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Verizon Launches New Prepaid Unlimited Data Plan

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Verizon today announced the launch of a new unlimited data plan for its prepaid customers, which offers unlimited data, talk, and text across the United States for $80.

The plan includes unlimited text messages to more than 200 countries, along with unlimited talk in Mexico and Canada. Video streaming, is, however, limited to 480p, and no tethering is included. Verizon also says it "may prioritize your data behind other customers during times/places of network congestion."

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"In just months, Verizon has transformed its prepaid offerings to make it easier and more affordable for customers to get access to the best network at a great value, no matter how much data they need," said Tami Erwin, executive vice president of operations for Verizon. "This plan is all about giving our prepaid customers more choice. With data plans from as little as 2 GB to unlimited data, we've got a plan that fits your needs."
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Verizon's prepaid plans include no long-term contract and no credit check. Verizon also offers 2GB, 5GB, and 10GB data plans for unlimited customers, along with a $30 basic phone plan with unlimited talk and text.

The introduction of the new unlimited prepaid data plan comes just over two months after Verizon unveiled its postpaid unlimited data plan to compete with unlimited data offerings from AT&T and T-Mobile. Verizon's unlimited plan offers unlimited talk, text, LTE data, and 10GB of tethering data for $80 per month.

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I think it's hilarious how Verizon gets forced, kicking and screaming, to offer more value as its competitors pinch them. Like other concessions from the old V, these are half of what they need to accomplish, to stem the tide.
 
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So do I just buy a card for $80 and have unlimited data? Does it expire? What scenarios would make me need to purchase a new card?
 
Is Verizon allowing non-cdma2000 phones like the Intel iPhone 7/7+ on their network yet?

You'd think their LTE coverage is good enough now that they don't need the phones to support cdma2000.
 
I'm tired of this stupid fake unlimited. This was not my problem back then when AT&T has unlimited. Then they change rules and started throttling me after 5gig of data used. I switched to T-Mobile same situation enjoyed the real unlimited but it didn't last long. Now they start throttling me after 22gig. All this unlimited data is a lie big lie. Don't tell me how I used up all my data like that every month. Well this is not 10+ years ago where all the videos are crappy pixelated low quality. I cannot even stand watching low quality videos anymore. They raised the price of unlimited data from $25 then put a limit to it. Some people actually call a really good deal for $70 unlimited. SMH!
 
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BasicGreatGuy said:
Some of you need to stop with the fake news type spin. Verizon does offer unlimited data. Just because said data may not be LTE 100% of the time does not negate the fact that the cellular data is unlimited.

Learn to read. Facts are important.
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While technically true, that's not what it would imply to most people.

That's like saying here is an all you can eat buffet, but you can only eat with a fork for the first five bites; after that, you can only eat with a toothpick. So, you would realistically consume significantly less in the same time given the restriction than you would otherwise.

It's not the same experience. It's a company trying to tout offering something great but with a screw you caveat not allowing completely unfettered access to the thing they claim to have.
 
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joueboy said:
I'm tired of this stupid fake unlimited. This was not my problem back then when AT&T has unlimited.
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You could start a download or video on the 1st of the month and would still be downloading on the 28th, 29th, 30th, or 31st. No additional cost nor would data stop flowing. b Just because YOU INCORRECTLY assume LTE or high speed does not make the offering not unlimited. It is unlimited. You can use data 24/7 for however many days are in your billing period.
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Böhme417 said:
While technically true, that's not what it would imply to most people.

That's like saying here is an all you can eat buffet, but you can only eat with a fork for the first five bites; after that, you can only eat with a toothpick. So, you would realistically consume significantly less in the same time given the restriction than you would otherwise.
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No, it's like when you go to the restaurant for "all you can eat xxx" and you get the first plate and it's huge. You order more and the portion is now 1/2 or 1/4 of the original. You can sit there all day eating if you like. But they are not giving you full size portions each time. Why is this so hard for people to understand???
 
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Böhme417 said:
While technically true, that's not what it would imply to most people.

That's like saying here is an all you can eat buffet, but you can only eat with a fork for the first five bites; after that, you can only eat with a toothpick. So, you would realistically consume significantly less in the same time given the restriction than you would otherwise.

It's not the same experience. It's a company trying to tout offering something great but with a screw you caveat not allowing completely unfettered access to the thing they claim to have.
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If Verizon is only doing that during network congestion that is good network management.
 
I have had no issues with VZW since being on the new unlimited plan.

In all reality no carrier could do u limited 4G because of the few people who like in all facets of life would take advantage of it and run their whole entire house off it.
 
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itguy06 said:
You could start a download or video on the 1st of the month and would still be downloading on the 28th, 29th, 30th, or 31st. No additional cost nor would data stop flowing. b Just because YOU INCORRECTLY assume LTE or high speed does not make the offering not unlimited. It is unlimited. You can use data 24/7 for however many days are in your billing period.
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No, it's like when you go to the restaurant for "all you can eat xxx" and you get the first plate and it's huge. You order more and the portion is now 1/2 or 1/4 of the original. You can sit there all day eating if you like. But they are not giving you full size portions each time. Why is this so hard for people to understand???
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Unlimited, as a word, means 'without limits'. If you choose to interpret unlimited as whatever Verizon decide it is, that's up to you, but it doesn't make others ***** for wanting to stick to the usual definition of the word where it means 'without limits'.

Could more data be provided than Verizon is providing? Yes. So it isn't unlimited. Could the speeds be faster? Yes. So it isn't unlimited. Could the data, when used in the form of video, be provided at a higher resolution than 480p? Yes. So it isn't unlimited.

Just because they want 'unlimited' to mean 'we won't completely cut you off without any access to some, limited data', it doesn't make it actually unlimited.

But you're free to interpret it that way if you want. *shrugs*.
 
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Böhme417 said:
While technically true, that's not what it would imply to most people.

That's like saying here is an all you can eat buffet, but you can only eat with a fork for the first five bites; after that, you can only eat with a toothpick. So, you would realistically consume significantly less in the same time given the restriction than you would otherwise.

It's not the same experience. It's a company trying to tout offering something great but with a screw you caveat not allowing completely unfettered access to the thing they claim to have.
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Glad to see that you admit that Verizon does in fact offer unlimited data. And if most people interpret the straight-forward facts as anything less than what Verizon stated, the problem is with those who (like some in this thread) project their own meaning into the Verizon facts, and then rant and rave about how Verizon is offering limited data, when in fact unlimited data is being offered per the terms stipulated.
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justiny said:
You must work for Verizon. Lol.
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I don't work for Verizon. I reaffirmed the facts stated by Verizon without the typical MacRumors forum spin, that so many love to engage in.
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SoN1NjA said:
So do I just buy a card for $80 and have unlimited data? Does it expire? What scenarios would make me need to purchase a new card?
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Typically, the prepaid cards expire after a set amount of days (anywhere from 60 - 180 etc). It would be best to contact Verizon on Twitter and ask them the specifics on the prepaid card.
 
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zorinlynx said:
Is Verizon allowing non-cdma2000 phones like the Intel iPhone 7/7+ on their network yet?

You'd think their LTE coverage is good enough now that they don't need the phones to support cdma2000.
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Why buy a crippled phone when the Verizon/sim free are available?
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dominiongamma said:
I get unlimited data 2 lines in T-Mobile, HD, 10 GB tethering, can roam in most countries all for 100 no thanks and this includes taxes.
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Not on prepaid you don't, so your experience really isn't relevant to this thread.
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brendu said:
Lol @ $80/month. Verizon you so crazy.
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Have you compared the PREPAID unlimited plans from AT&T, Verizon, and Tmobile? This plan beats them by a long shot, not even comparing coverage. Look for yourself.
 
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Porco said:
People disagreeing with your interpretation of what cell companies define as unlimited does not make them trolls.

Unlimited, as a word, means 'without limits'. If you choose to interpret unlimited as whatever Verizon decide it is, that's up to you, but it doesn't make others "trolls" for wanting to stick to the usual definition of the word where it means 'without limits'.
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Again, it isn't open up to any interpretation. They are offering UNLIMITED DATA. And you get just that, unlimited data. You can start a stream on day 1 of the month and on the last day of the month you will still be using data, uninterrupted (assuming the tower doesn't go down, your phone doesn't die, etc). That's all. You can use data 24/7. Data does not stop flowing at some limit, it keeps on going.

What the **** want them to offer is unlimited LTE speeds which is not what they are offering. They are two totally separate things - why is this so hard to understand?
 
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burgman said:
Why buy a crippled phone when the Verizon/sim free are available?
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Agreed, maybe those ATT phone have more GSM bands; but the global phones have a lot of bands, and people complain about Verizon phones, but any phone from Verizon is unlocked so not sure why they complain
 
itguy06 said:
You could start a download or video on the 1st of the month and would still be downloading on the 28th, 29th, 30th, or 31st. No additional cost nor would data stop flowing. b Just because YOU INCORRECTLY assume LTE or high speed does not make the offering not unlimited. It is unlimited. You can use data 24/7 for however many days are in your billing period.
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What ***** are you talking about unless you're here to defend your network. Unlimited is unlimited that's how it's all started. No throttling of service to begin and that was my case. Obviously since they can change terms of agreement they decided to start milking about it. I used to remember when voice was their focus, then people don't talk anymore. They started milking text messages that uses your own data that you paid. Then people start using messaging apps and sharing on networking sites. Yeah find ways to limit so their online activities so they can milk more from customers. Network congestion that's not a real thing AT&T unlimited watching TV shows on DIRECTVNOW and T-Mobile Binge-On. They handled those things flawlessly.
 
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