Mexico Data Plan Failed

Spent at least 3 hours on the phone, sent at least 4 e-mails and the problem only got worse. Hope to save others from similar when traveling to Mexico.
Basics - got new phones and data plan middle of Jan 2014. Knew we were going to Mexico the end of the month, so I got on line and did a Chat conversation with a dude who said he'd hook us up with the $15 Mexico/Canada plan. I kept the chat message just in case...
Got our 1st bill when we returned and our charge was $65 - so we called... 30+ minutes later some service guy said he could 'split the cost' as we needed some big upgrade. I said 'nope' how about a supervisor - so I got one and her email.
Sent her a message telling our problem and sent her the Chat message that specifically outlined we were told it would cost us $15. Any yes, we checked our location on Verizon's map of coverage to make sure. Got a call back some time later and we were informed that our bill would be taken care of and we'd have a credit.
Started looking at our ''My Verizon" app on our phones and all of a sudden we had a larger data plan - *** we thought - that wasn't what we signed up for in the middle of Jan - so back to the e-mail saying something must be in error.
A number of missed calls later (and of course, you are NOT given a number to reach the customer service people directly) we were told that our upgraded data package was because we wanted the $65 mexico plan... which we clearly did not... as outlined in the Chat conversation that Verizon had received. So I got lucky and answered the call when customer service rang. The gal was nice and wanted to know what she needed to do to fix our plan. I said, all we want is our plan that we got in Jan before we left for Mexico.
Next we know - we have the plan BEFORE we got our data package - limited calling, limited text and extra Data. Seriously, WFT twice.
Our next bill came and it was $400 - why.... since they went back to our original plan before we got our smartphones, it also deleted our Mexico coverage and we were CHARGED ROAMING WHILE IN MEXICO!
I got one last message from customer service and they, honest to God, said "we have reviewed our conversations with you and have made the adjustments you requested. Your case is now closed - have a nice day"
Went from 2 wanting $15 plan to a $400 bill. Lesson learned - always communicate with them via e-mail and let them leave voice messages. Why - then YOU will have the entire conversation and there's zero way for them to 'F' it up.

Hi swan777!
I'm sorry for any issues with your device since you upgraded the software on your device. Are you able to use VZW data? Wifi? Are you getting any error messages? How long has this been going on?
Please go to menu/settings/reset/reset network settings
Thanks,
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churabunny wrote:
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Agree completely.
Background: I've posted a few replies to this topic on Droidforums.net (Under Droid 2 Global). Just found out about this plan being canceled this week while preparing for a 1 month trip to Japan - figured I would just call to reinstate the plan only to be told it no longer exists. I am a new VZW customer as of this past November and had used the unlimited data plan on a trip passing through S. Korea and 2 weeks in the Philippines in December - Droid 2 Global worked flawlessly for data once Global Support was able assist with the correct settings.
I am extremely disappointed and feel I was misled when entering into a 2 year contract. From what I have read it sounds like plans were in the works to cancel the plan with a notice being sent to existing customers last November or something. Nice that I was told the truth as it was the primary reason I switched from AT&T. By rights the salesman had an obligation to tell me "you know, this plan is being eliminated as of January xx so if you want to keep it you need to keep it active".
Regarding the 4G LTE service, yes the CS agent I spoke with the other night mentioned this as well but either way I am hosed into getting a new device at that point so give me one good reason to stay with VZW. At this point as I mention below I am perfectly willing to cut my losses and go back to Brother Orange or other. In all honesty what I have found in the past 3 months of nationwide travel is that the call quality is muddy at best compared to my old RazorV3 on Orange and seems to be better on NON-VZW networks.
Fool me once, shame on you... Fool me twice shame on me. This is going to hurt VZW more than it hurts me.
If anyone else on this forum could verify if I was given the correct contact names noted below (this came via text msg from CS agent as I was still speaking with her - bless her heart):
1.) Daniel S. Mead is in fact the President & CEO and
2.) T.J. Fox is the Regional President for IL and WI.
I have every intention of writing a more formal version of below and sending via Fedex or USPS with signature required as it seems electronic means is not allowed.
The following is posted on the above mentioned forum:
Strength in numbers...
I recall one of the earlier posters had the idea of a petition and I see that Word attachments are allowed here so perhaps I'll draft something up on the flight this Sunday from LAX to NRT and post it next week. Perhaps not so much a petition but more of an "open letter", potentially post it on VZW's own forum as well.
I talked with CS last night for a while regarding another issue and also brought this up. The agent provided me with the following contacts and suggested I write a letter:
Daniel S. Mead - President & CEO
One Verizon Way
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
T.J. Fox - Regional President IL, WI,
777 Big Timber Rd.
Elgin, IL 60123
If anyone else wants to take a crack be my guest, I just think that with minimal effort Verizon might take notice.
Key points as follows:
1.) $20/Mb for Global Data (Verizon doesn't seem to "get" the idea that "Global" is bigger than just North America, Canada, Mexico and Europe) is not just inconvenient it is outrageously overpriced rendering the phones useless:
Again, using my last months usage as a reference and I don't believe I am a heavy user - email, some browsing, Weatherbug, Nav. etc: 250Mb at $20/Mb = $5,000
Do they seriously think anyone can afford that? All they have done is to hurt their own bottom line.
I'd be really curious to know how many subscribers to the $64.99 Global plan they had or in other words how much revenue they lost.
I'd be happy with a compromise but to eliminate it completely?
2.) According to Global Support, Data has to be either on or off, no way to selectively leave on POP email which is really the only thing I have a need for and simply turn off everything else. Even if you use an App killer how do you really prove there is no data transferring unless you specifically tell the device.
Might be time to root if I could be sure it would eliminate unwanted data transfer.
3.) The availability of this plan vs. other carriers was the only reason I switched from AT&T last November. No mention was ever made of this plan going away. Misleading sales tactics IMHO.
4.) Canceling my contract (family plan at ~ $190/month) that is only 3 months old at this point would sting a little bit for me in terms of 2 lines @ $320 each for early termination.
But, from Verizon's perspective that would be 21 months of lost revenue or ~$4000.
So if 10 people were to send letters/ 10 signatures, we're are talking about potentially $40,000 or more.
100 people now we are starting to get into serious money.
Any way you look at this, Verizon has only succeeded in hurting their own bottom line: Potential canceled contracts, customers spending the money elsewhere such as Japan's Softbank or NTT Docomo in my case, potential new customers lost due to publicity of this, etc.
Any +/- feedback appreciated
R/ TMG - "Owner of Droid 2 Global that's no longer affordable to use Globally"

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lambchop4fun wrote:
I understand your concern. But seriously! 25 MB for 9.99. Okay, let's reada couple e-mails and do a little research on the net....God, forbid I download anything with graphics. You might not remember, but 486 KB ran an operating system back then in the 90's. There is 1024 KB in a MB and 1024 MB in a GB. We are in the age of GB. For goodness sake, why would you purchase a measly 25 MB feature for $9.99 when you can get almost 100 x/s more data for $5.00 more per month. I am going to tell you up front that 10 years ago I swore that I would never buy AT&T. Kinda funny that I actually work for a call center for AT&T. Verizon has never failed me until my last device, stating it was a Manufacture's issue. I have been fighting a loosing battle for over a year to get a device that I can depend on. I have to drive 50 miles each way for work and the battery on my phone dies at random.
FYI.. At AT&T each account has a LTV., which means Life Time Value. When a customer calls in wanting an adjustment on some overages we have to look at their LTV. Let me tell you, if you are on a 450 plan with no additional features.... neither AT&T or Verizon give care. They are only interested in the high end consumer. However, AT&T does rollover rollover unused minutes. I have been with Verizon for over 5 year and I don't have a single Rollover minute. At AT&T I can get a smartphone ....and not have to be obligated to $30 per month for a data plan.
Please tell me what would be the advantage of me staying with Verizon! They only thing I can see is the coverage....I have 30 days to see if AT&T can live up to it's advertisements. If it would not have been after hours, I would have ported my number over. Unless Verizon can be more competitive in in their data features....I am outa here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your twisting things to support your arguement. The fact that you work for At&t leaves your opinion looking biased. The 9.99 for 25mb is for multimedia phones(aka dumbphones) and not smart phones. We are talking about smartphones, their data usuage and available packages. However i feel that a 25mb limit is a bad deal when At&t offers unlimited for 15 for dumbphones. 25mbs for dumbphones seems to be enough for the average user. My wife uses under 20mb a month with her Samsung Impression and she checks email, facebook, the weather, and other sites on a regular basis. This is due to the fact that dumbphones dont view pages in full HTML greatly reducing data amount to view pages. This however is for the average user and not a more power user. Multimedia phones most-likely place little demand on their network so not offering unlimited data to the probably only 3% of power users is bad business IMO. They should care about meeting the needs of all their customers
Enough about dumbphones. The 200mb is too low for regular data use for a smartphone so its really only geared for those only wising to only check emails. Seeing how At&t states that the average usage is between 600-800mb a month for older model smartphones. This obviously suggests that for the average smartphone buyer this plan was not ment for you. Now your other option is a 2gb limit for 25$. You save 5$ over the Verzions unlimited plan/At&t's old plan but your are very limited. Again this move was justified by At&t using old market figures. The upcoming smartphones will no doubt raise the average data usage and will definitely raise the amount of people who use over 2gb. The 2gb limit plan is no better than Verizon offering a 25mb limit for dumbphones. Moral of the story. If you want a dumbphone with no limits go with At&t. If you want a smartphone with no limits go with Verizon. As far as rollover minutes is concerned i am current an At&t customer and all my minutes do is expire. I think ive only needed to use them once in my 8 years with At&t when i switched my plan to one with lower minutes and ended up going over.

Can I use my 4S to make calls and texts with just wifi and no service contract or data plan?

I met a guy who claims he does not have phone service - no contract - no data plan - he bought a "hotspot" and makes calls, texts, facetime, email, fecebook, everything - total communication everywhere all the time for free. It was a casual meeting and I didn't get his contact info. to verify and research. IS THIS POSSIBLE?

this was the clearest answer - BUT Viber is only free if the people I call have Viber, right? What about free text with voice (Pinger). Also thinking of a Magic Jack. I'm moving to Mexico - that's why all these questions. I have a Mexican SIM card (my Iphone is factory unlocked), but loading it costs an arm and a leg. Same as when I go to France - I just switch out my SIM card, and don't phone the US - just FACETIME, etc. in WIfI zones. My MAIN concern is being able to call my elderly parents in PA, and unfortunately, they don't have smart phones. Landline. Thank you for all the answers!

My apps will not download. It says that they cannot be downloaded at this time. I just brought my Iphone5 32gb today. I have my data plan turned on.What's the problem?

My apps will not download. It says that they cannot be downloaded at this time. I just brought my Iphone5 32gb today. I have my data plan turned on.What's the problem?

Ok, it sounds like you are getting to the final step. (i.e., Your on your iPhone, showing a good Wi-Fi connection, you are using the App Store and have selected the App you want. The small Icon for your App is showing a bar at the bottom that has an open "fill bar" that is going to track the download and installation of the App. But at this point you get an Error Message. The Error Message Says, "?????" Try again latter? What?
Just for fun, try downloading the App while you and your iPhone are as close to the Wi-Fi Router as possible. Lets see if you are just experiencing a weak Wi-Fi signal. This can cause App Downloads to fail.

The global data plan is a scam.

Bottom line of the story: Your Verizon phone will not work at all either in Europe or in South America.
I called three months ago to ask Verizon if I was going to be able to make phone calls in China. Without asking me, I was added against my consent to the global data plan. When I found out about it reading my next bill, I thought it might be a good thing. After all, I was about to go to Germany and Argentina and it would be nice to have data there. So, I thought of keeping it. However, the plan doesn't work. In fact, the phone doesn't even make regular phone calls in any country except USA, Canada, Mexico, China, India, Israel and a few more. It won't work anywhere in Europe or in South America. The problem is that Verizon phones are CDMA, which is a technology which was fully replaced by GSM in most countries. So, your regular Verizon phone will not work almost anywhere. You could get a special GSM phone for your trips. But besides being a nuisance, it was something I wasn't aware since I didn't even request the service.
How did my story finish? I asked for a refund for the $100 I payed for the three months I was in the plan (somehow I was charged double the first month). I was given $25 back only. I payed $75 and I didn't get a single byte of downloaded data in exchange. I'm switching to either AT&T or T-Mobile next month.

commonsense101 wrote:
Best advice I can give any traveler is buy a cheap prepaid phone when you get to your destination
It will save you so much money and so many headaches
That's not bad advice, but if you travel a lot, it makes sense to get a global-capable phone and use local SIMs. That way you get cheap rates but can still use all your nice data features, such as Google Navigation. Until the latest crop of ICS LTE phones, you would need to ask Verizon for an unlock code to use a local SIM. Currently, at least, these phones work without an unlock.
You do have to be careful though, prevent your phone connecting until you replace the SIM with a local one, to avoid data charges simply caused by the phone syncing with email, Play store/Apple Store etc.

Execution Plan Failed for Full Load

Hi Team,
When i run the full Load the execution plan failed and verified the log and found below information from SEBL_VERT_8_1_1_FLATFILE.DATAWAREHOUSE.SIL_Vert.SIL_InsertRowInRunTable
DIRECTOR> VAR_27028 Use override value [DataWarehouse] for session parameter:[$DBConnection_OLAP].
DIRECTOR> VAR_27028 Use override value [SEBL_VERT_8_1_1_FLATFILE.DATAWAREHOUSE.SIL_Vert.SIL_InsertRowInRunTable.log] for session parameter:[$PMSessionLogFile].
DIRECTOR> VAR_27028 Use override value [1] for mapping parameter:[mplt_SIL_InsertRowInRunTable.$$DATASOURCE_NUM_ID].
DIRECTOR> VAR_27028 Use override value [21950495] for mapping parameter:[MPLT_GET_ETL_PROC_WID.$$ETL_PROC_WID].
DIRECTOR> TM_6014 Initializing session [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable] at [Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011].
DIRECTOR> TM_6683 Repository Name: [infa_rep]
DIRECTOR> TM_6684 Server Name: [infa_service]
DIRECTOR> TM_6686 Folder: [SIL_Vert]
DIRECTOR> TM_6685 Workflow: [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable] Run Instance Name: [] Run Id: [8]
DIRECTOR> TM_6101 Mapping name: SIL_InsertRowInRunTable [version 1].
DIRECTOR> TM_6963 Pre 85 Timestamp Compatibility is Enabled
DIRECTOR> TM_6964 Date format for the Session is [MM/DD/YYYY HH24:MI:SS]
DIRECTOR> TM_6827 [H:\Informatica901\server\infa_shared\Storage] will be used as storage directory for session [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable].
DIRECTOR> CMN_1805 Recovery cache will be deleted when running in normal mode.
DIRECTOR> CMN_1802 Session recovery cache initialization is complete.
DIRECTOR> TM_6703 Session [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable] is run by 32-bit Integration Service [node01_eblnhif-czc80685], version [9.0.1 HotFix2], build [1111].
MANAGER> PETL_24058 Running Partition Group [1].
MANAGER> PETL_24000 Parallel Pipeline Engine initializing.
MANAGER> PETL_24001 Parallel Pipeline Engine running.
MANAGER> PETL_24003 Initializing session run.
MAPPING> CMN_1569 Server Mode: [ASCII]
MAPPING> CMN_1570 Server Code page: [MS Windows Latin 1 (ANSI), superset of Latin1]
MAPPING> TM_6151 The session sort order is [Binary].
MAPPING> TM_6156 Using low precision processing.
MAPPING> TM_6180 Deadlock retry logic will not be implemented.
MAPPING> TM_6187 Session target-based commit interval is [10000].
MAPPING> TM_6307 DTM error log disabled.
MAPPING> TE_7022 TShmWriter: Initialized
MAPPING> DBG_21075 Connecting to database [Connect_to_OLAP], user [OBAW]
MAPPING> CMN_1761 Timestamp Event: [Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011]
MAPPING> CMN_1022 Database driver error...
CMN_1022 [
Database driver error...
Function Name : Logon
ORA-12154: TNS:could not resolve service name
Database driver error...
Function Name : Connect
Database Error: Failed to connect to database using user [OBAW] and connection string [Connect_to_OLAP].]
MAPPING> CMN_1761 Timestamp Event: [Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011]
MAPPING> CMN_1076 ERROR creating database connection.
MAPPING> DBG_21520 Transform : LKP_W_PARAM_G_Get_ETL_PROC_WID, connect string : Relational:DataWarehouse
MAPPING> CMN_1761 Timestamp Event: [Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011]
MAPPING> TE_7017 Internal error. Failed to initialize transformation [MPLT_GET_ETL_PROC_WID.LKP_ETL_PROC_WID]. Contact Informatica Global Customer Support.
MAPPING> CMN_1761 Timestamp Event: [Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011]
MAPPING> TM_6006 Error initializing DTM for session [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable].
MANAGER> PETL_24005 Starting post-session tasks. : (Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011)
MANAGER> PETL_24029 Post-session task completed successfully. : (Mon Sep 26 15:53:45 2011)
MAPPING> TM_6018 The session completed with [0] row transformation errors.
MANAGER> PETL_24002 Parallel Pipeline Engine finished.
DIRECTOR> PETL_24013 Session run completed with failure.
DIRECTOR> TM_6022
SESSION LOAD SUMMARY
================================================
DIRECTOR> TM_6252 Source Load Summary.
DIRECTOR> CMN_1740 Table: [SQ_FILE_DUAL] (Instance Name: [SQ_FILE_DUAL])
Output Rows [0], Affected Rows [0], Applied Rows [0], Rejected Rows [0]
DIRECTOR> TM_6253 Target Load Summary.
DIRECTOR> TM_6023
===================================================
DIRECTOR> TM_6020 Session [SIL_InsertRowInRunTable] completed at [Mon Sep 26 15:53:46 2011].
I checked physical datasource connection in DAC and workflow manager and tested and verified but still facing same issue. I connected through oracle merant ODBC driver.
Pls. let me know the solution for this error
Regards,
VSR

Hi,
Did you try using Oracle 10g/11g drivers as datasource? If not I think you should try that but before that ensure that from your DAC server box you are able to tnsping the OLAP database. Hope this helps
If this is helpful mark is helpful
Regards,
BI Learner

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