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Verizon to begin offering double the data for your buck tomorrow as a limited time promo -- Engadget

This is confirmed as per this Engadget article. Essentially 30 bucks gets you 4gigs now instead if 2gigs. 50 bucks gets you 10gigs. Must be LTE device though so iPhone isn't eligible. Not too shabby imo.

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That's BS that they're doing it only for the LTE devices. Too bad Tmo's 10GB plan is still cheaper than their 5GB plan.

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Looks to me like they are using this to promote their upcoming LTE lineup (Rezound, RAZR, Nexus). Not following you on Verizon's 5gb plan, its now 10gigs now for 50.00. That's certainly enticing and a good move on their part. Also new and existing customers ate eligible.

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Ive got unlimited data until 2013 anyways ;)

I thought the doubling was only for the moto razor? This will work with any lte phone?

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according to the article, it new and existing customers with LTE devices. Not just the RAZR. from the article:

"Update 2: And we got the official nod straight from Verizon: "Beginning tomorrow, Verizon Wireless will introduce a limited time promotion that offers customers the opportunity to receive double the amount of data for the same monthly fee for all Verizon Wireless 4G smartphones. For example, a customer who purchases the 2 GB plan for $30 will receive 4 GB for $30. The plans is available for new and existing customers. Existing customers need to request the change via customer service or through their My Verizon accounts --- the free portal where customers can view and pay their bill, make changes to their account and purchase new devices." "

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I hear that. I confirmed this deal at Verizon store during lunch and switched. lol. Getting both devices on Friday most likely. :)

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Will do. Thanks. Haven't been with Big Red in over a decade. lol

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thanks. yep going to give the RAZR a two week trial run but will probably keep it. if not Galaxy nexus would be next.

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Quite cursÃ* for google to pick that particular date. Almost similar to them bidding PI on some patents.

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Hmmm. I'm usually Anti-Verizon because of their High prices. However, I just checked through my employer discount website, and a 450 minute plan with 500 texts and 4 GB of data is $71.99 (with my 20% discount.)

Very tempting, considering the slow Sprint speeds in my area(1.2 mb/sec max.)My $30/month SERO plan is the only thing holding me back.

What's their best Android phone, looks like the Droid Bionic, no?
Also can the Motorola's be rooted to get wireless tether without the $30 hotspot fee(I hardly use it?)

Edit: interesting, during the checkout process it says "Numbers not available. Change city/state to proceed" So I can't get a local number with a Verizon cellphone?

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What, sorry I not following what you are saying? Doubling data caps date today or RAZR date? Neither have anything to do with Google.

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IMO, there are 3 to consider now.

RAZR coming out end of the week should be an upgrade to the Bionic. HTC Rezound is basically an EVO/Tbolt on steroids and of course the Galaxy Nexus which should be out by 11/21. All are pretty solid and have the positives and negatives.

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@gullzway at least u can get up to 1.2mb I can't even get that anymore not even overnight, now I get between 400 and 768 overnight, yea u know the slow speeds I get as I have my own thread on that. U should check out Tmo tho.
@Riley I was talking about the date, seems that VZ was taking after google with that.

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Eric if you go verizon get the droid razr or wait until the 14th and get the htc rezound.

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You just cussed by suggesting Android to him lol.

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@Dr.8820 yea I couldn't believe that he actually said that. But yea if I were to goto VZ I'd get an android because VZ seems to be the premier carrier for android and because if I were to get the trophy I would be dealing with EvDO rev.A which is an absolute joke around here, all the 3G networks here have congestion issues except for cricket,USCC and Tmo.

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God forbid i recommend android to you eric. Maybe you should try it out. You may even like it.

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I've tried it quite a few times and just decided that it wasn't for me. I also had an EVO Shift right before I got my arrive as an interim upgrade and I didn't really like it.

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I might add a line for a loved one that wants the Tmo galaxy, but they have an Evo 3D...I might go back to Sprint...but Verizon doubling the speed will be great for everyone :).

I'm really thinking of leaving Sprints unlimited data plan for the verizon 4gb plan. At least my 3g speeds would be bearable and my city currently has lte so its awin win. Only problem is verizon locking down all their phones.

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Something to consider for sure if you are in a market with poor data speeds. 4gb of data for 30 bucks isn't that bad considering Verizon has the best network. To me it's pointless to have these devices if the network is slow. Nexus and HTC Rezound have already been rooted from what I've read so there should be a lot of activity. RAZR not so much since it's pretty locked down from what I hear.

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don't know about that, T-mobile has a pretty good network too and their data speeds can get just as fast. They have like 4 towers within a mile or two from my house (3 official and 1 unofficial). VZ I think has 3 while sprint has just 2.

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I wouldnt say tmobiles network is better than verizon.

Isnt at&t still buying them out? Havent heard much about this recently.

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@fixxxer2008 the DoJ recently filed to block the merger, it'll be interesting to see what happens when/if the merger does complete, maybe VZ would buy sprint then we are down to only 2 big choices.

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I dont want the merger to go through.

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I don't either, if it does the scenario I presented will happen

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Well at this point if verizon bought sprint they would at least fix the network. But im all for user choice.

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Yea because sprint isn't doing shit about it even after all the dozens of complaints in their forums over it.

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Seriously

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Anyone else take them up on this deal? Curious to here from people that are interested in staying on topic.

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These days, smartphone data plans seem to be getting more and more restricted. Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) killed unlimited tethering and rolled out the most expensive tethering plans on the market for new customers. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (LON:VOD), and AT&T Inc. (T) both killed their unlimited data plans, replacing them with expensive metered plans [1][2]. Even Deutsche Telekom AG's (ETRTE) T-Mobile USA has smacked users with a cap, though it at least merely throttles over-cap users, offering no fines for exceeding your cap.

That's why it's refreshing to see a bit of movement -- even if merely temporary -- in the other direction.

Verizon Wireless is reportedly preparing to offer a double data Christmas special. Customers who buy a new 4G smartphone will be eligible to get twice the normal data. $30 USD/month buys you a doubled 2GB (4GB), $50 USD gets you 10GB and $80 USD gets you 20GB of total LTE usage.

Now the sort of bad news is that apparently you have to specially request this deal and it’s going to be a very short-term promotion. And the possibly very bad news is that this may be a bait-and-switch -- Verizon has offered no promises of grandfathering new enrollees at the elevated rates for the remainder of their plans. In other words, this double data bonanza may only last a couple months, at which time the standard caps may roll in.

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My Experience with Verizon, is that they have the best network in my market, and they know it. They play on the uneducated consumer, and use a marketing technique of bait and switch. I remember a few years back they promoted that you could switch to any plan at any time. Then without any warning, they pulled it. I tried to change plans and I was told no, there would be a charge. I pitched a fit and they gave it, but I had to quote them their own adverizements and all that.

They are notorious for changing terms. They do not sell accessories to non-customers, and will get angry at the stores if you try. I once tried to return an item during the holiday extended return season. They denied it. I got so angry, I walked away. I then read the back of the receipt, and realized that they HAD to take it back. I walked back, showed him the text, and he took it back no problem. Goes to prove that they can do more for the customers, but the policy is, whatever you can get away with, do it to the customer to increase revenue.