Verizon Wireless Collections calling !

Hey everyone. I am new to the board, but have been a verizonwireless customer for about ten years and do not plan on leaving. I am very happy with them. I do have a question though. My last bill was late and the new bill has come out. The day after it came out i started receiving calls from a number that was an automated Verizon recording stating i need to pay my past due amount  or i will no longer have service. I completely understand this. However, money is very tight and i was furloughed for a few weeks. The TOTAL BILL (last month and this current bill) is due on December 16th. Now, I can pay the bill December 10th. THe bill has been late in the past and i have never gotten any calls and no problem with service being suspended. If I pay the amount Due the 10th will service be ok?
I am just asking as I have never had the problem before and wonder how long you have before service is suspended on your phone.  And yes I understand they deserve their money, etc.
Thanks for your help.
A loyal verizon customer.

Verizon requires its customers to pay in advance for their service.  This means that you need to pay your bill before your next billing cycle starts or your service can be suspended.  Generally, your bill due date is a few days to a week before your next cycle starts, this gives you a little time where you can be late, but your service will not be disconnected.
For example, my bill is due on the 5th, and my cycle starts on the 12th.  If I pay on the 6th, my bill is late, and I may owe a late fee, but my service will probably not be disconnected.  If I don't pay by the 12th, it almost certainly WILL be disconnected. 
You should call Verizon BEFORE the due date and inform them of the late payment and try to work out a payment plan if needed.  You can inform them by dialing #PMT from your phone, but should call *611 to speak to someone in Billing if you need to set up a payment plan.

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