Today, July 7th, Verizon now no longer offers unlimited data plans. They have switched over to a tiered system. If you are currently a Verizon customer and have an unlimited plan you are "safe" as you will be grandfathered in to this feature. When you are due for an upgrade you will have the option to retain the unlimited data feature. New customers to Verizon or new smartphone users will be subject to the following tiered data prices:
Smartphones
- $30.00 for 2GB
- $50.00 for 5GB
- $80.00 for 10GB
- $10.00 per additional GB over
Note: Average Android Data Usage- 582mb/month
Average Iphone Data Usage- 273mb/month
Tablet
- $30.00 for 2GB
- No longer will they offer 1GB for $20.00
If you are a heavy smartphone user that likes to watch Netflix and YouTube or stay in touch with friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, etc. you may not want to venture to Verizon as your monthly bill may be ridiculous. If you need unlimited data I recommend you to look at Sprint. Sprint is now the only carrier which does not tier their data.
I often run into people who think only Verizon carries the "droid". Verizon was very smart in their marketing plan to make you believe this. All carries whether it be Sprint, AT&T, or T-Mobile have the "droid"/ It is the Android OS. If Verizon's tiered data system burns a hole in the pocketbook take a look at other carriers that can suit your needs for less.
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