If you need a data plan, this deal will cost $20 more/month than the $69.99 single line 450 minutes unlimited txt & data plan. :icon_wink:
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New Unlimited Plan from Big Red?
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I signed up for the Family Shared plan this afternoon, so yes, it's still in effective. Not sure how much longer.
porkbrains
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Just sayin' what one CSR told me the other day when I called for another reason and just asked how it was going with all the angry blog readers out there (BTW, this is the only number I call now for promo/pricing queries, I've had great experiences with down-to-earth, smart, knowledgable smartphone users at this number).
The guy told me that they'd had a huge response and that this was a test case. Apparently, they are still honoring the email that was sent out, and they can tell if your line was emailed the promo. He also said that the company instructed the CSRs to not give the promo pricing to anyone else and that in his understanding, while it was a test case for a future public plan, the massive response to the leak had (this makes no sense to me either) convinced Verizon to pull the concept outright. The CSR said he was disappointed himself.
Who knows how accurate this is, but the take away I got was that the leak into the blogosphere (read: the OP on BGR) and the subsequent response may have ruined this program for the general public.
Additionally, he said that many of the calls he received were rather rude when they were denied the promo. I'd like to blame this on iPhone users, but obviously can't do that quite yet...
I guess BB users can be the scapegoat on this one but, if I may get on my moral high-horse now, RANT BEGIN we shouldn't feel entitled to every test program or possible discount in the system. While we all want cheaper bills, berating CSRs is neither kind nor a good plan for getting what you want. Talk nice, crack a few self-deprecating jokes, and call back if you don't get the response you want. RANT END :blush:
The guy told me that they'd had a huge response and that this was a test case. Apparently, they are still honoring the email that was sent out, and they can tell if your line was emailed the promo. He also said that the company instructed the CSRs to not give the promo pricing to anyone else and that in his understanding, while it was a test case for a future public plan, the massive response to the leak had (this makes no sense to me either) convinced Verizon to pull the concept outright. The CSR said he was disappointed himself.
Who knows how accurate this is, but the take away I got was that the leak into the blogosphere (read: the OP on BGR) and the subsequent response may have ruined this program for the general public.
Additionally, he said that many of the calls he received were rather rude when they were denied the promo. I'd like to blame this on iPhone users, but obviously can't do that quite yet...
I guess BB users can be the scapegoat on this one but, if I may get on my moral high-horse now, RANT BEGIN we shouldn't feel entitled to every test program or possible discount in the system. While we all want cheaper bills, berating CSRs is neither kind nor a good plan for getting what you want. Talk nice, crack a few self-deprecating jokes, and call back if you don't get the response you want. RANT END :blush:
I didn't have to renew my contract....nor did it extend my contract. My contract end date stayed the same. dancedroid
What I meant was that it was not available for new, incoming customers..
redelephants
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Everyone should check their latest bill. I just received my latest bill and was shocked to see that my plan had changed. I called csr and was told my plan was changed to an unlimited mobile to mobile plan by marketing dept. Obviously I lost the 20 dollar data credit when this happened. I have a huge problem with anyone changing my rate plan w/o giving approval. I am hoping that marketing will switch me back to the talk and text plus promo. Anyone else had this happen?
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WTF? How did that happen? Thanks for the heads up. Can't imagine that the marketing dept has anything to do with the billing. Did you get an indication what the justification was for switching your plan?
Fyi..I just called vzw using 611,got the run around. Anyhow, I was told that the 69.99 is expired and was only for select people (I knew that). After 3 depts and 38 mins, they offer me another plan. I had 450,1500 txt,unlimited data, 8 bucks insurance and corp discount plus taxes n fees. I paid monthly 90 buckish. The new plan they gave me is 900, unlimited txt, unlimited data. After taxes n fee he said my new bill is 71.83 + my 8 bucks insurance. I had to extend my contract one yr which does matter because my old contract is up in dec'11 now its up in Jan'12 (a month longer) but my upgrade status stay the same which is Aug'11. So in the end I save ~10 bucks.
Honestly, I can actually see this happening IRL. I'm willing to beleive this story are probably.
And THANK YOU for your rant - I wish more people would realize that the CSRs don't make the rules, they just do as they are told - so you yelling at them gets absolutely nothing accomplished except for making the human being on the other end of the phone line upset, possibly ruining their day.
How about if I cam to your work and used a wrecking ball to destroy your vehicle? How about if I came to your work and humiliated you with a paternity or maternity suit in front of all your coworkers?
Yeah, bet you wouldn't like it. So, be a little courteous to the folks on the other end of the phone - they're human too.
Even the Indian ones are.
Wow, good eyes. Keep arguing with upper level mgmt - they'll fix it, trust me.
This post right here makes me believe the first post quotation above even more.
Mr. Orange 645
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I didn't get the email, but still called the number in the promo ad posted on this site (*611 will not work for the promo, btw). As soon as I mentioned the promo, guy told me all about it, how it worked, and signed me up, no questions asked. It technically renewed my contract for one year, but from the date I called (which was in November). My two years was up this coming November anyway, so this only extended my contract by a few days (four days, I believe). I made sure there were no activation fees, and it didn't affect my upgrade date, my NE2 discount, or my state discount. The guy was VERY nice and helpful, and I saved about $40/month.
Mr. Orange 645
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Should have been more clear, the *611 worked for you in a round-a-bout way. What I meant was, in the email, it said you had to call the special 800 number (or 877 or whatever), to get the promotion.
I must have got the same rep as you...cause your experience matches mine!....
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Yeah i printed the promo but forgot to bring it with me when i left work so i figure i gave 611 a shot. But either way i would of save some money and an up my minutes.
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