Verizon is making some changes to its unlimited data plan:
Well, now we know why Verizon Wireless was "testing" reduced Netflix streaming speeds last month. Today the biggest US carrier announced that its existing unlimited data plan is being divided into three new options: Go Unlimited (starting at $75 for a single line), Beyond Unlimited ($85 for first line), and Business Unlimited. Unlike the relatively straightforward unlimited plan that Verizon surprised customers with in February, these new monthly plans are chock-full of fine print and caveats. And in a move sure to anger net neutrality advocates, the regular "Go Unlimited" plan throttles all smartphone video streaming to 480p / DVD-quality. The new plans go into effect beginning tomorrow, August 23rd, so this change is happening fast. Existing postpaid customers can keep their current plan, but some things will change even for them.
Also at Engadget, BGR, and Tom's Guide.
Previously: T-Mobile and Verizon Mobile Plans Change; Probably Not Better for Consumers
(Score: 3, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @12:09AM (2 children)
People, you do not have to stand for this. There are so many options out there that you may have never heard of. I'm on Tracfone which is a fairly shitty company if you want any customer service, but I don't care because I pay 6 dollars a fucking month. It's not unlimited, but that more than covers the amount of minutes and data I use. They piggyback on Verizon or AT&T's cell networks so the call quality is the same. Bring your own phone too. It's so bizarre to me seeing coworkers pay 100+ for the same service.
(Score: 2) by urza9814 on Thursday August 24 2017, @03:10PM
That might work for you, but I'd be paying $600+/month if I switched to tracphone. I currently pay $85 for an average usage of 50-60GB of 4G data per month, plus a handful of minutes and texts. Been looking for a no-contract alternative, but I can't find anything that's anywhere close to the price I've got with my contract. I'm currently with CREDO Mobile -- a Sprint MVNO. And as an added bonus, they donate part of my payments to organizations like the ACLU that are fighting against the asshats at AT&T/Verizon/etc and other "progressive causes". And they paid 2/3 of the cost of my phone when I joined. And also paid off my previous carriers' termination fee.
If anyone knows of any carrier that can beat that, I'd love to hear about it...
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @06:12PM
And when they all do this, your next proposal?