How long can I keep my Alltel unlimited data plan and my 12 my circle numbers?

I started with Alltel back in the day and got a couple smart phones with them on their plan that let you have the unlimited data and 500 minutes but we accumulated 12 of the free "my circle" numbers before Verizon took over. Somehow over the years I have done numerous upgrades (last one being in November I think with my iPhone 5) and the other phone on my account has gone through several upgrades as well, and we have always managed to keep the Alltel plan including unlimited data and our free 12 my circles. I was thinking of upgrading again since  my other line is coming up for renewal soon, but when I asked if I would have to change my plan, the rep said that I would and that it was a fluke that I was able to upgrade to the iPhone 5 without changing. I live where there is no internet access other than Verizon so I use my hotspot every day for regular internet use on my CPU and use over 11GB a month and sometimes 15GB but I need to get a new phone for the other line. There is nothing Verizon offers that is as cheap as my plan (about $140 after taxes for both phones, and unlimited data) so before I go and buy a new phone at $600+ I am trying to figure out how I have managed to upgrade all these years and keep my plan, but will not be able to now? and if I can't keep my Alltel plan (Which again is strange considering I just got an iPhone 5 and it is going fine with the Alltel plan) if they will force me one day to change even if I buy my own phone? It is VERY confusing talking to verizon reps as I have tried in the store and via telephone and nobody really has a straight answer.
If I buy an expensive phone out of pocket now without upgrading and renewing my contract and put it on my number, will I always be able to keep Alltel's plan as I have in the past, or will they change it? Has anyone else kept Alltel and have you had any problems upgrading or adding your own phone? Thank you.

You will be able to keep the plan, however you will lose your unlimited data if you get a subsidized phone.
Now if are talking to a rep at a 3rd party reseller, they may be forced to change your plan.

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