Verizon to require $30 data plans for new smartphones
0. phoneArena posted on 02 Nov 2008, 10:02
Starting November 14th, Verizon will require users to subscribe to data plans of at least $30 to activate a new smartphone...
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26. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 13:21 0 0
dare is not mobile web 2.0. mobile web 2.0 are the older phones
31. VZW (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 14:03 0 0
Actually, the Dare as well as all other HTML capable phones (Krave, Glyde, Voyager) will require the VCAST VPAK. No time frame as to when that will be implemented yet...
39. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 14:35 0 0
Theres also the fact that they wont add the requirement to an existing plan, only on activations or upgrades its required. So if you currently have a smartphone/mobile web 2.0 phone you wont see an additional charge all of a sudden.
104. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 23:06 0 0
4...remosync is only on your phone if you download it...don't be acting like it somehow appeared there and you shouldn't have to pay for it...feigning ignorance is not a good argument
128. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 10:01 0 0
READ CLOSER. certain mobile web 2.0 capable phones will also require a data plan(maybe just $15 VCAST Vpak) but a REQUIRED charge
147. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 14:35 0 0
well it is installed on the env''s right out of the box.
148. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 14:39 0 0
@150 I don't know about that but this guy's trying to make it seem like I honestly did it. I know what I did and didn't do. If he doesn't want me to believe it then fine, but don't go around falsely accusing me.
158. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 15:58 0 0
Actually the Dare as well as the Voyager, Glyde and Krave are Mobile Web 2.0 capable and have an optimized browser
5. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 11:00 0 0
why on earth do people want a pda phone which is designed to look for email actively syncing and pay .015 cents per kilobyte. i never understood this my curve last month used 51000 kbs * .015 per kbs is 765 dollars. why would u want this kind of phone and not use the data plan. then u call your cell company complaining that your phone racked up hundreds of dollars in charges because u left your internet session running or phone is accidentally set to active sync. crazy people if u cant afford the phones features dont buy the phone. people was the curve for the kids because kids say its cool looking. my 11 yr old loves t he look of my curve. i would never buy for her. stop buying phones on looks people.
16. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 12:22 0 0
I agree. VZW will also be launching a hand full of new phones that apeal to the media lover but dont have EVDO capability, therefore will not require data. There is nothing wrong with requiring data on the data intensive handsets, provided a large selection of high end non-data handsets are offered, which is the case here.
40. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 14:58 0 0
#16...... Per Phone Arena article above: "While in the minority, some smartphone customers choose to use them for their PDA functionality alone". I am one of these customers. I only use my PDA/phone to access medical programs for work and to make calls. I don't use internet; so, why should I be forced to pay for it??? Seems unjust to me. I think I will have to buy a separate phone and PDA now, even though only HP are making Windows Mobile PDA's these days. Not many choices.... :-(
55. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 16:25 0 0
Not everyone needs to constantly be checking their email and be on the web. I was planning on getting a WM phone so I can edit word documents on the subway (no service there anyhow) but there's no way I can justify the 30 a month I dont need the internet that often I'm almost always at home or work. It's not the email capabilities but the office capabilities...besides some of us have been grandfathered in and don't pay per kilobyte. I'm still paying air time for downloading stuff on my phone.....so on the nights and weekends it doesn't cost me
71. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 18:59 0 0
What kind of PDA phone do you have to have to access your medical program. Im oing to take a shot in the dark and say it is a some type of PALM Treo. If this is the case, go buy a regular PALM with out the phone portion. Problem solved. I'm guessing if I am right you like the fact that having it all in one cuts down on having to carry multiple deviices. Convience comes with a charge.
87. The Expert (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 20:10 0 0
Sorry bro but it does cost you on the nights and weekends you may wanna lkk at your bill a little closer.... just an expert that's all.... that cares about the users....!
88. The Expert (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 20:15 0 0
I will 2nd that there... It Soooo comes with a charge!!
89. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 20:17 0 0
usually its winmo. and regardless, its an inconvenience to carry two devices and forcing the customers to have something they dont need is wrong. seeing all you vzw fanboys on your high horse is pretty funny, given the iphone backlash/ridicule
105. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 23:07 0 0
my understanding is that its only for new pda purchases, #40. they wont require it of people who ALREADY are on such plans. well.. i guess we can just stop selling the Palm Centro. The ONLY time i ever sell that phone is when someone just wants teh advanced calender features and nothing else... its like pulling nails to get data on that phone (and do it ethically).
122. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 09:32 0 0
the Sway, Blitz & Juke all fit this. No premium plans, no huge extras, but all multimedia capable.. great phones for kids...And the sway adds a 2.0 megapixel, where the other 2 just have VGA
7. hmmm (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 11:08 0 0
I have been holding out for the verizon wireless Samsung Omnia, is it considered a smartphone? So if I make a purchase before Nov14th then I wont be required to have a $30 data plan?
10. killingthemonkey (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 11:23 0 0
Yes, the Omnia is a smartphone. It runs WinMo 6.1. Besides, I know exactly why they're doing this. A customer buys a smartphone. Then he totally ignores the rep trying to tell him the penny and a hal per kilobyte, because he's got someting new and shiny to play with. Then, when the bill comes in he calls and whines to customer service because he has a $30,000.00 bill. So, make them take the data plan and it doesn't happen.
