Expensive Data Plans
I am getting ready to get a new phone and was considering a smartphone. I was amazed that VZW wants $44 for unlimited data that does not include text mess. When it can be bought for $20 at Cingular and include text mess.
Anyone know if they might be reducing this in the near future? Over a years time this is a significant amount of money.
Anyone know if they might be reducing this in the near future? Over a years time this is a significant amount of money.
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RFEng said:Wait a bit longer for a smartphone that supports EV DO. I just had a chance to play around with Verizon's new Audiovox 6600 smartphone. The data screams on that thing. If I'm not mistaken it'll be a $15 a month charge for unlimited data on your handset.
I am getting ready to get a new phone and was considering a smartphone. I was amazed that VZW wants $44 for unlimited data that does not include text mess. When it can be bought for $20 at Cingular and include text mess.
Anyone know if they might be reducing this in the near future? Over a years time this is a significant amount of money.
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That's $15.00 for browsing on your handset - not tethering it to a laptop or PDA.
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No, the $15 is for VCast and Mobile Web, not for smartphone data. Smartphone data, EVDO or National Access, is $44.99 with a $39.99+ rate plan or $49.99 standalone.
It's hard to say whether or not it will go down. I never thought VZW would come out with $9.99 add-a-lines but they surprised me. Who knows... maybe they'll lower the data costs.
It's hard to say whether or not it will go down. I never thought VZW would come out with $9.99 add-a-lines but they surprised me. Who knows... maybe they'll lower the data costs.
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Voice plans can drop because voice networks are mature and the investments are old. Verizon has spent big $$$ to deploy EVDO. Don't expect pricing to drop until they get a return on that investment.
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mycool said:I stand corrected. Ouch. That's pricey.
No, the $15 is for VCast and Mobile Web, not for smartphone data. Smartphone data, EVDO or National Access, is $44.99 with a $39.99+ rate plan or $49.99 standalone.
It's hard to say whether or not it will go down. I never thought VZW would come out with $9.99 add-a-lines but they surprised me. Who knows... maybe they'll lower the data costs.
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RFEng said:
I am getting ready to get a new phone and was considering a smartphone. I was amazed that VZW wants $44 for unlimited data that does not include text mess. When it can be bought for $20 at Cingular and include text mess.
Anyone know if they might be reducing this in the near future? Over a years time this is a significant amount of money.
I'll be honest. I really like VzW. I think they're a quality provider, and I think they're the best. But, I don't do business with them, and you touched on the exact reason.
I enjoy using my smartphone to surf the web for quick directions, definitions, maps, and other things and I use POP3 e-mail all the time. Why should I pay $44.99 to Vzw for ...
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