Verizon Killing Unlimited Data Plans This Summer

[TC_Mits]

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Anyway, what do you want to do, if not too nosy, if you need help with that?

Just wondering if there'd be a way for me to upgrade without getting too locked in.
There isn't.


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[AlexKidd1977]

VZW killed the one year option when they got the iPhone.

QFT.

--Kidd

[Steveanderson13]

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[Steveanderson13]

Just wondering if there'd be a way for me to upgrade without getting too locked in.
There isn't.

Sure there is. Just pay retail. Just want a new phone or just to keep unlimited (because that makes no difference)? Are you eligible now or soon?

[Sam73065]

Just wondering if there'd be a way for me to upgrade without getting too locked in.
There isn't.


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Sure, retail or find a newer used phone on ebay, craigslist, or wherever you can find it. Or buy the subsidized phone and take paying an ETF as a given if you find a better deal elsewhere. After you've paid the ETF, nothing stops you from selling your phone to help recoup costs. ETF is inconvenient, but it doesn't keep you from moving your number to another provider for a better deal. It's not as if they're going to come lock you up if you need to take a month or two to pay off the ETF.

[TC_Mits]

I've been m2m for a few years -- since about 2 yrs after the 9800 was released. Re-upped on St. Pat's Day for a T-bolt but reset everything when I returned it on April FD.

Without unlimited data, I just don't see the Lady in Red to be worth her assking price any more. Would like to get one last subsidy, but not if it changes one tittle of my contract or locks me in 'two' long. If the vzw SGSIII has that 64GB SD and ICS.4 -- neither likely -- (+mp3 ringtones?) then I'd want one. But factor in the ETF and there's no significant savings.

Aside: kbman, if GS3 drops w/o mp3 ringers, is that an easy ROM fix?
Oops, he's not in this thread?


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[Steveanderson13]

Okay, just trying to understand your thinking. You're only trying to get one last subsidy, not trying to "lock in" or "extend" unlimited?

Because the first works, the second doesn't. And 3g or 4g is irrelevant. Many are confused. What are you using now?

[Vatothe0]

Vzw CS is frequently misinformed or uninformed, you (do) know.

I know there was a one-year renewal option. You guys have good info but you're sometimes swayed by your -- perfectly legitimate -- party-line faithful perspective. So if it's a matter vzw, etc. might wish not to publicize, I'll seek corroboration. No offense intended. I'm sure my contrary orientation also influences what I post.


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[veriztd]

Vzw CS is frequently misinformed or uninformed, you (do) know.

I know there was a one-year renewal option. You guys have good info but you're sometimes swayed by your -- perfectly legitimate -- party-line faithful perspective. So if it's a matter vzw, etc. might wish not to publicize, I'll seek corroboration. No offense intended. I'm sure my contrary orientation also influences what I post.


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That ship has sailed on the 1 year contract option over 12 months ago. No longer an option. Only 24 months with a subsidy or full price with no subsidy.

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[TC_Mits]

Okay, just trying to understand your thinking. You're only trying to get one last subsidy, not trying to "lock in" or "extend" unlimited?

Because the first works, the second doesn't. And 3g or 4g is irrelevant. Many are confused. What are you using now?

DX


Correct, that's one reason I'm wary of long extension. When unlimited dies, she ain't worth it any more, I'm outa here. W/o vzw unlimited LTE, an old Epic on Boost would be a much better deal. Door won't hit me in the butt.

$ubsidy is only about a good cheap LTE handset to go out on. May settle for Tbolt &/or Xoom, was hoping for D4 MAXX HD but, like SGSIII, it probly won't have any SD anyway. And surely will have that damn PLAN chip.


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[TC_Mits]

That ship has sailed on the 1 year contract option over 12 months ago. No longer an option. Only 24 months with a subsidy or full price with no subsidy.

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Is your copy of Google broken? Look for your self.

Late. See post #405.


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[AlexKidd1977]

$ubsidy is only about a good cheap LTE handset to go out on. May settle for Tbolt &/or Xoom, was hoping for D4 MAXX HD but, like SGSIII, it probly won't have any SD anyway. And surely will have that damn PLAN chip.

TC - you shouldn't be concerned about the PLAN chip. It sounds a little creepy, and I'm not a fan of big brother either. With that being said though, I read the technicals on it and it's benign as far as I can tell. If big brother wanted to do the really horrible stuff to your cell phone, they can do it anyway just by giving the cell company a call and have them intercept calls or shut off service without a plan chip.

--Kidd

[Steveanderson13]

Is your copy of Google broken?

"Excuse me, might you be so kind as to lend me your Google? Mine's broken."

ROFL

[TC_Mits]

TC - you shouldn't be concerned about the PLAN chip. It sounds a little creepy, and I'm not a fan of big brother either. With that being said though, I read the technicals on it and it's benign as far as I can tell. If big brother wanted to do the really horrible stuff to your cell phone, they can do it anyway just by giving the cell company a call and have them intercept calls or shut off service without a plan chip.

--Kidd

So, I "shouldn't be concerned" unless it's "really horrible"?

For me, none of that makes it one bit less un-American. And yes it is creepy.

Somebody had to shell our a C-note + to get those 'technicals', you?
That's a little too secretive for something we are expected to suppose is benign.

Did you also read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1098821

The OP was gratuitously called "a nut case" when I first posted the link. Aside from right or wrong, he sounds clear-headed to me. You may not agree, that's America, but unsolicited ad hominem usually means substance enough to scare vested interests.


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[Steveanderson13]

TC - you shouldn't be concerned about the PLAN chip. It sounds a little creepy, and I'm not a fan of big brother either. With that being said though, I read the technicals on it and it's benign as far as I can tell. If big brother wanted to do the really horrible stuff to your cell phone, they can do it anyway just by giving the cell company a call and have them intercept calls or shut off service without a plan chip.

--Kidd

Yeah, tc, i agree with above. It is creepy especially with that "presidential alert" setting on my phone. Bad name, "national emergency" is more fitting.

But its no different than air sirens, storm shelters, 911, etc. Government has a responsibility to protect the public and no candidate who opposed that would win. I imagine it's part of overblown Homeland Security Act. (I say that because of Cheney/yellowcake/invasion/casualties/unbearable debt/ruined economy fiasco).