Verizon 4G LTE Unlimited Data Customers Can Get Separate $30 Unlimited Tethering

[belltown]

If I were to sign for up Verizon's $29.99/mo unlimited data plan today (July 5) I believe I would be grandfathered in for the remainder of the two-year agreement.

What I'm not clear on, however, is whether I would still qualify for the $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot plan even though I will not have been using the current free mobile hotspot service prior to July 7. The information released by a Verizon spokeswoman stated that: "for customers who have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service on their phones, starting July 7, they will be charged $30 per month for unlimited LTE mobile hotspot use".

If I order my phone today (Droid Charge) through Amazon.com, I will not have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service, since I won't even have the phone in my hands for nearly two weeks, so when I go to use the mobile hotspot app, will it only offer me the $20/mo 2GB capped service, or will it allow me to sign up for the $30/mo unlimited service since I already will have a grandfathered unlimited data plan?

I know that the agreement in effect when I purchase my phone should remain in effect for the duration on the contract term; however, there is nothing in the agreement or the plan terms and conditions that addresses the LTE mobile hotspot usage.

 

[techsnif]

me too

If I were to sign for up Verizon's $29.99/mo unlimited data plan today (July 5) I believe I would be grandfathered in for the remainder of the two-year agreement.

What I'm not clear on, however, is whether I would still qualify for the $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot plan even though I will not have been using the current free mobile hotspot service prior to July 7. The information released by a Verizon spokeswoman stated that: "for customers who have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service on their phones, starting July 7, they will be charged $30 per month for unlimited LTE mobile hotspot use".

If I order my phone today (Droid Charge) through Amazon.com, I will not have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service, since I won't even have the phone in my hands for nearly two weeks, so when I go to use the mobile hotspot app, will it only offer me the $20/mo 2GB capped service, or will it allow me to sign up for the $30/mo unlimited service since I already will have a grandfathered unlimited data plan?

I know that the agreement in effect when I purchase my phone should remain in effect for the duration on the contract term; however, there is nothing in the agreement or the plan terms and conditions that addresses the LTE mobile hotspot usage.

I got my Droid Charge two days ago and I want the mobile Hotspot, but only if it is with an unlimited data plan. When I got the Charge, the rep said there was no unlimited plan for the Hotspot, on 2GB for $20. Two days earlier, a rep at the same store told me that I could get the unlimited mobile hotspot for $30/mo. So I got the Charge, but no hotspot. So should I just go around to the different stores until I get a rep to say $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot? Seems that way.

 

[belltown]

If I were to sign for up Verizon's $29.99/mo unlimited data plan today (July 5) I believe I would be grandfathered in for the remainder of the two-year agreement.

What I'm not clear on, however, is whether I would still qualify for the $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot plan even though I will not have been using the current free mobile hotspot service prior to July 7. The information released by a Verizon spokeswoman stated that: "for customers who have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service on their phones, starting July 7, they will be charged $30 per month for unlimited LTE mobile hotspot use".

If I order my phone today (Droid Charge) through Amazon.com, I will not have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service, since I won't even have the phone in my hands for nearly two weeks, so when I go to use the mobile hotspot app, will it only offer me the $20/mo 2GB capped service, or will it allow me to sign up for the $30/mo unlimited service since I already will have a grandfathered unlimited data plan?

I know that the agreement in effect when I purchase my phone should remain in effect for the duration on the contract term; however, there is nothing in the agreement or the plan terms and conditions that addresses the LTE mobile hotspot usage.

I got my Droid Charge two days ago and I want the mobile Hotspot, but only if it is with an unlimited data plan. When I got the Charge, the rep said there was no unlimited plan for the Hotspot, on 2GB for $20. Two days earlier, a rep at the same store told me that I could get the unlimited mobile hotspot for $30/mo. So I got the Charge, but no hotspot. So should I just go around to the different stores until I get a rep to say $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot? Seems that way.

What happens now when you run the Mobile Hotspot app on your Charge? According to the Verizon Droid Charge manual on page 78: "For a limited time, Mobile Hotspot and Mobile Broadband Connect services are available on this device for no additional charge. When the promotional period expires, you will need to subscribe to the applicable service to continue using the application".

Does the app tell you that you are in the promotional period, or is it telling you to sign up for a 2GB plan?

 

[ARorlando]

Based upon thread, I called VZW and that agent confirmed "$30 for Unlimited HotSpot". It was the deciding factor to run down to the store and get an LG Revolution.

Here's the bad news....

As we're finishing up the order (45 minutes after the store has closed), I joke with them that I should just cancel my home internet, and they said, "I wouldn't do that."

This began the discussion where everyone in the store told me that there is " No unlimited hot spot or tethering with any of the smartphones."

On the way, home I called VZW, again, and this agent confirms what the store agents said, "No unlimited hot spot or tethering, and the first agent was incorrect".

It was the only reason that I went in to get a 4G LTE phone. :-(

If anyone hears anything different. I'd love to hear about it.

 

[jseah]

Based upon thread, I called VZW and that agent confirmed "$30 for Unlimited HotSpot". It was the deciding factor to run down to the store and get an LG Revolution.

Here's the bad news....

As we're finishing up the order (45 minutes after the store has closed), I joke with them that I should just cancel my home internet, and they said, "I wouldn't do that."

This began the discussion where everyone in the store told me that there is " No unlimited hot spot or tethering with any of the smartphones."

On the way, home I called VZW, again, and this agent confirms what the store agents said, "No unlimited hot spot or tethering, and the first agent was incorrect".

It was the only reason that I went in to get a 4G LTE phone. :-(

If anyone hears anything different. I'd love to hear about it.

There is already a statement in a Verizon press release that if you have a 4G phone BEFORE July 7th, you can get unlimited hotspot for $30. If they "need" have have used it, just turn it on, connect your notebook to it and open up the browser and go to a website. Boom, you have used the mobile hotspot.

 

[Blacksantron]

So is that plan+29.99 smartphone+29.99 unlimited hotspot? Christ thats beyond greed if so.

Sent From My OC'd Supercharged Chainfired Cyanogenated Droid X

 

[KKDV]

Is it still unlimited if your 4G phone goes to a 3G area and you use your unlimited hotspot in the 3G area?

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[anewday]

So existing 3G users cannot get this if upgrading after July 7? I might have to get a 4G phone tomorrow.

 

[Blacksantron]

This is like mcdonalds charging 1.29 for a 3 cent coke. I'm so effing angry.

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[Blacksantron]

I was just told I'm not able to modify my post cause I don't have sufficient privileges... ? Ummm

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[SwiftLegend]

I has told that if you switch your phone or upgrade after July 7th, you have to take up the tiered plans. My sister and I already have an unlimited 3g plan, but I want to upgrade to the Charge in August. Will I be able to just switch over my unlimited 3g to 4g or will I have to take the tiered plans? (If I can't, I find that to be stupid)

 

[N4UPD]

Does anyone have the official press release link from Verizon that says there is a $30 unlimited tethering plan?

 

[techsnif]

If I were to sign for up Verizon's $29.99/mo unlimited data plan today (July 5) I believe I would be grandfathered in for the remainder of the two-year agreement.

What I'm not clear on, however, is whether I would still qualify for the $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot plan even though I will not have been using the current free mobile hotspot service prior to July 7. The information released by a Verizon spokeswoman stated that: "for customers who have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service on their phones, starting July 7, they will be charged $30 per month for unlimited LTE mobile hotspot use".

If I order my phone today (Droid Charge) through Amazon.com, I will not have been using the LTE mobile hotspot service, since I won't even have the phone in my hands for nearly two weeks, so when I go to use the mobile hotspot app, will it only offer me the $20/mo 2GB capped service, or will it allow me to sign up for the $30/mo unlimited service since I already will have a grandfathered unlimited data plan?

I know that the agreement in effect when I purchase my phone should remain in effect for the duration on the contract term; however, there is nothing in the agreement or the plan terms and conditions that addresses the LTE mobile hotspot usage.

I got my Droid Charge two days ago and I want the mobile Hotspot, but only if it is with an unlimited data plan. When I got the Charge, the rep said there was no unlimited plan for the Hotspot, on 2GB for $20. Two days earlier, a rep at the same store told me that I could get the unlimited mobile hotspot for $30/mo. So I got the Charge, but no hotspot. So should I just go around to the different stores until I get a rep to say $30/mo unlimited mobile hotspot? Seems that way.

What happens now when you run the Mobile Hotspot app on your Charge? According to the Verizon Droid Charge manual on page 78: "For a limited time, Mobile Hotspot and Mobile Broadband Connect services are available on this device for no additional charge. When the promotional period expires, you will need to subscribe to the applicable service to continue using the application".

Does the app tell you that you are in the promotional period, or is it telling you to sign up for a 2GB plan?

I clicked the Mobile Hotspot app on my Home Screen #3, and nothing happened on the phone. Also went to Settings/Wireless & network/Mobile Hotspot and nothing happened. AND It did NOT show up on my laptop's list of wireless networks available. I assume I would have to go to the VZW store to have it enabled (or call it in). Hey if it is available at NO EXTRA CHARGE, then I'd at least like to try it. I wonder if I can have record with video recorder on the phone, but have the screen on something else so the VZW rep won't know that I'm recording them? I'd like to see their face when they deny that they said something or that even the rep I spoke to actually works there(that's what happened last time). I wonder if their legal representatives are "Dewey, Cheatham and Howe".

 

[techsnif]

Does anyone have the official press release link from Verizon that says there is a $30 unlimited tethering plan?

I see where you're going with that. Print out that sucker and march right in to the VZW store with proof in hand. Except they will deny it is a VZW quote.

 

[jseah]

I has told that if you switch your phone or upgrade after July 7th, you have to take up the tiered plans. My sister and I already have an unlimited 3g plan, but I want to upgrade to the Charge in August. Will I be able to just switch over my unlimited 3g to 4g or will I have to take the tiered plans? (If I can't, I find that to be stupid)

You're talking about two different things. One is the data plan itself. If you have an unlimited data plan now on a 3G smartphone, you will get to keep unlimited if you upgrade to a 4G smartphone.

The other thing, which this thread is about, is the tethering plan. If you have a 4G tethering plan now, after July 7th you can get unlimited tethering for $30. If you have a 3G smartphone now, and upgrade to a 4G after July 7th, then you will only be able to get 2GB of tethering for $20, plus overages.