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Data packages are rigged to make sure Verizon makes money

I attempted to lower my bill by switching to 8g data plan. If i switch from unlimited to an 8g line fee then i am charged a line fee of $20/per phone. So you dont really save that much. Plus I am not able to customize my plan so i have unlimited on 1 device but not others. It is frustrating as I don’t believe the data packages are geared towards customer service, it is geared towards Verizon making more money. I get it that it is a business, but I am sure they are not hurting.

Just a few frustrations.

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Doggo

I don't get the purpose of this thread.

20 dollar line charge has been around before Verizon reintroduced unlimited data.

You can have 1 line on unlimited and one on a fixed data package, it's just not practical.

Let's say you have 2 lines and you want Unlimited on 1, the single 5GB on the other. That's one bill for $80 and another for $60. If both we're on the same bill, you can get 2 lines on Go Unlimited for $70 each due to automatic line discount.

If anything Verizon is giving you more for having multiple lines on unlimited data vs limiting them.

Momma23dogs

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I attempted to lower my bill by switching to 8g data plan. If i switch from unlimited to an 8g line fee then i am charged a line fee of $20/per phone. So you dont really save that much. Plus I am not able to customize my plan so i have unlimited on 1 device but not others. It is frustrating as I don’t believe the data packages are geared towards customer service, it is geared towards Verizon making more money. I get it that it is a business, but I am sure they are not hurting.
Just a few frustrations.

Well you had to know posting this thread was going to get you teased. Yes, the newer plans are MORE EXPENSIVE than old plans. It’s a ‘For Profit’ business.

In the past 3 years the “cell wars” ended between At&t and Verizon. From 2014 till 2016 they were really pushing each other with service price competition, data perks, etc. That’s done, and prices are going up again.

If you have $15 line access, hang on to it. I have my family on the same priced plan on At&t and a discount, so pay $168 for 5 lines with 20 gigs.

If you want to keep Verizon and save money, consider using prepaid. I have 1 line on Verizon prepaid and have been pleased with the service for the price. The only thing I miss is visual voicemail.

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