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posted by Fnord666 on Wednesday August 23 2017, @08:26PM   Printer-friendly
from the you-got-the-hook dept.

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


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @06:38PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @06:38PM (#558544)

    You do realize who owns most of the towers and cel backbone, right? No, you aren't 'leaving them', you just are not paying them directly.

  • (Score: 2) by Runaway1956 on Thursday August 24 2017, @11:16PM

    by Runaway1956 (2926) Subscriber Badge on Thursday August 24 2017, @11:16PM (#558638) Journal

    You pay less, the discount reseller takes a cut of less money, Verizon makes a lot less money. The same is true of all of the telcos. Get the twenty five to fifty dollar discounted monthly service. If we all did that, the big telcos would take notice.