Verizon CEO confirms plans for tiered data pricing

[thegoat121886]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/verizon-ceo-confirms-plans-for-tiered-data-pricing/

We told you so. The Wall Street Journal has updated its recent article detailing disclosures from Verizon Wireless chief Ivan Seidenberg, and the latest news is as bad as it is predictable: VZW plans to consign unlimited data plans to the annals of history over the next four to six months, to be replaced by tiered, consumption-based pricing. Seidenberg says Verizon's prices will surely differ from what AT&T recently introduced, noting that his company values data differently to the competition -- though he wouldn't say whether that means costs will be higher or lower. Either way, Droidsters, enjoy your last few months in the unlimited sun.

 

[thegoat121886]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/verizon-ceo-confirms-plans-for-tiered-data-pricing/

We told you so. The Wall Street Journal has updated its recent article detailing disclosures from Verizon Wireless chief Ivan Seidenberg, and the latest news is as bad as it is predictable: VZW plans to consign unlimited data plans to the annals of history over the next four to six months, to be replaced by tiered, consumption-based pricing. Seidenberg says Verizon's prices will surely differ from what AT&T recently introduced, noting that his company values data differently to the competition -- though he wouldn't say whether that means costs will be higher or lower. Either way, Droidsters, enjoy your last few months in the unlimited sun.

 

[jumpman247]

Sprint better not do this.

 

[jumpman247]

Sprint better not do this.

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[offbad]

bush league.

big red.

 

[offbad]

bush league.

big red.

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[zero 0123]

If Sprint changed it, I'd cancel right away. You should be able to cancel before the next billing cycle of a policy change. I'm thinking this might be what brings everyone over to Sprint with this tiered data plan though.


With LTE around the corner, I can see why Big Red is doing this. They probably aren't too confident with the LTE handling of their 4G network. Might take a while for it to be established around the nation. Or it could be Apple requires no unlimited data for their iPhone. I remember reading an article where Verizon's CEO was saying it was still courting Apple for the iPhone.

Either way, fail Verizon...

 

[zero 0123]

If Sprint changed it, I'd cancel right away. You should be able to cancel before the next billing cycle of a policy change. I'm thinking this might be what brings everyone over to Sprint with this tiered data plan though.


With LTE around the corner, I can see why Big Red is doing this. They probably aren't too confident with the LTE handling of their 4G network. Might take a while for it to be established around the nation. Or it could be Apple requires no unlimited data for their iPhone. I remember reading an article where Verizon's CEO was saying it was still courting Apple for the iPhone.

Either way, fail Verizon...

 

[seasoned vet]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

 
- yall might as well get ready, its coming..........for everyone.

 

[an dee 51o]

EVO 4G, here I come

 

[an dee 51o]

EVO 4G, here I come

 

[seasoned vet]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

 
- yall might as well get ready, its coming..........for everyone.

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[cryingfreemancoa]

Originally Posted by jumpman247

Sprint better not do this.

Word when my contract ends...Sprint here i come

 

[MVP]

SMFH, just got my Droid a couple weeks ago.

 

[MVP]

SMFH, just got my Droid a couple weeks ago.

 

[dayman]

wouldn't this also be considered good news for people that uses less data?
if the base price is $30...then we're all taking a hit to the face (nomo)

 

[dayman]

wouldn't this also be considered good news for people that uses less data?
if the base price is $30...then we're all taking a hit to the face (nomo)

 

[kicks r me]

Welcome to Canada, where NO unlimited data plans exist.

 

[kicks r me]

Welcome to Canada, where NO unlimited data plans exist.

 

[kicks r me]

Double Post.