Verizon Wireless Revamps Voice, Text and Data Plans

Now come on Sprint, get some better phones goddamnit!

I would like to do a prepaid plan with VZW, but their prepaid phones suck. And, until now, their prices for prepaid really sucked!Can you use any VZW phone if you obtain it some other way than buying straight from VZW? I like the new Chocolate touch. Also, is prepaid coverage the same as postpaid, as far as the maps, and roaming?

The actual cost to these cell phone providers to provide voice and data services are very low. They are charging 2000 to 3000% of actual cost. Now I believe in companies making profits, but not obscene money. VZW could offer a unlimited voice, texting, data plan for $50 a month and still make a healthy profit.

Texting is the biggest money maker for them and also the biggest scam out there. It cost VZW under a penny to send a text, actually it costs them nothing really because it's a product of what's already there. You would have to understand how texting works in order to understand how much VZW and others are ripping you off.

Do I have this right in my very simple terms here...I have the Samsung Alias, I have the most basic plan that I believe is $50/month and I pay $10 for 500 texts with vzw to vzw free. That's all I need. I never go over voice or texting limits. I am eligible for an upgrade next week and I'd like to get the alias 2 or env3. Am I going to have to pay another $10/month for a data plan that I don't want and will never use? Please help me understand my options, I'd like to have as much information as possible before heading to the store. THANKS!

The big two are screwing the consumers and they're not even using vasoline!

The new required plans and such suck! We're all well versed wireless users, but a good amount of consumers still buy phones just cause they look "pretty" or "cool"... those customers are in for a rude awakening when they find out they'll have to pay extra for the "eye candy" handsets.

So how do they slip in the bad news??? Add some great news! "HEY! $70 UNLIMITED PLANS! YEA!"

I'll sure miss the good ol' days!

Now we are talking......whooo...hoooo.

I'm confused why Verizon doesn't make cheaper plans. How long ago did Sprint come out with Everything Data Share Plans wih Any Mobile, Any Time for $130?

T-Mobile sees the light. With them... if you choose not to get subsidized phones and skip the contract you pay LESS because they don't have to cover the cost of the phone.

With Verizon, they are going to charge you MORE for not signing a contract. What the hell?

Why would anyone get Verizon if they don't want data? Consumers can purchase Page Plus unlimited for $40 (no taxes or fees) and have the SAME network? Why would Verizon even offer unlimited plans without data?

Ok Im gonna keep this as brief as possible. Both Verizon and Att have got to be nuts these prices are still ridiculous 70 for unlimited TALK and thats it. Come on already Im not saying the name beacause im not advertising but im using a prepaid provider hmm mmm cough cough under a certain network with a great phone and have unlimited talk text and like 200pics for 40 bucks. When are the contract carriers really gonna wake up. I mean when I heard an announcement was comming I really expected something better then this and they wanna charge data on the nokia twist and other phones so stupid!!!

There are many bashing Sprint but consider these facts:

1) Sprint's plans are still the best in value
2) CDMA proven for best call quality
3) Customer service now tied with VZW
4) Much improved device selection
5) First and currently only 4G.

And Lastly: Whether Sprint has a bad reputation or not, Sprint is aware of their past bad reputation and is motivated for new subscribers. In my experience as a consumer, I find this the most attractive and best reason for willing to try a company. This has led to my best experiences. Companies that want, work and yes,NEED to win you, generally accomplish someones expectations. I relunctantly gave them a second chance and they have done cartwheels, handstands, acrobatics to make sure I am happ...
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The last thing I read from VZW CEO that can't support unlimited data forever, as in unlimited data on today's devices is unsustainable....this didn't cover that statement so I'm still waiting to see the fall out.

Also, the unlimited talk/text sounds like a good idea. But why is att doing the prepaid for 60 and verizon is 75?

I am also waiting to see the att response. Should be equal and anti-competitive as usual.

They didnt say how much it would be for a individual talk/message/Data plan?

Are you kidding me?

Since I don't need unlimited data, I will drop to one of the lower packages and pay less monthly. Woot! Go Verizon!

Why is it when you call Verizon they tell you that you can't do the pay per megabyte plan that it does not exsist, But on here they say sure only pay for what you use this is so stupid whats wrong with them?