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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17. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 12:26 0 0
"Yes, hi. I would like your fastest Lamboruini, in red. Hmmm? Oh, no. I won't be needing wheels. I'm not going to drive it. I just want to put it in my driveway and say, "look what I have but can't afford to drive!"
19. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 12:41 0 0
not everyone needs data features. some just dont want to carry a separate pda and phone. while im not one of these people, i cant blame them for not needing to be connected 24/7
41. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 15:01 0 0
#19- I second your thoughts. I am also one of those who uses the PDA for features other than internet access, e-mail. Why should I be forced to purchase internet access if I'm not going to use it? Seems very wrong to me.
52. Balz Deep N her (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 16:07 0 0
I'm glad Verizon is finally charging. I am sick of selling a PDA and not gaining any sales dollars because johnny pedifile wants to look important so everyone won't know his dirty secrets. Seriously though, most people don't use the medical program. Most people want PDA's for status or they don't understand what they are buying. Verizon is sick of fixing user mistakes and I'm sick of hearing about them.
58. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 16:29 0 0
I dont need to check to check my email every 2 seconds but want the functionality of a WM phone I shouldn't have to pay an extra $30 a month for something I'm not going to use so you can buy a new pair of panties
75. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 19:13 0 0
Why do people think when the so called fees are inforced companies are doing it to stick it to everyone. How about maybe they are tired of people trying to think they can out smart them by thinking that jsut because they didn't ask for an internet package they shouldn't be charged if they aquire extra fees when their bill comes. They spend all day downloading games, ringtones, and apps but when the bill comes and there are $200 in extra fees, all of a sudden it's the company's fault cause they didn't know the internet cost extra to use. Or just maybe they put out a products that requires specific plans. These products also state that if someone decides to purchase these so called products extra services are required. So being a customer and seeing that WOW if I buy this phone you are telling me that I need to also pay monthly to have this phone. "What about this non PDA phone, is there an extra fee for this one?" There is not, ok I'll take that one and when I save up enough money i'll come back for that one.
77. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 19:15 0 0
Hey buddy, its not just VZ, we here at ATT feel the same way. WOW this is such a special momnet, an ATT and VZ rep areeeing on something. I'll cherish this moment.
90. The Expert (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 20:19 0 0
Dang...! killingthemonkey that was so correct.... I highly applaued your reponse that is exactly the case as a feloow expert i have seen this a number of times....! Thanks for getting these folks in line.... oh and the Omnia won't release before the 14th anyways! so with that said bring plan on adding $30 to your phone bill MR.
91. The Expert (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 20:21 0 0
WELL SAID... As a fellow expert I AGREE....!!!
154. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 15:10 0 0
Why can't VZW be proactive then and disable any and all data features on the phone since the customer says they don't want it or don't need it? Then when and if they try to use a data feature that has been disabled they can have a nice little message pop up telling them to contact CS to use this feature. They then call CS and can deside if they want to pay $30 a month to use this feature or save $30 and not use it instead of forcing them to pay for a service they may not use.
168. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 22:50 0 0
"Why can't VZW be proactive then and disable any and all data features on the phone since the customer says they don't want it or don't need it?" Because that would defeat the point. like people buying SUV's and never taking them offroad most of the people want the capability to do it but dont want to pay extra for it. they want to have there cake and eat it too. 90% of customers i see with PDA's without a data plan do not ask for me to block data features completely. and generally if they do its not on there line its on one they bought for there kid. wich irks me as well but i digress...
174. (unregistered) posted on 04 Nov 2008, 08:05 0 0
Key word "most" not everyone. That is why not all SUVs have 4x4 it is an extra feature and the cunsumre has the option to purchase that feature if they want. It is not forced upon them becasue they want an SUV like VZW is doing. What they are doing is like any TV provider forcing you to pay for a DVR service just becasue you want an HD recevier which happens to include a hard drive for DVR.
192. amigabill posted on 11 Dec 2008, 14:47 0 0
I dont' want to be stuck with teh extra fees, nor do I want to do those things over the Verizon network. They should be able to block internet/data usage, the same way I can currently block things via my wireless account manager on their web pave via PC. Set age-level content restrictions on Vcast and all that junk, completely block vcast, block rinback tone purchases, block mobile web, block Vcast video clips, block application downloads, block SMS messaging, etc. On my old phone I had text messaging blocked completely for a long time after Verizon charged me for a wrong-dumber or spam text and refused to credit it. Add another checkbox on my web page account manager to block data access. And activate that block for anyoen buying a smartphone that doesn't want the data plan, such as me. Problem solved...
193. amigabill posted on 11 Dec 2008, 14:50 0 0
How many of these smart phones have Wifi support? Use that instead of data plan.
9. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 11:20 0 0
I dont know what im more annoyed about.. the fact that i will have to pay data on a PDA or how biased this article is!! Next time maybe a unbiased article instead of this crap. Let me form my own view on it .... douche bags
53. (unregistered) posted on 02 Nov 2008, 16:08 0 0
What were you trying to say? I love your fairy balls in my face
156. (unregistered) posted on 03 Nov 2008, 15:20 0 0
I think you may be confusing biased with actual facts. Everything in this artical is true. I guess the truth hurts some times?
