Really disliking Verizon’s move to their new non-unlimited data plans? Well the guys at Android Central got their hands on a whole load of information on Verizon’s new plans, including charts, emails, and more. Hit the jump for more!
As we all know, Verizon “updated” their data plans, getting rid of the old ones to make way for the new, starting at 2GB for $30 a month, 5GB for $50/mo., and 10 GB for $80/mo., and if you go over, you’ll be charged $10 for every gig you go over. For tethering, you’ll have to pay an extra $20, and you’ll get another 2 GB of data. This can be (obviously) seen above in a chart from Verizon’s official employee training documents.
There is some good news though — if you already have a $30 monthly unlimited data plan, you’ll keep it when renewing your contract — however, if you upgrade to a new phone, you lose that plan. Also, if you add a line to your account with an unlimited plan, you will not be able to purchase an unlimited data plan for the new line. And if you are a new customer before July 7, you will still be able to purchase the $29.99 unlimited data plan.
So if you’re debating purchasing a Verizon data plan, it’s now or never! Verizon customers (and everyone else), how upset are you with Verizon’s move to non-unlimited data?
[via Android Central]
Verizon Retailer Email
As of this morning we have been given the green light to start training on the data changes Verizon Wireless is making effective 7/7/11.
$29.99 unlimited data will be discontinued effective 7/7/11
- EXISTING CUSTOMERS- That have our $29.99 unlimited data plan WILL BE GRANDFATHERED IN, they will keep their unlimited plan after 7/7/11
- EXISTING CUSTOMERS- That current have the unlimited data WILL BE ABLE TO UPGRADE AND KEEP the unlimited data feature (No known end date on this as of this moment)
- EXISTING CUSTOMERS- That add lines post 7/7/2011, will NOT be able to choose the $29.99 unlimited data feature
- NEW CUSTOMERS- Any customer that sets up service from now, until 7/7/2011 WILL BE ON, AND WILL BE GRANDFATHERED into our $29.99 unlimited data package
- NEW CUSTOMERS- Any new customer that set up service AFTER 7/7/2011, WILL NOT be able to choose the $29.99 unlimited plan
- BUSINESS DISCOUNTS- Currently our business discounts apply to the $29.99 data plan on the primary line only. Most discounts are 20% despite whatever monthly access discount they have
- BUSINESS DISCOUNTS- After 7/7/2011 data discounts will only apply to the $50 and higher data packages on the primary line.
- Discount break down ex. of customers with a 20% feature discount on their primary line. ($50-20%=$40/month for 5GB and includes the business e-mail feature)
- – ($20/GB vs. $40/GB+ Business e-mail )
New data pricing for smart phones is as follows:
- $30 for 2GB with $10/GB overage
- $50 for 5GB (this also includes business e-mail at no additional charge) with $10/GB overage
- $80 for 10GB (this also includes business e-mail at no additional charge) with $10/GB overage
So all changes effective July 7th, 2011.
Existing customer KEEP their $29.99 unlimited data plan
If an existing customer upgrades from a feature phone to a smart phone after 7/7/11, they will NOT be able to add on the unlimited data package. They must choose from the new data plans.
Anyone who sets up new service with unlimited data, upgrades from a feature phone to a smart phone with unlimited data, or customer currently on the $29.99 before July, 7, 2011 will be grandfathered in.
These changes also apply to employee plans as well (personal accounts w/work discounts applied)
SO, This is a huge time for us to set our customers up with the right package for them! We only have 14 DAYS remaining for unlimited data, and until the new data pricing takes effect. (14 days to setup new customers w/unlimited data, and customers upgrading from a feature phone to a smart phone)
PLEASE, PLEASE make sure we take advantage of this heads up and get our heavy data users set up on these unlimited plans before they change.
Please call, text or e-mail me any questions or concerns you might have.
