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Verizon iPhone / Plan Related Questions: I'll help.
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No Edge for me. Will have to try and negotiate my way out of the fee.
Thanks man. Also, this is an epic thread and I'm blown away by your generosity of time & energy.
Will verizon have an issue with me exchanging my iphone 6 for a different color on launch day?
I currently have Verizon on the $60 loyalty plan with a 5s and a year left on my contract. I have my wife on straight talk ($45 month) and a business line on straight talk (dumb phone - $30/month).
So I am paying $135/ a month for 3 lines.
Is there a Verizon plan that can come anywhere close to that? One line can be a dumb phone, and all three phones will average under 3gb/month total.
So I am paying $135/ a month for 3 lines.
Is there a Verizon plan that can come anywhere close to that? One line can be a dumb phone, and all three phones will average under 3gb/month total.
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Go to VZW.com, don't log in, and "assemble" a Share Everything plan. Be sure to account for taxes & fees. Your answer will lie there.
Verizon iPhone / Plan Related Questions: I'll help.
I'm leaning towards Verizon's $60/2gb plan, but I can't get a clear answer on whether it includes tethering.
Three reps -- including one who tried to show off he uses it -- say it's included but an article I just read suggests otherwise. A commenter disputed this but the writer posted a VZW tweet saying tethering isn't part of the plan.
Can anyone here take away or add to my confusion? This is a deciding factor. I have a pre-order that SHOULD be available 9/19 and I need to act fast since my current phone is dying and my current month-to-month plan's next cycle starts 9/20, so with shipping delays I may already have to go without a phone for a week... or three!
I'm leaning towards Verizon's $60/2gb plan, but I can't get a clear answer on whether it includes tethering.
Three reps -- including one who tried to show off he uses it -- say it's included but an article I just read suggests otherwise. A commenter disputed this but the writer posted a VZW tweet saying tethering isn't part of the plan.
Can anyone here take away or add to my confusion? This is a deciding factor. I have a pre-order that SHOULD be available 9/19 and I need to act fast since my current phone is dying and my current month-to-month plan's next cycle starts 9/20, so with shipping delays I may already have to go without a phone for a week... or three!
AFAIK there is no separate charge for tethering but note that it will count against your data whenever used.
is this a good idea?
Let assume that I can get iPhone6 verizon this friday at local store and I am not a customer (ATT currently, but out of contract).... I walk in and want to buy full price iPhone, is this possible without signing contract for service plan? Or will I have to sign something? on website it says I have to pay activation fee.
Also, I would like to buy pre paid plan (month to month)... any ideas welcome.. thank U
Let assume that I can get iPhone6 verizon this friday at local store and I am not a customer (ATT currently, but out of contract).... I walk in and want to buy full price iPhone, is this possible without signing contract for service plan? Or will I have to sign something? on website it says I have to pay activation fee.
Also, I would like to buy pre paid plan (month to month)... any ideas welcome.. thank U
If that's my only option, then I'll stay with what I have. That would run me 40+40+30+60=170. I'd like to move all the lines to Verizon, but not for an extra $420/year.
Yeah, sounds like the prepaid plans are a much better deal if you already have the phones/are using dumb phones.
You will be charged a $35 restocking fee even if it's unopened. And it's unlikely they will have the model you want unless you're there before they open.
Verizon Store Reps Turning Away Edge Customers
A colleague of mine is on Verizon's Edge program, and has an account in good standing, has an iPhone 5, and she's eligible for an upgrade.
She went in to our local VZW store today to ask about trading up for the iPhone 6 when it becomes available. HOWEVER, the employees told her that Edge customers will have to wait until "round two" of shipments (presumably meaning after demand has been met, Edge customers will be allowed to purchase them).
Have you heard of this? The rep took the issue to his manager, who confirmed this. The most ludicrous thing though, was when another rep who was overhearing the situation tried to say that it was actually Apple who was mandating this policy.
A colleague of mine is on Verizon's Edge program, and has an account in good standing, has an iPhone 5
She went in to our local VZW store today to ask about trading up for the iPhone 6 when it becomes available. HOWEVER, the employees told her that Edge customers will have to wait until "round two" of shipments (presumably meaning after demand has been met, Edge customers will be allowed to purchase them).
Have you heard of this? The rep took the issue to his manager, who confirmed this. The most ludicrous thing though, was when another rep who was overhearing the situation tried to say that it was actually Apple who was mandating this policy.
Verizon iPhone / Plan Related Questions: I'll help.
Ordering the phone off apple wants me to add 2gb of data(30/month) to my loyalty plan, which is 60/mo for unlimited talk and text AND 2gb data. Essentially making my 60 dollar/month plan 90/month.
My question is if I can order the phone(with contract) on apple, then once activated, revert to the 60/month loyalty plan by changing the plan on verizon(online or phone)?
**apples wait times are less right now**
Ordering the phone off apple wants me to add 2gb of data(30/month) to my loyalty plan, which is 60/mo for unlimited talk and text AND 2gb data. Essentially making my 60 dollar/month plan 90/month.
My question is if I can order the phone(with contract) on apple, then once activated, revert to the 60/month loyalty plan by changing the plan on verizon(online or phone)?
**apples wait times are less right now**
For those that don't know,!!!! Family plans!!!
verizons "more everything" plan , "I actually call it less data plan, more in verizon's pocket plan" anyway If you go with this or have it, I have the 4GB plan and could have went with the 2gb plan, my wife and I only use under 4 gb a month together so....
here is a clip right from verizon's web site (I have not seen this posted and you all should know, because as long as you get a phone from verizon you get this, I called and was told it ends the 30th of september, but pre orders up to september 30th count also even if phone arrives in october or november)
"Get 1 GB of bonus data/month
Buy any new smartphone and get 1 GB of bonus data/mo. for each qualifying line you add or upgrade.
New 2yr activation req'd. Prices shown reflect instant savings. 1GB bonus data/mo. for up to 24 mo. as long as each smartphone remains active on a MORE Everything plan 1GB or higher."
So after I get both my iphones I will have 6GB total for 2 years and paying for 4 gb , or I could lower it to 2gb and will be getting 4 GB, in 2 years I will see what deals they have or over the course of my 2 year period.
I could lower it to 3 GB but with the 2 GB bonus data I will get 5 GB.
I think you all get it just incase someone did not know.
verizons "more everything" plan , "I actually call it less data plan, more in verizon's pocket plan" anyway If you go with this or have it, I have the 4GB plan and could have went with the 2gb plan, my wife and I only use under 4 gb a month together so....
here is a clip right from verizon's web site (I have not seen this posted and you all should know, because as long as you get a phone from verizon you get this, I called and was told it ends the 30th of september, but pre orders up to september 30th count also even if phone arrives in october or november)
"Get 1 GB of bonus data/month
Buy any new smartphone and get 1 GB of bonus data/mo. for each qualifying line you add or upgrade.
New 2yr activation req'd. Prices shown reflect instant savings. 1GB bonus data/mo. for up to 24 mo. as long as each smartphone remains active on a MORE Everything plan 1GB or higher."
So after I get both my iphones I will have 6GB total for 2 years and paying for 4 gb , or I could lower it to 2gb and will be getting 4 GB, in 2 years I will see what deals they have or over the course of my 2 year period.
I could lower it to 3 GB but with the 2 GB bonus data I will get 5 GB.
I think you all get it just incase someone did not know.
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A couple of questions:
First, my current plan is a 2 year contract that ends on the 19th (in the nick of time). It's 6GB of shared data and 3 lines ($200 without taxes or fees).
I'm looking to wait in line at an Apple Store to upgrade my and my parent's phones (they're a bit tech illiterate), should I / must I bring all three phones to upgrade, or can they have their phones on them while I buy three iPhones?
About buying iPhones, will the Apple Store let me buy three iPhones if I'm the only one in my family that is going to be standing in line and talking to the Apple rep?
I did some research about the Edge plans. I hear there is a discount per line if you have 10GB of data on your plan. Is that true? ($15 a line??? Currently paying $40 each) ($100 for data, +$45 for lines, + $42ish for 6+ 64GB, and +2 * $36ish for 6 64GB = $259; is this right?) Is tethering free for edge plans?
Will I be able to upgrade from my contract to edge inside the Apple Store on Friday for all three phones? Do I need to pay for the first month of edge? What other charges are there for changing? I'm looking to bring a minimum of two types of payments (cash and credit, maybe two credit cards). Are there any documents that I need with me while swapping? I am a current customer, what I imagine is the last 4 of my social, a zip code and account password, right? My account is in good standing, FYI.
Lastly, what kind of stock are we looking at? For the 6+ I would prefer a choice of two colors (Black and Gold) and two storage capacities (64GB and 128GB), and for the 6 Gold color only and two storage capacities (64GB and 128GB). How close to the front should I be? I plan to ask the store some questions right before closing to make sure I should be sitting at the Apple store and not the Verizon store, so I should be in line at 9PM local (T-11 hours). Do I have a chance at snagging the three iPhones that I want?
Sorry about all the questions, I just want to make sure that skipping out on sleep is worth it. Thanks!
EDIT: One more question, where do I pee, I don't think I'll be able to hold it in for 11 hours if I am drinking coffee to stay awake. Should a bring a towel and empty water bottle?
First, my current plan is a 2 year contract that ends on the 19th (in the nick of time). It's 6GB of shared data and 3 lines ($200 without taxes or fees).
I'm looking to wait in line at an Apple Store to upgrade my and my parent's phones (they're a bit tech illiterate), should I / must I bring all three phones to upgrade, or can they have their phones on them while I buy three iPhones?
About buying iPhones, will the Apple Store let me buy three iPhones if I'm the only one in my family that is going to be standing in line and talking to the Apple rep?
I did some research about the Edge plans. I hear there is a discount per line if you have 10GB of data on your plan. Is that true? ($15 a line??? Currently paying $40 each) ($100 for data, +$45 for lines, + $42ish for 6+ 64GB, and +2 * $36ish for 6 64GB = $259; is this right?) Is tethering free for edge plans?
Will I be able to upgrade from my contract to edge inside the Apple Store on Friday for all three phones? Do I need to pay for the first month of edge? What other charges are there for changing? I'm looking to bring a minimum of two types of payments (cash and credit, maybe two credit cards). Are there any documents that I need with me while swapping? I am a current customer, what I imagine is the last 4 of my social, a zip code and account password, right? My account is in good standing, FYI.
Lastly, what kind of stock are we looking at? For the 6+ I would prefer a choice of two colors (Black and Gold) and two storage capacities (64GB and 128GB), and for the 6 Gold color only and two storage capacities (64GB and 128GB). How close to the front should I be? I plan to ask the store some questions right before closing to make sure I should be sitting at the Apple store and not the Verizon store, so I should be in line at 9PM local (T-11 hours). Do I have a chance at snagging the three iPhones that I want?
Sorry about all the questions, I just want to make sure that skipping out on sleep is worth it. Thanks!
EDIT: One more question, where do I pee, I don't think I'll be able to hold it in for 11 hours if I am drinking coffee to stay awake. Should a bring a towel and empty water bottle?
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I have unlimited text/talk and 2 GB data. Now they want $30 for 2 GB and $20 for 5000 messages and no clue on the voice as the upgrade doesn't show that as something to pic. I'm paying $75 for unlimited talk/text and 2 GB data so it seems like it isn't a better plan plus, I won't hit 5000 texts but on principal, I'm not switching.
OTOH, I am seriously considering AT&T today for no reason at all.
it did it for me, too. i thought i'd avoid the situation by buying from verizon instead, and yet they stlll wanted me to add a data bucket to a plan that already includes data. it doesn't make sense, but i'd recommend you roll with it. and when you get your phone (and you can't do it until you actually get your phone), just call up verizon and have those things removed.
also, your plan is being offered for $60/mo now. you could probably call them up to change it.
Switch to the new 2GB promo plan.
Or AT&T.
$60 / month for the same plan you have now. (Verizon)
Is Sprint's new Family Plan a better deal (i.e. cheaper) than Verizon's? Right now, I have the Verizon "More Everything Unlimited Talk and Text 3Gb" plan. I'm paying $260/month (plus taxes and fees) for 5 lines, sharing 3gb of data between us. Sprint is offering 20gb data to share and unlimited T&T (within Sprint) for $100/family for up to 10 lines. Why wouldn't I switch to Sprint?
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Much cheaper.
Just like "Great Value" macaroni and cheese is cheaper than Kraft.
However, the reason their plan is so cheap is that they are waiving the $15 / line access fee until December of next year (the plan would go up to $175 / month after that) and you have to finance the phones. If you got five iPhone 6's, the monthly price $337.50 / month before taxes on Sprint after you stopped getting the waived access fee.
EDIT: Also, to further explain what I mean, the services are not equal. Yes, they are both cell phone services, but Sprint cannot offer their plans at the same price or no one would use their network. It's of much lower quality.
I stuck with Verizon and I'll just call them and tell them to remove their crap. Otherwise, they're charging me $120 for a single line.
If i am lucky enough to get a phone tomorrow, (going to local Verizon store). Going to move to the edge program, do i need to activate the phone in the store or even right away. it is going to be a birthday present and would like to wait until October to open the box.
Thanks for this thread! Okay, a few questions, apologies if these have been asked already:
Current VZW contract was over in July, looking to upgrade to a 6+ and switch to the $60/2GB single-line plan. I may try my luck at an Apple store on Friday, but if I'm unsuccessful will order online regardless of shipping dates. I've heard the $60/2GB plan promo ends on 9/30. Should I call up VZW immediately after ordering to lock in the new plan even if I won't receive my phone until October or November? Should I order online from Apple or Verizon?
If I manage to walk out of the store with a new phone on Friday, would I call Verizon to switch my plan before or after activating the phone? I've heard conflicting information on this.
Current VZW contract was over in July, looking to upgrade to a 6+ and switch to the $60/2GB single-line plan. I may try my luck at an Apple store on Friday, but if I'm unsuccessful will order online regardless of shipping dates. I've heard the $60/2GB plan promo ends on 9/30. Should I call up VZW immediately after ordering to lock in the new plan even if I won't receive my phone until October or November? Should I order online from Apple or Verizon?
If I manage to walk out of the store with a new phone on Friday, would I call Verizon to switch my plan before or after activating the phone? I've heard conflicting information on this.