Others have indicated they received an email about this change. I never received an email so was taken by surprise when my auto pay/paperless billing discount was cut in half on my latest bill. I am beyond angry and upset.
Earlier this year Verizon increased the price of my current plan by $3 per line each month. With 5 lines, that's $15 per month and $180 per year. Now, they have reduced the autopay discount by $5 per line each month. With 5 lines, that's $25 per month and $300 per year. So, I am now paying $480 more each year which is unacceptable.
Verizon's solution is to change plans. I can either change to the Unlimited Welcome plan that is not as good as my current plan or I can change to an even more expensive plan. Neither is a good option.
I will no longer recommend them to anyone and will take my business elsewhere in the future.