Some Verizon Wireless customers are receiving a letter from the carrier that says Big Red will be sharing some of their personal information unless they opt out within 45 days. The data includes things like the calls made and received (considered services that you purchased from Verizon), billing and technical information. The carrier says it will not share this info with just anyone, only "affiliates, agents and parent companies". At any rate, you can send in your return letter opting out of sharing data. But what about those who are on the paperless statement program? In theory, you can go online to the Verizon web site and, under "My Documents", head to Customer Proprietary Network Information Notice and click on the link. But that is "in theory", because Verizon has made the link "Not Available". Whether you have received the letter or you have a paperless account, a phone call to your friendly Verizon Wireless representative might be in order if you want to opt out of the data sharing plan, just to make sure your choice is registered correctly.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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