Verizon Debuts Tiered Data, Testing Unlimited Mobile-to-Mobile
It’s been rumored Verizon was going to be shaking things up toward the end of this month, and as much as they denied it leading up to the changes, we know leaks that come out of Verizon usually tend to have a lot of legs. Today, they’ve finally debuted their new tiered data plan. You guys won’t have to deal without unlimited data, thankfully. The changes pertain to smartphone buyers who don’t consume as much data as power users.
For $15 instead of the usual $30, you can grab 150 MB of data allowance each month, and if you need an additional 150 MB after that, you’ll have to pay up another $15. They’ve also updated their chart for other data services, as well, so check those out if they are of interest to you.
It also seems they’re testing out a new unlimited mobile-to-mobile plan, being dubbed Unlimited Any Mobile. This is more like Sprint’s plan where you don’t have to call someone within the Verizon network in order to take advantage, it can be any mobile phone. For $59.99 and $79.99, you’ll be able to get the single-line plan with 450 anytime minutes and 900 anytime minutes, respectively. (Data not included, seemingly.)
Families can enjoy the plan, as well, with $99.99, $119.99, and $129.99 allowing them 700, 1400, and 2000 anytime minutes, respectively. Starting out, select markets in Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma, Arkansa, Louisiana, and Mississippi will be able to try the new plans out.
As a Sprint user myself, I can say that this is a lifesaver for anyone whose circle of friends and family use nothing but cell phones. Just be careful whenever you have to call any customer service lines and such.
PS: Why is new technology always trialled in the south? Cookie for anyone who can enlighten me.
[via Engadget 1|2]