Verizon Will End Unlimited Data Grandfathering If You Buy A 4G Phone From This Summer Onward

As per the quote from Verizon's CFO. I still think this is just for current 3G users upgrading to a 4G device.

And before anyone starts mentioning Sprint, they throttle too so it's not unlimited.

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This is more acceptable and more logical. I think we can all agree with and accept that, if this is indeed the reality.
I just dont see them changing my plan going from one 4g phone to another, or for renewing or running out of my contract.

I am fear my blade!

^ I also agree but I could see them changing it if you allow your contract to run out, bc then it would be at the end of its term.

Like most others here, I'm still with Verizon cause of unlimited data. If unlimited data ends when contract expires won't be around for sure. I have one other line due for an upgrade and it could be right before summer. Was going to just skip it but now might do it just to extend my contract a little more.

One possible alternative is US cellular. They have decent coverage in my area and they just launched LTE service.

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Many of you are currently “grandfathered” into unlimited data and cherish that status as if it were your own child, so this move is going to be one that won’t be taken kindly. In the quote above, Shammo does mention that eventually, “everyone” will be on a share, but for now, it seems like just 3G customers who are forced into upgrading to 4G phones. The scariest part is the mention of your next upgrade cycle, which for many of you, isn’t all that far off.

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Many of you are currently “grandfathered” into unlimited data and cherish that status as if it were your own child, so this move is going to be one that won’t be taken kindly. In the quote above, Shammo does mention that eventually, “everyone” will be on a share, but for now, it seems like just 3G customers who are forced into upgrading to 4G phones. The scariest part is the mention of your next upgrade cycle, which for many of you, isn’t all that far off.

I'll find out soon enough lol, have an upgrade available in 2 months.

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Straight Talk Here I come if I loose my 4 unlimited Data plans...$45/month for unlimited everything running on AT&T network bring your own phone per line...Verizon's pricing and customer service has blown since they took us from Alltel anyway.

I'll find out soon enough lol, have an upgrade available in 2 months.

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I have 3 lines out of contract, been trying to hold out for the HD or whatever is next.


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Fyi for anyone looking to switch to at&t because of this. I called to order uverse and they offered me two smartphones with unlimited data... Might be worth a look.

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No one has unlimited data. Tell them to define unlimited.

Fyi for anyone looking to switch to at&t because of this. I called to order uverse and they offered me two smartphones with unlimited data... Might be worth a look.

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They have any good phones. Good as in razr good... this is my fav phone of all time

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No one has unlimited data. Tell them to define unlimited.

+1

Verizon LTE 'Unlimited' is the closest to true unlimited. Unless something changed recently, ATT Unlimited means 'Minorly restricted for a few GB, then throttled to death for the rest of the month'.

I'm not worried about their claims to remove unlimited data regardless. I upgraded to unlimited in November when the Razr came out and unlimited was supposedly no longer available without any issues. I am on a business plan, so there are a few extra reps I can work with, but business plans aren't exactly an exclusive club. Anyone can register for an EIN for free and get themselves onto a legitimate business plan. Make it even sweeter by pooling with your family for a larger plan. We get unlimited everything on our ~30 user plan for $49/month ($20 unlimited calls/texts, $29 unlimited data).

<br />They have any good phones. Good as in razr good... this is my fav phone of all time<br /><br />I am fear my blade!

<br /><br />Hello...one-x..
.or...unlocked GSM galaxy nexus (no radio issues)

If this is for anyone but 3g users I am done with verizon. Ill switch to prepaid and say screw data. I love my phone ALOT but I will speak with my wallet. I am ok with using wifi.

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I use between 5 and 12 gigs every month. My wife uses a bit less and the three kids phones have no data plan. This is going to cost a fortune unless the family shared plan is 50 gigs per month for $80 or less. Might as well just have an iPod or something that only uses wifi, except that kind of defeats the purpose of having these things. I dont intend to pay more for a stupid phone than my car.

This is fn wrong... I don't want to wait on new phone release during/after summer only to rick losing my unlimited. Your thoughts folks?

What risk? You WILL lose it. I would suggest anyone with unlimited 3G go ahead now and upgrade to unlimited 4G and at least get 2 more years.

This is more acceptable and more logical. I think we can all agree with and accept that, if this is indeed the reality.
I just dont see them changing my plan going from one 4g phone to another, or for renewing or running out of my contract.

I am fear my blade!

You WILL lose unlimited data when your contract expires.

what if you have already upgraded then they can't ungrandfather you then right?

They will when your current contract is up in 2 years.

You WILL lose unlimited data when your contract expires.

No you won't. None of this has went into effect yet. The only timeline that has been said is "summer." Whenever that is.

No you won't. None of this has went into effect yet. The only timeline that has been said is "summer." Whenever that is.

OF COURSE , after it goes into effect. "Has gone, not has went"...

OF COURSE , after it goes into effect. "Has gone, not has went"...

Thank you grammar police, I'm sure you've made a grammatical error before.