New Data Plan with Verizon

SB83 · Thread Author #1 07-07-2011, 09:48 PM

I have been a verizon customer for years, have had 5 BB's with them. Currently I am on the family plan with 2 BB's, I know that starting tomorrow they are changing their plans, I am on unlimited plan right now, now being I am in contract and have been for years with both of these phones am I affected or is it just for new customers? What happens when I get my new update in September?

californiablackberry · #2 07-07-2011, 09:51 PM

It's just for new members.
If you update your device, you'll be able to keep your unlimited plan!

It actually was started today, July 7th 2011.

SB83 · Thread Author #3 07-07-2011, 09:54 PM

I don't know how much data my phones would even need and I don't want to pay $10 for everything I am over. I use FB and BBM all the time, plus my web and apps. I love my unlimited and find it easy knowing what I'm expecting each month when I see my bill.

House_Ape · #4 07-07-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by californiablackberry

It's just for new members.
If you update your device, you'll be able to keep your unlimited plan unless you purchase a 4G device.

It actually was started today, July 7th 2011.

I was under the impression that regardless of someones current 3G plan, their upgrade to a 4G phone will not affect them at all... the data-plan grandfathered rules will remain the same?

I could be wrong here thou... we need a VZ rep to clear this up...

californiablackberry · #5 07-07-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by House_Ape

I was under the impression that regardless of someones current 3G plan, their upgrade to a 4G phone will not affect them at all... the data-plan grandfathered rules will remain the same?

I could be wrong here thou... we need a VZ rep to clear this up...

True, we do need a representative to clear this uo,
I would think that it would be like that, since you're moving to LTE and they charge more for it now/before tired data went into effect but I could be wrong.

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existing customers may be able to keep their current pricing and data plan when renewing or upgrading as long as they are locked in prior to 7/7.

JimiMack · #6 07-07-2011, 10:45 PM

3G or 4G does not make a difference in pricing in tier or unlimited. 3g or 4g is just the speed you get your data not the amount of data. So if you switch to a 4g unit "at this time" you are grandfathered in to Unlimited.

californiablackberry · #7 07-07-2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JimiMack

3G or 4G does not make a difference in pricing in tier or unlimited. 3g or 4g is just the speed you get your data not the amount of data. So if you switch to a 4g unit "at this time" you are grandfathered in to Unlimited.

That makes sense, thanks for clearing that up!

cw0974 · #8 07-08-2011, 12:54 AM

this makes me happy. The new data plan is ridiculous and I would be mad if I got an upgrade and had to sign the new tier data plan... psh.

pointman · #9 07-09-2011, 02:23 PM

What about since we are on a BB plan, unlimited... and if we decide to change phones to a new smartphone like an Android device on the other data plan? Do we still retain the unlimited plan?

californiablackberry · #10 07-09-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pointman

What about since we are on a BB plan, unlimited... and if we decide to change phones to a new smartphone like an Android device on the other data plan? Do we still retain the unlimited plan?

Another great question I would like to be answered.
I change between my Android and Blackberry online a lot.
Will I still have that option to do it online or must I call in?

I hope someone can clear all of this up.

supermario28 · #11 07-09-2011, 06:03 PM

You will be able to. What they did now is made one universal Unlimited Smartphone plan. There is no longer a difference between a Blackberry and other devices. So you will be able to switch and still keep the unlimited plan between BB, Android, Palm, Windows, 3G and 4G.

aarpage · #12 07-09-2011, 08:44 PM

Here is how it works with Verizon. As long as you stay with a Smartphone that has a data plan you are good to go with the grandfather clause. However, if you have say an old LG envy and want to go to a Smartphone with a data plan you fall under the new rule. All new customers will be under the new limits.

Hopes this helps.

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Originally Posted by SB83

I have been a verizon customer for years, have had 5 BB's with them. Currently I am on the family plan with 2 BB's, I know that starting tomorrow they are changing their plans, I am on unlimited plan right now, now being I am in contract and have been for years with both of these phones am I affected or is it just for new customers? What happens when I get my new update in September?

pointman · #13 07-09-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by supermario28

You will be able to. What they did now is made one universal Unlimited Smartphone plan. There is no longer a difference between a Blackberry and other devices. So you will be able to switch and still keep the unlimited plan between BB, Android, Palm, Windows, 3G and 4G.

Outstanding. Thanks!

staceyburnley · #14 07-09-2011, 11:32 PM

do you have to have a bb data plan to use your bb features

i just upgraded from a bb torch to a htc sensation but wanted to keep my bb but my internet features are no longer working

is this because i upgraded my sim from bb to non bb

can use a non bb sim in a bb phone?

californiablackberry · #15 07-10-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by staceyburnley

do you have to have a bb data plan to use your bb features

i just upgraded from a bb torch to a htc sensation but wanted to keep my bb but my internet features are no longer working

is this because i upgraded my sim from bb to non bb

can use a non bb sim in a bb phone?

Verizon doesn't even sell the Torch or Sensation, and they don't use SIM cards.
Verizon is CDMA, carriers that use SIM's are GSM.