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This plan will work for many people, there is no denying that. I am saying there is a minority of people for which this plan might not be a better option and how there is a bit of gray area in Verizon's definition of "congested."
There's some "gray area" with something like that, or most things like that as even with a more specific definition of what it is there will still be people saying that how do we know that any particular tower is actually at that level of congestion at a particular time and that we'd have to rely on Verizon to tell us basically, which means there's still some "gray area" nonetheless.

And, just like pretty much with any plan, there will be some that it works better for (for different reasons) and others that it might not (for different reasons), and others still that it doesn't really make too much of a difference (for different reasons). That part of it is kind of neither here nor there realistically speaking.
 
Sooooo, apparently the $80 is an introductory discounted price. Found this out speaking to a rep trying to find out if I could get the state discount. Can anyone corroborate this ?

If it's just an introductory offer I wonder by how much it will go up in the future.
 
What about this?

Verizon to disconnect unlimited data customers who use over 100GB/month

https://arstechnica.com/information...mited-data-customers-who-use-over-100gbmonth/


With the advent of 4k video, high bit-rate music and ever-increasing bandwidth needs it's not too difficult to exceed 100gb/month. I don't see Verizon not having some sneaky tactic up its sleeves to get out of this too good to be true deal in the long run
As I recall that is in relation to the old grandfathered unlimited data plans, which are different and not related to the current new ones.
 
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I have 5 lines with the 24GB /mo plan. I just switched to the Unlimited plan. My bill is projected to be identical to what it was before. Also now that I'm on auto-pay, I'm getting -$10/mo.

Always wanted to go back to the unlimited plans. My average monthly usage is .6gb/mo so ... I really have nothing to gain/complain about but the other heavy users on my family plan are going to be really happy so that makes me happy.

I'll be honest, I was pretty close to switching to another carrier over this unlimited data EVERYONE else was offering. Not now.

With a 15% employee discount - $93.50 for the plan and $20/line (since all of us are not on a contract). Estimated monthly cost (with discounts):$193.50

The website said my corporate discount wasn't valid with the unlimited plan so it looks better to stick with their XXL plan for me.

BTW - the AutoPay discount only applies for checking account or debit card so my old credit card method is out!
 
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Sooooo, apparently the $80 is an introductory discounted price. Found this out speaking to a rep trying to find out if I could get the state discount. Can anyone corroborate this ?

If it's just an introductory offer I wonder by how much it will go up in the future.
That has been going around as well. No one really knows what it might or might not mean down the line. There are times when "introductory" offers just stayed around just the way they were and essentially became just regular offers. And then there are times when something was changed--but what that something might be and when that might happen is something that can be different and doesn't seem to be really known exactly (at least based on what I've seen so far about all of this).
 
As I recall that is in relation to the old grandfathered unlimited data plans, which are different and not related to the current new ones.

They are related in the sense that Verizon doesn't exactly have a history of being a knight in shining armor to their customers.
 
What about this from July of last year?

Verizon to disconnect unlimited data customers who use over 100GB/month

https://arstechnica.com/information...mited-data-customers-who-use-over-100gbmonth/


With the advent of 4k video, high bit-rate music and ever-increasing bandwidth needs it's not outside the realm of possibility to exceed 100gb/month. I can't see Verizon not having some sneaky tactic up its sleeve to obfuscate this too good to be true deal in the long run
What matters now, is the tos in place for the new plan.
 
They are related in the sense that Verizon doesn't exactly have a history of being a knight in shining armor for keeping promises/ following through on plans to their customers.
As in things can change at some point? That's pretty much a given possibility that has always been there with any plan, carrier, etc.
 
I don't believe they allow the discount any more, neither does T mobile. I lost my veterans discount with the t mobile one. On the up side one is cheaper than the old one was with discount.
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Unbelievable. If the slow down happens after 22gb then you know why it happened, if it happens before that you know something is wrong and call customer service.

There, now wasn't that simple?

I don't even have verizon and can figure that out pretty easily.
I'm not the only one worried and that is because the term congestion is a very opened comment and that is why I'm asking "who will be supervising this loop hole that they can always claim it's congested and you'll just have to wait until it's in congested, which could theoretically be at the next billing cycle. Now was that so hard to understand? I didn't think so. Just remember once u get burned your thinking process changes.
 
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I'm not the only one worried and that is because the term congestion is a very opened comment and that is why I'm asking "who will be supervising this loop hole that they can always claim it's congested and you'll just have to wait until it's in congested, which could theoretically be at the next billing cycle. Now was that so hard to understand? I didn't think so. Just remember once u get burned your thinking process changes.
Look at T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T. They all have the same type clause.
 
TOS, with ANY wireless company, always favors them through loosely-worded jargon that can be re-defined at the carrier's whim.
Essentially basic reality that has been in place when it comes to essentially any company since pretty much the beginning of companies.
 
Just spoke to a rep and he said as of right now they aren't accepting employer discounts but the final decision will be made sometime in March regarding the discounts so maybe there's hope.

I'll hold out on that. Might still switch anyway for the tethering.

Stupid question for the forum: Does Verizon, or anyone still do 2 year agreements?
 
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Ikr..
I've been trying to get in touch with them via call and nothing.
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That's what I just said....

Basically if you go over 22GB you move to the back of the line buddy. Like I am now, on lte but only getting .5mbs max :(

That won't happen much at all. Mostly it would prioritize. Like if you have 4 lines, and one uses the Lions share. It would prioritize for the other 3 lines. But the hog would never notice anything.
 
What is Verizon's definition of congestion?

Are you implying Verizon might unfairly deprioritize people when a tower can handle the bandwidth? I mean, sure that would be shady but... why? What's the motivation to do that?

Everyone is deprioritized on the existing networks, because sometimes there just isn't enough bandwidth to go around. With unlimited*, heavy users will be deprioritized first to make the service nicer for low data users. But why would they deprioritize heavy users when there isn't a bandwidth issue? They won't be offering 2X unlimited or a $20 to re-prioritize service, so what motivation would they have to be so underhanded? Just to be mean because they're mean? That's not how corporations work.
 
Legere is touting something new T-Mobile just released, but nothing on their website.
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Are you implying Verizon might unfairly deprioritize people when a tower can handle the bandwidth? I mean, sure that would be shady but... why? What's the motivation to do that?

Follow the money. By slowing down those people, they can have more capacity on existing infrastructure. You really don't get that?


Everyone is deprioritized on the existing networks, because sometimes there just isn't enough bandwidth to go around. With unlimited*, heavy users will be deprioritized first to make the service nicer for low data users. But why would they deprioritize heavy users when there isn't a bandwidth issue? They won't be offering 2X unlimited or a $20 to re-prioritize service, so what motivation would they have to be so underhanded? Just to be mean because they're mean? That's not how corporations work.

I have an extremely hard time believing in today's advanced technological world "there just isn't enough bandwidth to go around."
 
Are you implying Verizon might unfairly deprioritize people when a tower can handle the bandwidth? I mean, sure that would be shady but... why? What's the motivation to do that?

Everyone is deprioritized on the existing networks, because sometimes there just isn't enough bandwidth to go around. With unlimited*, heavy users will be deprioritized first to make the service nicer for low data users. But why would they deprioritize heavy users when there isn't a bandwidth issue? They won't be offering 2X unlimited or a $20 to re-prioritize service, so what motivation would they have to be so underhanded? Just to be mean because they're mean? That's not how corporations work.
Suppose they have a large influx of new sign ups and their system just can't handle it ,what would prevent them from resorting to throttle customers after the 22 to just continue on till the end of their cycle. I never said they would do something like that for no reason but u know that desperate times called for desperate measures. Do if there is no one supervising then anyone is vulnerable to this happening.
 
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John Legere just announced,"Starting Fri, #TMobileONE price includes HD video & 10GB high-speed hotspot data –all at no extra charge. AND taxes & fees are included!"
 
So, the T-Mo announcement is that T-Mobile One will be adding HD Video and 10gb hotspot starting Friday. How is that supposed to be better than Verizon? Just seems copycat.
 
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