End of contract questions (Unlimited data+4G)

I currently have 2 lines in my account. The main line is mine and the contract is up on 11/.07, while the secondary line is 12/04. I have been waiting for the new gen 4G and Galaxy Nexus to be announced before making a decision on what to upgrade my phone to.
Here are the questions I have:
I have the unlimited data plan now. If I extend my contract with a 3G or a 4G phone that is currently on sale today then switch to Galaxy Nexus later in November, will I keep the unlimited data plan still?
If I do not renew the contract, do I loose the loyalty discount + the unlimited data plan?
Does switching from a 3G device to 4G device effect the data plan status at all (unlimted to 5g capped?)
Thanks for the replies.

stiglet wrote:
I currently have 2 lines in my account. The main line is mine and the contract is up on 11/.07, while the secondary line is 12/04. I have been waiting for the new gen 4G and Galaxy Nexus to be announced before making a decision on what to upgrade my phone to.
Here are the questions I have:
I have the unlimited data plan now. If I extend my contract with a 3G or a 4G phone that is currently on sale today then switch to Galaxy Nexus later in November, will I keep the unlimited data plan still? As of right now, Verizon's policy is to allow you to keep the unlimited data feature as long as you keep a 3G or 4G smartphone active on your line. It is possible that might change by November, but highly unlikely. In any case, you would know if you could not keep the plan because Verizon would announce that they are ending the grandfathering and/or releasing phones that aren't compatible with the feature. In general, I would expect to be able to keep your unlimited data pretty easily until Verizon finishes implementing the majority of its 4G network in 2013, but that's just my guess.
If I do not renew the contract, do I loose the loyalty discount + the unlimited data plan? You won't lose your unlimited data. Your plan will stay the same until you do something to change it, but you'll be on month-to-month status. The loyalty discount expires 6 months after it becomes available (so two months after your contract ends).
Does switching from a 3G device to 4G device effect the data plan status at all (unlimted to 5g capped?) As far as I'm aware, unlimited is still unlimited. The only change is that Verizon reserves the right to throttle the top 5% of users in congested markets during peak hours. It doesn't neccesarily kick in at 5GB, and it won't affect you at all if you don't use a congested tower.
Thanks for the replies.

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End of contract questions (Data plan and upgrade eligibility)

Hi All,
I found another thread also titled "End of contract questions" and it was very helpful but I want to make sure I'm not mistaken in any way. Here's my scenario:
2 Line Plan
ME (primary): 2-year contract, unlimited Data (10/15/10 - 10/15/12)
WIFE: 1-year contract, unlimited data (10/15/10 - 10/15/11)
I signed her up for a 1-year contract on the advice of the Verizon rep that was helping us. It ended up netting an additional cost of $70-100 (I forget exactly) but it was worth it in my opinion because I knew that one of us would be able to get a new phone in 1 year as opposed to 2.
So here are the specific questions:
1. Verizon has done away with 1-year contracts. This means that whenever my wife goes in to renew her contract (and get a new device), she will need to sign a 2 year contract, correct? All further questions will be posed based on a "yes" answer to this one.
2. Assuming she has to sign a 2-year contract, will she still be able to retain her unlimited data plan?
3. Assuming she signs up for a 2-year contract, will she still be able to get "loyalty" pricing or whatever they're calling it now (used to be "new every 2")? Is she even eligible for anything since she's not the primary on the line?
4. In the other thread titled "End of contract questions..." it was mentioned that "The loyalty discount expires 6 months after it becomes available -- so 2 months after your contract ends". Is this correct?
5. Currently, if I go to MyVerizon and hover over the "?" next to my number and "Eligible for a discount" it says: "You are eligible to upgrade with discounted pricing. If you upgrade on or after 6/15/12 you are eligible to receive an additional loyalty discount. " I intend to wait for my line as it still has a year on the contract however when I do the same for my wife's line it says: You are eligible to upgrade with discounted pricing." Does it not mention the Loyalty discount because it's not applicable to a secondary line? Or perhaps because it's implied since she's technically out of her contract period?
I'm trying to make heads or tails of this. At the time, it sounded like a great idea (her on a 1-year, me/primary on a 2-year). I'm hoping it will work out for us so that every year, one of us will be eligible for a new line. I'm only concerned with the unlimited data aspect being that she's going to be going from a 1-year to a 2-year and also the actual loyalty/discount aspect.
Thanks in advance for anyone who helps!!

Leonard1818 wrote:
Hi All,
I found another thread also titled "End of contract questions" and it was very helpful but I want to make sure I'm not mistaken in any way. Here's my scenario:
2 Line Plan
ME (primary): 2-year contract, unlimited Data (10/15/10 - 10/15/12)
WIFE: 1-year contract, unlimited data (10/15/10 - 10/15/11)
I signed her up for a 1-year contract on the advice of the Verizon rep that was helping us. It ended up netting an additional cost of $70-100 (I forget exactly) but it was worth it in my opinion because I knew that one of us would be able to get a new phone in 1 year as opposed to 2.
So here are the specific questions:
1. Verizon has done away with 1-year contracts. This means that whenever my wife goes in to renew her contract (and get a new device), she will need to sign a 2 year contract, correct? All further questions will be posed based on a "yes" answer to this one. Yes, either a 2yr contract or no contract and pay full retail price of the phone.
2. Assuming she has to sign a 2-year contract, will she still be able to retain her unlimited data plan? Yes, if she upgrades from smartphone to smartphone.
3. Assuming she signs up for a 2-year contract, will she still be able to get "loyalty" pricing or whatever they're calling it now (used to be "new every 2")? Is she even eligible for anything since she's not the primary on the line? Not eligible because she is 1)not the primary line and 2)1yr contracts weren't eligible in the first place.
4. In the other thread titled "End of contract questions..." it was mentioned that "The loyalty discount expires 6 months after it becomes available -- so 2 months after your contract ends". Is this correct? Yes.
5. Currently, if I go to MyVerizon and hover over the "?" next to my number and "Eligible for a discount" it says: "You are eligible to upgrade with discounted pricing. If you upgrade on or after 6/15/12 you are eligible to receive an additional loyalty discount. " I intend to wait for my line as it still has a year on the contract however when I do the same for my wife's line it says: You are eligible to upgrade with discounted pricing." Does it not mention the Loyalty discount because it's not applicable to a secondary line? Or perhaps because it's implied since she's technically out of her contract period? See answer to question #3
I'm trying to make heads or tails of this. At the time, it sounded like a great idea (her on a 1-year, me/primary on a 2-year). I'm hoping it will work out for us so that every year, one of us will be eligible for a new line. I'm only concerned with the unlimited data aspect being that she's going to be going from a 1-year to a 2-year and also the actual loyalty/discount aspect.
Thanks in advance for anyone who helps!!

End of contract is near, what happens to my unlimited data plan

For past years I have upgraded my phone and signed a new contract, however since the last time I agreed to a contract Verizon did away with upgrading and keeping your unlimited data plan, so need-less-to-say I haven't upgraded. I have the Nation wide 1400 friends & family plain with unlimited data, My family plan also has 2 other users, all with different end dates, however my line is the one with unlimited data, and my contract ends soon. my question is; will I lose my unlimited data at the end of my contract? or will I keep it so long as I don't sign a new contract, or can I agree to another term without upgrading.

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I purchased a Maxx at FULL retail price (out of contract) to keep my unlimited data. An unauthorized/illegal change was made to the plan and all VZW could do was offer me $20 in credit.

As the title says:
I purchased a Droid Maxx at full retail price (approximately $540) to keep my grandfathered unlimited data. An unauthorized/illegal change was made by my younger sister (who is not an account manager and stole the information from my mom) to the plan and I was not notified within the 14-day closing period to revert the changes. For the record, both my mom and I are account managers, my younger sister is not.
I went in to my account (and changed all the information) and found out that when changes are made to the account online, you have to send an authorization text to one of the phones--however, you can send this authorization to ANY of the phones on the plan, so my sister sent it to hers (instead of an account managers).
So, the only reason I found out about this change to my plan was via a text message telling me I was "approaching max data," which of course should not happen with unlimited data. My younger sister did not tell anyone she made the changes.
When I found out about two (nearly three) weeks ago, I called Verizon to open a ticket about it. They did, said they would call/text me back a few days later--they didn't. One week later I made another phone call to see what the status on that ticket was--the rep said that the other rep was supposed to call me, but didn't, and so he pushed the ticket again. Lo and behold, another week later, still no response from VZW about the ticket. So I called again only to find out that the request to revert the data plan back to unlimited had been denied.
I spoke with that representative for nearly 40 minutes and all she could offer was some unwanted advice about what to do about my sister's behavior or that "I'm so sorry that someone would do that." I told her I wasn't looking for consolation, but for a compromise on either getting my unlimited data back, or refunding the difference between contract and full-retail price of the phone. I threatened to leave VZW because of this and all she could offer was a measly $20 credit.
I have filed a BBB complaint against Verizon Wireless for this issue as an illegal change that goes unnoticed past the 14-day closing period should be addressed in a more urgent manner.
I have also reached out on Reddit and Twitter, because obviously calling the VZW support does nothing to alleviate my situation. I am very dissatisfied with how VZW is handling an illegal and fraudulent change on my account that has shafted me out of 500 dollars.

You seam to be focusing your anger at Verizon and not your sister. Verizon followed the rules and required IDs and passwords to access the wireless account. You and/or your mother are supposed to safeguard that information. Your sister has committed the felony by stealing your mothers identity for personal gain.
You say "I am very dissatisfied with how VZW is handling an illegal and fraudulent change on my account that has shafted me out of 500 dollars.' My question to you is who made the illegal and fraudulent change to your account? Verizon or your sister? Keeping in mind your sister had all the correct IDs and passwords,
I'm sure if you went to Verizon and wanted to make some changes to your account, and you had the correct IDs and passwords, you would be upset and angry if they put you through the 3rd degree because they thought you were committing fraud.
Good luck to you, (seriously) whatever happens,

Unlimited Data Questions...

Hey guys,
I have a few questions regarding ulimited data on my plan. I am on a plan with one other person. We share at total of 400 anytime minutes. We each have our own UNLIMITED data plans at $30 a month. We had both got Droid 1/Milestones when they came out. A year and some went by and i had recieved a Upgrade card in the mail. I used the card to purchase my Droid RAZR on 11/11/11. I was still enrolled in the UNLIMITED data plan at that point. Unlimited data was nixed as a plan on 11/28/11 which didnt effect me then but it does NOW as i am trying to upgrade to a newer phone due to speed and camera clearity. The person i am on the plan with still has their Droid 1/Milestone and ISN'T planning on upgrading ANYTIME soon. I recently recieved a text saying i could upgrade but would lose data. I use anywhere from 4.6-5.8gb of data a month because i do not have WiFi in my place of work, school, or at home.
For my questions:
1.) If i upgrade and renew for 2 years with a new phone i lose my unlimited data, correct?
2.) If the other person on my contract upgrades and then we switch phones she will lose unlimited as well
     but will that effect my phone number plan?
3.) I was told that i would be paying $810 total over 18 months if i upgrade to a higher data gb plan because
     it would jump from $30 a month to $75 a month which is $45 more. $45 times 18 months equals $810.
     Would it be more cost effective to BUY a phone at RETAIL and then activate it?
     3a.) Would Verizon charge for that?
     3b.) Would that remove my grandfather?
     3c.) Was the information i recieved from Verizon correct?

Bawkinator wrote:
Hey guys,
For my questions:
1.) If i upgrade and renew for 2 years with a new phone i lose my unlimited data, correct?
2.) If the other person on my contract upgrades and then we switch phones she will lose unlimited as well
     but will that effect my phone number plan?
3.) I was told that i would be paying $810 total over 18 months if i upgrade to a higher data gb plan because
     it would jump from $30 a month to $75 a month which is $45 more. $45 times 18 months equals $810.
     Would it be more cost effective to BUY a phone at RETAIL and then activate it?
     3a.) Would Verizon charge for that?
     3b.) Would that remove my grandfather?
     3c.) Was the information i recieved from Verizon correct?
1) Yes
2) Each line has their own contract. You can swap upgrades dates. The person who the upgrade originally belonged to will lose their unlimited data.
3) Not sure where the 18 months come in since you can only upgrade once every 24 months. The 5 GB plan is $50 a month( or $20 more ) and the 10 GB plan is $80 a month( or $50 more )
3a) Charge for what? data? More data you use the more it costs. That's how a tiered data plan works.
3b) because Verizon wants to get people off of unlimited data plans. This policy has been in effect for nearly 11 months now.
3c) yes and no.

Questions about Assumption of Liability and device to be used for unlimited data plan

This is my first post on here. I have an opportunity that someone I know is willing to transfer his smartphone plan with unlimited data to me. I have read extensively on here and other sites and gathered some information, and also heard of many complications and questionable losses of unlimited data plans when making various types of changes to devices or services. Some of what I read may be outdated as well if Verizon has made changes in their policies, so I will start with the most obvious question: as of this date, is an AOL possible while keeping the unlimited data plan intact?
If so, here are some other questions I have:
-Will I receive a new SIM card by mail or do I need to use my friend's old SIM card?
-If my ultimate end goal is to use laptop, do I have to connect through a smartphone (and is there any additional charge for that, or would it change the plan), or can I put the SIM card in a mobile hotspot such as the MHS291L and use only the data portion of the plan?
-After getting the plan, is there any way I can get TWO SIM cards - one for a mobile hotspot, and the other strictly for voice and text? If so, how much extra would that cost?
-If we went to a Verizon store to do this transfer or AOL, how can we be absolutely certain it goes smoothly, that no one makes any unauthorized plan changes and does not lose the unlimited data? I have unfortunately read some horror stories of it being lost in similar situations, no one seems to be accountable, and it winds up costing someone countless hours of struggle with Verizon to try to get it back (whether they are successful or not I don't know).
-If at some point the SIM card was lost (such as if I lost the device), can it be replaced without affecting the plan?
For what it's worth (especially for those working for Verizon), I am not looking for a way to hog up absurd amounts of data but simply to be able to do the basic stuff I need to online and maybe watch a movie once in a while without having really huge bills. Even if I used the internet without giving data consumption a second thought, I doubt I'd go much over 25-30GB most months.
Thanks to whoever can provide me with information.

Hi NicandroN_VZW, sorry i did not see your reply in time but thank you just the same. I called the number for the AOL department and they were able to help me with it pretty easily and answer most of my questions
I do have a couple other questions regarding the unlimited data plan on smartphones. I have seen various comments regarding these things online, and i can make a good guess about what "might work," but i'm really looking to know Verizon's official policy on these things, if one exists. In case any non-verizon employees are able to provide this information as well, if you have references to where i can find it in writing that would be helpful.
First, i realize there is an optional $30 fee for mobile hotspot use. But does Verizon have any policy about whether this fee must be paid if i connect only via a USB cable (since it would not actually be a "hotspot," and could not connect multiple devices)?
And my other question is, if i do opt to pay the $30 hotspot fee, is there any policy either for or against using that SIM card in a 4g hotspot such as the MHS291L?
PS i am asking these things here rather than by PM because, given the wide range of opinions which can be found online and that others have looked into similar things, i am sure other people could also benefit from knowing Verizon's policy regarding these things.

Unsubsidized Activation and Unlimited Data Question

I'm currently an AT&T customer, and want to move to Verizon before the tiered data begins. I'd like a 4G phone, but the offerings right now are kind of sparce. So I'm thinking of buying a Droid 2 Global at full cost, and upgrading to the bionic whenever it comes out, but I've got a couple questions:
1. If I buy an unsubsidized phone and don't need to enter into a 2-year contract, will the unlimited data plan for month-to-month still be active after July 7?
2. When the Bionic finally comes out, will I be eligible for the subsidized cost? And can I keep the unlimited data for a 2-year contract?
Thanks!

SweetJebus wrote:
I'm currently an AT&T customer, and want to move to Verizon before the tiered data begins. I'd like a 4G phone, but the offerings right now are kind of sparce. So I'm thinking of buying a Droid 2 Global at full cost, and upgrading to the bionic whenever it comes out, but I've got a couple questions:
1. If I buy an unsubsidized phone and don't need to enter into a 2-year contract, will the unlimited data plan for month-to-month still be active after July 7? maybe, they are saying yes, but for ho wlong its not certain
2. When the Bionic finally comes out, will I be eligible for the subsidized cost? And can I keep the unlimited data for a 2-year contract? yes
Thanks!

Permanent end to Unlimited data.

I've finally figured out how Verizon is going to end unlimited data. Forever.
(I had this epiphany when posting this as a reply to a post on VW's timeline. So if you see it there and here, you're not going crazy.)
Okay, about 15 months ago, Verizon announcing they were ending unlimited data plans for new customers. But not to worry, all current customers with unlimited data would be able to keep it as they would be "grandfathered" in. The reality is Verizon could not just up and take away their Unlimited data without voiding their contract and allowing the customers to walk away without having to pay expensive early termination fees. So under the false premise of graciously letting them keep their plans, it continued for a year, with everything going smoothly.
Then VW announced the end of Unlimited data plans. Again. How so? All users who were on unlimited plans would not be allowed to upgrade (IE sign a new 2 year agreement with VW) and get a discounted price on a new phone and keep their unlimited data. BUT, they say, you can keep your unlimited data as long as you want (*wink wink*) if you just pay full price for a new phone. You just can't "upgrade" and get a discount.
What they don't tell you is it's not about the phone's discount. It's about the contract. They don't want you locking in 2 more years of unlimited data. SO the cutoff this year to upgrade and keep unlimited data was June (or was it July?) 28th. If you upgraded after that, you HAD to move to a tiered plan or the new Share Everything plan.
And that leaves us where we are today. Many people with unlimited plans will look at their usage and say "Eh, I only use a gig or so a month anyway, might as well go to the tiered plan and get a new phone". That leaves everyone else. Everyone who wants to keep unlimited are now, slowly but surely, going to be edging toward the end of their contract date. After that, they can keep unlimited, BUT they'll be paying month-to-month, with no contract. (Do you see where I'm going with this?)
What do you think will happen next? I can guarantee that within the next year, VW is going to announce the end of unlimited data for everyone. Period. They'll give a date, and all people paying month-to-month will either have to switch to a tiered plan, or find service elsewhere. Everyone who upgraded this summer before the cutoff on June (July?) 28th will finish out the duration of their contract, and then have to move to a tiered plan, or their service will be terminated. It makes sense. With all the old unlimited users out of contract, VW will be free to change the terms of service at any time. You either agree to it, or go elsewhere, and there's nothing you can do.
Opinions?

I think one of the issues they are going to see (and we are already seeing some of it on these forums) is how Verizon calculated data. There are many posts in these forums about Verizon mimsrepresenting the data usage. My phone for example I have 2 different monitors on my phone plus the My Verizon Wireless app that monitors Data Usage. These 3 monitors will be within 100kb of usage at any given time of th emonth, yet the Verizon website shows almost 4 times the usage that these 3 monitors show, and the number posted in their website is what they use to calculate your usage and then the Overcharges.
Every month for the last 4 months I have called them about this and get 2 responses. the first is puzzling and is why does it matter, you have unlimited Data so it shouldn't matter what we reflect your usage as. and the other is, you are absolutely correct, there is a glitch in our measuring tool and it is not 100% accurate yet.
So for me, until I see that they are accurately reflecting the usage on their site etc... I will be sticking with my Unlimited plan as I do NOT plan on upgrading my phone anytime soon.
Now if they completely just say, Unlimited data is gone, then I will be forced to look at the Tiered plan, and keep accurate track of my usage with these monitors and escalate any differences to the correct people wither within Verizon or the PUC and or FTC.

When does 29.99 unlimited data end?

I am eligible for an upgrade in early September. I'm seeing different dates for when the unlimited data for 29.99/m is going to end. One answer I saw was that it was ending in February of this year and it obviously has not. Does anyone know when the offer is going to end? I saw that AT&T offers a few different data packages but I have no idea which one is the best choice. Any help is appreciated.

droid-geek wrote:
AZSALUKI wrote:
The unlimited data is not in your contract so they could drop it and it doesn't invalidate the contract at all.....it's a feature that we can add our drop at any time.the only thing that is for 2 years is the actual calling plan that you signed. You could activate an old phone now and drop your data if you wanted, and they can change it if they want.....but they likely won't.
Really? So my contract plan does not require me to have a data package on it with my smart phone? Funny, I distinctly remember reading something about that in it. By what you state I should be able to just call them up and tell them I want to cancel the data plan on my phone and they will.
Yes, it does require you to have a data package, but doesn't specify WHICH data package. Just that it has to be $29.99 or above.
Edit: The same way that it does not specify which minute plan you must have, but you will not be able to cancel the minute plan without paying the ETF. You CAN change the minute plan, though.

Another Unlimited Data Upgrade Question

(Yes, it's another one of those questions. I'm sorry, but searching - on here, or on Google - only left me with conflicting information.)
Here's my question:
A friend of mine is interested in selling me his Galaxy Nexus phone. Would I be able to keep my single-line, grandfathered, unlimited data plan if I buy his phone and switch to it, or is that only possible if I were to buy the phone new, directly from Verizon?
Here's my story:
I have an HTC Thunderbolt that I purchased when it launched. A few months after buying it, it turned into the HTC Bad Dream, and now it's the HTC Nightmare. Random heat issues, battery draining, random reboots... It's the same song and dance we've heard before. These are design issues with the phone; not something a replacement or a repair would fix.
The real annoyance, though, is the mobile hotspot. I pay $30/month to use the hotspot legitimately, unlike the users who root their phones to use it without paying for the option, but ever since Verizon started blocking the third-party wireless tethering apps, I've had to choose between using the stock mobile hotspot app and unleashing the above-mentioned Phonemageddon, or simply going without. I could drop the option from my plan, but seeing as the unlimited data plan no longer exists, I wouldn't be able to get it back without switching to a tiered or shared plan.
Switching to a more stable phone would alleviate my issues, hopefully, but the difference between Verizon's retail prices and other retailers is hundreds of dollars. Giving up my unlimited plan, however, wouldn't make the venture worth it. A definite answer to the question of buying used - either from a Verizon representative, or a customer who's been in the same scenario before - would be very helpful.
Thank you very much.

Hi,
If you provide your own equipment (your friend's Nexus or from ebay etc) then YES you can keep unlimited data. Another wayto keep unlimited would be to pay full retail for a new phone. But I'm sure your friend will give you a better deal than that
Hope that helps!

Archiving SRM EBP and SUS Data at End of Contract Period

Hi Team,
We are implementation SRM EBP and SUS solution to one of our Customer.
Below is our Landscape Details
SRM 7.01 SP09
Portal 7.3
SP08
MDM 7.1 SP07
We have deployed all the application in our Data Center and customer have signed a 5 contract to use the solution. At the end
of the 5 years, if the customer wants to move to other solution, they the want the master and all SRM related datas to be archived and copied in
a media, where they can retain for 7 years.
Please confirm how this can be achived the SRM solution
Regards
Ponnusamy

Hi Experts,
Can you please help.
At the end of contract, period, if customer wants to migrate data from SAP SRM to some other SRM system, how it can be achieved.
Regards
Ponnusamy

Can anyone answer this question about unlimited data?

I currently have a phone with ATT... a Samsung. Contract has been up for several months.
I have the unlimited data plan for $30 a month.
When I buy the new iPhone will I be able to just transfer my $30 a month unlimited data plan from my old Samsung phone to my new iPhone's new 2-year contract? Or, will I have to switch to the new data plan thing (with no more unlimited data)?
Can anyone answer this? Been looking online for an answer and got zilch. Thanks.

Why are you asking this in a user-to-user iPhone forum? The ONLY source for a definitive answer about the brand new, not yet implemented AT&T data plans is AT&T. You need to contact them. Any "answer" you get here is purely guesswork.

Have a Friends and Family plan. I have unlimited data and want to keep it. Questions on what I can and can not do with account changes.

Ok,
So I am on Friends and Family 2000minutes and unlimited Text.
4 phones.
My phone has Unlimited Data and Hotspot
Other 3 do not have any data.
I am curious what I can do and can't do that will keep keep the plan as is and not force things to share everything.
I am allowed to have 5 phones under this plan. I am curious about adding and deleting phones.
I did try and add a 5th phone. When I tried to activate a 5th phone online it would not let me do it. Tried to get me to change plans.
Here are a few scenarios that I see coming up in the future.
I would like to add a 5th phone. My father has an account and I would like to roll him into my plan instead of his own account. I have already done this once before many years ago with no problem with 2 of the lines that I currently have. Is this possible or is that enough to trigger the move share everything scenario.
Second. how about removing a line from my plan?
One of my numbers is for an 18YO that wants to be more independent and have their own account. Can I down the road either transfer that line and number to its own account which would be share everything (I do understand that). Or can I delete that line from the account without triggering the share everything scenario?
Also it seems when I look online I can change data plans currently three phones are on data block. Can I actually change them to a data plan within the Friends and family or is the Share everything scenario triggered. What about if I change them to a smart phone from their basic/feature phone. I know I can't get unlimited data but can I still get them on my friends and family tiered data plan?
What is up.
Thank You

yes to everything; you can add a line (up to 5 total for Family Share), drop a line, upgrade a basic line to a smartphone (and then add a tiered data plan) and stay on your current calling plan ... it may be easier done in your local Corporate Verizon store, though ... just be sure they don't try to switch you to Share Everything if that's not what you want

Penalizing long term customers for keeping their unlimited data plan is unwise an business

Dear Verizon President and Employees,
I have spoken to three Verizon employees via the phone today who have failed to be able to tell me why I should stay with Verizon. You see I have a very small portion of my plan that is unlimited data, I have it because I have been a long time customer. I don't use a lot of data but when I got I thought I would never use any data. Times change people change in fact my family has changed and I was thinking of adding another line to my account for my son. Maybe at xmas I will buy a tablet but I need to update my phone. I found out that if I tried to upgrade my phone I would lose my unlimited data package plan. Now I understand why Verizon no longer carries an unlimited plan. I actually have worked for a competeing wireless company and they don't offer the plan either. So yes I can understand telling people its a grandfathered plan and we honor our loyal longtime customers who have that plan by continuing to carry the plan as long as they don't remove it from their accounts. I Can understand why if you switch to the convenience of the mobile share plan you couldn't switch back. What I can't understand is why you are forcing your long time customers to question why they should be with you. I don't use huge amounts of data right now but I have been happy not having to worry about my plan and after all I have spent a lot of money with Verizon wireless over the years. In fact lets do a little math I have spent on average on my single line at least $120 a month for the last six years (I am being conservative its probably more like 150 but I think we should be conservative) that's 8640 to Verizon for the last six years... I am looking at wanting another line (Probably will add 50 a month to my phone bill) I am thinking about adding a tablet at xmas. I understand I have to get a separate data plan for the tablet or I would lose my unlimited data another 40 so saying I wanted my two year contract that's almost 200 a month for the next two years in fact lets say its an even two hundred that's $4800 you would get from me for the next four years. Am I such an unimportant customer you would sacrifice that for $300-400 on a phone? It doesn't make good business sense. If I am going lose my plan when I am already shelling out that much money I should look at other carriers who don't penalize their long time customers by saying you can only keep your plan buy paying full price on a phone. You see its dumb your taking away your own juicy carrot. As long as I had something with you I knew I couldn't get with anyone else I wasn't going to look at another service provider. I can get a limited data package plan anywhere and there are very competitive offers. Customers should be able to choose when they want to drop their plans... not be penalized into doing so. Why do you offer a discounted price on a phone? Because the customer is signing a contract they will stay with you for two years. You are guaranteed to get those fees. You have already told me it doesn't have to to do with the phone... if I can bring my own phone to the plan. It has to do with trying to bribe people if you want this phone at this price you have to give up your unlimited data... sadly its a poor choice... I can get that phone at a nice price and give up my unlimited data by going somewhere else... I will pay the same price and you... you will lose not only my money but loyalty... all because I wanted 400 off a phone like your other people get when they sign a 2 year contract and to stay my current plan. Yes I know that you said 95% of people use 2 GB or less that may be true but I want the freedom to be able to choose I am an individual not 95%. And I should be important as a customer. I have been a customer for a long time. My current contract ends in October, So again I ask why should I stay loyal to a company who doesn't stay loyal to its long time customers.
Sincerely
Candice M.

It comes down to money and profits.
The juicy carrot of unlimited is still there. But you buy the device at full price. You pay no upgrade fees and you have no contract. The data costs are not carrots but gardens of green. (money) Those same 95% are now seeing huge overage fees and that is more green to the company and the stock holders.
Sprint & T-Mobile offer unlimited data but their buildouts of 4G LTE are way behind Verizon & AT&T so you may not want their service. AT&T has no unlimited and price and coverage wise are almost identical so no savings there.
Loyality is an over used word. You are a customer like everyone else, no distinction is made because you paid $5,000 or $2,000 it just depends on what service is right for you.
I never take subsidize devices, I don't like contracts and personally I use Verizon for the coverage and I think I have called them less than five times over 30+ years for any service requests or anything.
America is profit generated and you have to remember that. When the customers leave in droves due to lower costs at another provider that is when Verizon will take a long look at trying to get customers back. But that will be many years in the future
Good Luck

Order iPhone 5s online and do unlimited data plan swap later?

Forgive me if this question has already been asked:
I'm looking to upgrade to 5s (from Droid incredible). I have unlimited data plan. My wife has a flip phone and will stay with dumb phone. We are both eligible for an upgrade, and are planning to do the swap described elsewhere where she gets the smart phone and a data plan with her upgrade, I get the dumb phone with my upgrade, and then we trade phones and she cancels the data plan.
Question is: can this be accomplished (or more likely started) by reserving the iphone 5s online instead of going to a store? Is it as simple as ordering the phone for her number through the Verizon website (or Apple's?), and then once it arrives, heading to the Verizon store for all the swapping and purchase of new flip phone?
Thanks to anyone who an help! In the end, I don't need the iphone immediately. But would hate to haves to wait too long, and concerned about stock levels and driving all over town chasing phones.

Ann154 is correct. That will not work.
This is what I would do: Upgrade to the iPhone on your wife's line. You can order it online and activate it right through My Verizon online when it comes to your house. You must activate it on her line first to accept the contract terms and conditions.
Do NOT use your line to upgrade to a basic phone; buy your wife a basic phone off contract. You can find them reasonably priced on many retail and auction sites.
Move the iPhone to your line, which keeps its unlimited data, and activate the off-contract basic phone on your wife's line.

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