Boy Genius Report is claiming they have acquired the original two-page document that was leaked earlier concerning a rumor that Verizon could require a $US30 data plan for all new smartphones starting November 14th. Except for Government customers, this change would affect all Verizon customers. In addition, in 2009, select web devices that carry a full HTML browser would also require a data plan, either $US15/month for VCast or the Connect or Premium Plan which includes data.
Of course, the changes only apply to new wireless plans and phones launched after November 14. Any existing PDA or smartphone customer with Data Block, Pay As You Go, or 10MB/$US24.99 feature would not be impacted. However, any existing customer who wishes to have a smartphone activated after the 14th would be subject to this new policy. [Boy Genius Report]
unhappy VZW customer
December 4, 2008 at 4:15 AM
if we complain to each other and don’t do anything then we must just accept it. I’ve already comlained. I would hope that everyone who doesn’t want to be forced to pay for data plan (just to have the benefits of owning a PDA/Smartphone) complain. Here’s the link:
Report Permalinkhttp://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/contact/index.jsp
if anyone knows how to start an online petition; Go for it. whose it going to hurt?