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coolmom42
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Aug 13, 2015

Verizon plan changes!

Check out the new Verizon rate plans HERE.

All plans have unlimited talk & text, you pick the data amount and pay accordingly. $20/month line fee per phone, less for other devices.

Dropped my bill $16/month.

The site shows you a before/after bill comparison, so it's easy to see how much you may save (or not.)

There are also now similar prepaid plans. Not too long ago Verizon did not support any 4G prepaid devices. Now there are lots. You can also use a phone you already have and get a SIM card kit for $50, with 1 month service included. 1 GB data is $45 and if you auto-renew you get another free GB.

Verizon is the ONLY carrier in my area with usable coverage, so I've been reluctant to switch to Straight Talk or other discount carriers. Straight Talk runs off ATT towers, and ATT coverage around here stinks. I've also found that Verizon has best coverage over all the country in rural areas(at least east of the Rockies.)
Very important for those of us who prefer to travel in the boonies.
  • My understanding is that Verizon will no longer provide free phones. In the past people would get a free phone when they sign up for service. The phone has to be paid for so it was added to the cost of peoples plan. Now that the free phones are taken out of the plans the cost should go down. I was skeptical that the cost would actually go down. Hopefully it is true but when you need a new phone you will have to pay for it out of pocket.
  • S/T uses one of 3 carriers that are strongest in your area. MyS/ T uses verizon almost all the time.

    Also with the new Verizon plan - you must pay full retail price for you cell phoneqy

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