retail for a phone that will be deemed undesirable in a year.
I called Verizon and a rep in retention offered that same plan. Also 2GB for $60. Would be valid for 1 year. Those are still available if you ask (might take a couple of reps to get it).
That being said, I'm going to see what T-Mobile can offer me. They would pay $150 if I switched, but my ETF is currently $350 and I do not want to trade in my perfectly good 7 Plus.
That being said, I'm going to see what T-Mobile can offer me. They would pay $150 if I switched, but my ETF is currently $350 and I do not want to trade in my perfectly good 7 Plus.
SO... idk if anyone is aware but Verizon has just launched 2 new Single Line Plans which can have 2 connected devices also(tab,jetpack,watch) 5gb/$55 with autopay ($60 w/o) or 7gb/$70 that is w.o DP (device payment) so dp would b added to these cost if applicable. also the prepaid 5gb/$50 and 10gb/$70 plans are available everywhere not just walmart
uhhh.... i work for an independent Verizon store... but it is nothing a lil google search wouldnt answer lol... it started yesterday... on my 1st page of google search... http://www.droid-life.com/2017/01/17/verizon-introduces-new-5gb-55-individual-promo-plan/
My bad. Posted then Googled it. On the phone right now getting it changed. This works perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
I'll update once it goes through. Not bad, and included Carryover Data and Safety Mode.
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nah NP i figured u mustve not google yet lol... but i noe wat u mean i called my mom asap shes on 2gb im like oh yea so yea im deff switchin u n signin u up for autopay to keep the rate the same evn if not still $5 more for 3gb cant beat lol and u can still add on a tab or jetpack(MBB) or a connected device(smart watch)
UPDATE: I did NOT switch to this because it would be $80 ($75 w/ AutoPay) because I am under contract. Additional $20 Line Access Fee if you are under contract. Such BS. Still thinking of switching.
I bought a new phone from Verizon today and they were still offering me a 2 year contract @ $299 for the device. I passed because the phone was half price and not much more than that and the line access fee being higher for on-contract phones. I am still effectively on a contract, because they give a bill credit every month for 24 months, and the line must remain in good standing to receive the credit.
Though I suppose at any time I could just pay off the balance due on the device and do what I want with it.
Though I suppose at any time I could just pay off the balance due on the device and do what I want with it.
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