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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: 2) by jasassin on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:15PM (7 children)
$85.00 a month and you can't watch HD video? This is gonna fly like a fart in church.
There are many reasons I don't have a cell phone, this is just one more.
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(Score: 4, Informative) by bob_super on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:29PM (5 children)
My sister just changed her carrier to get the 12 Euro plan, because 18 Euros was wasting.
Free call/text, free roaming to most civilized countries, and well over 20 GB of data.
Since the hardware is the same, that gives you an idea of Verizon's margins.
(Score: 1, Troll) by Grishnakh on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:33PM
That's socialism!!! We don't stand for that kind of thing here in America.
(Score: 2) by jasassin on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:34PM (3 children)
So if it's free roaming can someone in the USA get this plan and use it?
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(Score: 3, Informative) by bob_super on Wednesday August 23 2017, @09:49PM
It's limited to 45 or 100 days of roaming a year (haven't looked at the details), and anyone calling you would have to dial Europe.
The first part can be helped by getting multiple lines and still saving cash, but the second is more problematic.
(Score: 2) by Entropy on Wednesday August 23 2017, @10:06PM (1 child)
You'd have a euro phone number too... That would be a challenge in the US.
(Score: 3, Informative) by Nerdfest on Wednesday August 23 2017, @10:42PM
I use a tablet plan with my phone. VOIP works quite nicely. I pay $15/month, and I'm in Canada, which I think still has the highest rate for mobile anywhere in the world.
I'm sure they'll catch on eventually.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 24 2017, @02:41AM
On the other hand, I can't really notice much between 480 and 1080 on my phone (G5).
Sorry, but this outrage is along the lines of screaming about the black bars regarding letterboxing, or "thick" bezels these days on tablets, PC monitors, laptops, etc.
beyond First World Problem whines.