Verizon plans "Turbo" network speed mode for apps, takes tiered data to the micro level
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33. HockeyDood posted on 04 Nov 2011, 04:03 0 0
That's exactly what I thought when I read this.
2. ayephoner posted on 03 Nov 2011, 06:16 1 1
im glad i dont really use services that this applies to.
3. remixfa posted on 03 Nov 2011, 06:55 12 0
wow.. umm.. NO.
You are already paying a super premium tag to be on VZWs network as it is. Not going to pay an extra PENNY to make what I'd be paying for, work the way I expected it to work when i signed the contract.
4. Knicknevin posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:11 4 0
yeah, I agree. V's Network is at a premium price already. It's BS if they think that they can start charging more, just to get the speed that I get right now (or will be getting with LTE).
This is why the FCC's ruling that didn't pertain to any wireless carriers/data transmission was screwed up. If they were going to make such a ruling, it should have applied to all Data Transmission, not just wired.
10. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 03 Nov 2011, 08:39 3 0
Verizon does have the best coverage, I do concede that to them. BUT to nickel & dime for almost everything is now getting out of hand. Not only are their phones more upfront, (HTC Rezound, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, & Motorola Droid Rarz) but now you have to pay more on top of their already steep monthly prices. Verizon is playing Russian roulette in a very sh*tty economy & I believe people will get fed up. I mean when is enough? When will it end? I think Verizon is taking this too far, it's like they can invent any fee & make people pay it.
12. Schmao posted on 03 Nov 2011, 09:17 1 3
Well, most Verizon customers won't downgrade to the inferior coverage of other carriers; thus, Verizon gets to increase prices without significant uproar.
14. remixfa posted on 03 Nov 2011, 09:31 6 1
oh.. there is uproar, but yea, most vzw customers are convinced that they could never be on another carrier.. much like apple users think that there is nothing but apple.
28. doubleD posted on 03 Nov 2011, 18:10 1 0
I think the biggest problem for switching, at least for me, is that it would be more expensive. Literally everyone I know has a Verizon cellphone so I am on a very low minute plan since all my minutes are Verizon to Verizon. Unless we all switch, the "cheaper" plans on other carriers will still be more expensive due to the needed higher minute package.
16. SuperAndroidEvo posted on 03 Nov 2011, 09:45 6 0
Dude once you start to mess with people’s money, you would be surprised what people will do. Verizon has a great product, but if people can't afford it, you best believe they will go to cheaper alternatives. Nothing is worth not having food on the table or gas in your car. If Verizon keeps this up, their network won't even matter because most folks won't be able to afford them. People won’t ever give up their phones, but they will give up Verizon if this keeps up.
26. Das70 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:21 3 0
B.S. There wil come a time when people who pay these outrageous prices start to go elsewhere for phone service. It may not be the fastest connection smartphone service but it will be better than paying triple the price with only limited minutes and text.
20. downphoenix posted on 03 Nov 2011, 13:20 2 0
if they get fed up, they need to cancel, oh wait, $350 ETF, ouch!
21. firelightx posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:05 0 1
Everyone has that now. Just saying...
25. Das70 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:18 1 0
Yeah for all the contract providers maybe. Go to non contract. Buy a $100 android phone and cancel a couple months later. No ETF. Its very liberating actually not to have to worry about being stuck for two years or the higher fees.
5. DROIDX0430 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:15 6 0
Verizon want be getting another penny out of me...Including the $299.00 phones that come out and reduced in less than two months to $249.00 (Bionic for example).. Charge for example, TB for example and the list continues...Also, if I am on a LTE phone, which is supposed to be fast, then why would I even attempt to pay for a turbo boost app to boost my speed, when in theory I am on a LTE network--another nickel and diming scheme. We should all ban together and boycott this non sense--something just like when the banks wanted to charge for using your debit card...These carriers are out of control..and it want stop if we all keep feeding the gravy train!
23. firelightx posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:13 1 0
I agree with you with a couple things. The 300 price is outragous especially when other companies are offering similar phones for 100 less! Charging for a turbo services really sucks too but I do see the selling point on it.
Don't think of it as a turbo but as a garauntee(sp?) /warranty. Then it makes sense but still a rip off.
The price drops are for the new devices coming in. Remember the Bionic was supposed to be out a lot sooner so the wait time was supposed to be longer. The Charge was another product of bad timing. If you look at the revolution and t-bolt, they had a steady price for a while.
6. The_Miz posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:20 5 4
Lol, and this is why I wonder why people bother staying with Verizon.
7. willardcw4 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:40 6 1
Probably something to do with VZW being the fastest network and having awesome phones...
11. iamcc posted on 03 Nov 2011, 08:53 3 0
That's what does it for me... I'll be with Verizon until someone else has better service. I don't mind paying a premium price for a premium product.
13. MikeG77 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 09:28 3 0
Yes Verizon can be expensive but my piece of mind is worth way more then the $25
per month i would save by switching to another carrier. i also like having coverage everywhere plus grandfathered unlimited data.
15. remixfa posted on 03 Nov 2011, 09:38 3 1
miz, arent you on ATT?
They charge the same prices.. at least with verizon you actually GET COVERAGE.. lol.
Nope, if its not VZW, then its either Tmo or Sprint depending on where you live. There is zero reason to be on ATT's over priced crap tastic network now that the iphone is everywhere else.
I'll take my super fast and cheap 4g from Tmobile. Where I'm at i have zero connection issues and high speed 3g and 4g everywhere.
29. gdbw posted on 03 Nov 2011, 18:47 0 0
att and verizon do not charge the same prices. verizon charges more for their data. At&t has a $15 & a $25 package, where as verizon is $20 & $30
31. bolaG posted on 03 Nov 2011, 20:39 0 0
I just wish all the brainiac network engineers would figure out a way to talk and use data on cdma networks :((( I would pay a "turbo" fee for that...maybe...
8. ckdb4 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:47 1 0
I don't mind paying more for my service as long as I can see the value. I work all over the south east, my work phone is att its about as good a paper weight as it is a phone. Sprint doesn't work outside the city limits. So yeah I'll pay a premium for the quality of service, I'll definitely pay the fee for turbo when I'm on Skype with a client or my wife and kids.
9. Sniggly posted on 03 Nov 2011, 07:51 6 0
The good news is that when Verizon tried bulls**t of this magnitude before, it took less than a year for them to retract it. Remember the ten buck data charge for non smartphones that were worth a damn? Doesn't happen anymore. Of course, Verizon also got rid of non smartphones that are worth a damn, but hey.
17. Jobes posted on 03 Nov 2011, 10:47 3 1
Hopefully grandfathered plans are not affected.. I wouldnt mind if they were doing it to new sign ups lol I been with Big Red for over 5 years... if they f**k me like that I would be quite sad :(.
24. firelightx posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:17 1 0
From what I've read it'll be an added feature not a plan change.
18. DF334 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 11:53 3 1
For everyone complaining, go to At&t and then you will see. Umm...go to Cricket, Metro PCS or Boost and see. People always want the best, but don't want to pay for it. Its the same for anything else. As far as pricing goes.. AT&T does the same pricing, so scratch that one and Tmobile exist just because they have awesome phones, that's about it. Sprint.... well they will be broke really soon. The Value of the network is what matters and that's it!
19. Das70 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 13:12 1 0
Yeah but how much is too much. I had verizon and the service while great just wasnt worth the extra I was paying. I now have metro pcs and while I do have a few spots where I get weak signal, its been pretty solid so far. When it concerns phone calls that is. The internet connection is slow but dooable. Now I dont spend all day fiddling with the internet on my phone so slower internet is fine for me. I only use it to look quick stuff up and a few sites and email. The crux of the increase in Verizons service has nothing to do with quality phone calls but all to do with internet speed. If thats an important thing to you (to play with the ineternet all day on your phone) Verizon will get the cash from you. If not there are cheaper and good alternatives out there. I pay $50 total a month for unlimited minutes, texts and internet (albeit slow internet) Rarely get dropped calls.(heck I would pay $50 a month just for the unlimted minutes and text) Its worth it. I had Verizon and while the strong internet connection was nice it just wasnt worth $30 a month. Thats what I pay for unlimited internet service on a fully operational computer.LOL BUT to each there own. If you want to spend a $100 a month on phone service, go for it.
Oh and if I want blazing fast internet on my phone I just hook up to wifi.
22. corporateJP posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:08 2 0
I love Verizon's service, but honestly, this is rediculous.
27. darth8ball posted on 03 Nov 2011, 16:23 1 0
While others are 'throttling' speeds, VZW seems to have found an option for 'pay as you go' downloads or streams. If you want my opinion they want more money more money more money. I am appalled at their greed.
30. xmusicianguy posted on 03 Nov 2011, 19:31 1 0
The only upside. If you are in a 3g or 4G non congested area you shouldn't see a hit when this goes live. However, most are in very big cities. So basically it will be if you want to watch Slingbox on your Razr or Bionic then you will have to pay a "usage tax" for lack of a better word. On top of tiered data that is capped. Yeah that sounds good!
32. Zorin posted on 03 Nov 2011, 23:00 0 0
I really am sick of getting my pie hole opened up and slaughtered, raw dog style by Big Red. Man, I am done with them. I almost got to 10 years of loyalty, but enough is enough!
