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Hidden fees
- Thread starter YALONDE B
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I would in a call center there are no hidden fees. the biggest thing is to watch your usage you are limited to 250mb for 39.99 or 59.99 5gb. if you go over that usage you are billed at .25 per mb. And if you call me about going over. All you will here is valid charges. No credit availible. So before you start your session of the check your usage. And make sure it is not connected when not using it windows likes to update it self and will use data on it's own. I have also heard it can''t play videos.
That is my 2cents wrth. Mike
That is my 2cents wrth. Mike
Palins Bastard Grandchild
New member
Um, let me correct what "Mike" has said. The current Mobile Broadband plans from Verizon Wireless are as follows:
$39.99 for 250 MegaBytes of total data each month, with an overage rate of $0.10 per MB
or
$59.99 for 5 GigaBytes of total data each month, with an overage rate of $0.05 per MB
The overage rates on these plans was significantly discounted recently. You can see the actual plan details (including usage estimates for most popular applications) at the Verizon Wireless dot com page (hover your mouse pointer over the red PLANS button at the top, and when the dropdown menu appears click on the Mobile Broadband selection),
Oh, and Mike makes a good point about not leaving the connection active when you are not using it, as Windows and other applications can initiate data download/upload activity that would be billed as legitimate usage.
But there is no truth whatsoever to the idea that it won't do video. If you are in a Broadband coverage area, the 3G connection to EVDO should provide download throughput speeds averaging from 600 to 800 kbp. Which is plenty fast enough to support streaming video. Just remember that streaming video, file download/upload activity and online gaming are the quickest ways to run through your monthly data allowance.
You can track your data usage (like monitoring the odometer on your car) either with the VZAccess Manager software that you connect with, or at Verizon Wireless dot com by signing up for your personal "My Verizon" access on the website.
Oh, and to the original poster, there is no such thing as "hidden fees", or you'd see all companies in court much more often. All fees that Verizon could charge are listed at the page I cited above for all the world to see. The only reason they would be "hidden" would be if the purchaser just didn't read the plan details.
$39.99 for 250 MegaBytes of total data each month, with an overage rate of $0.10 per MB
or
$59.99 for 5 GigaBytes of total data each month, with an overage rate of $0.05 per MB
The overage rates on these plans was significantly discounted recently. You can see the actual plan details (including usage estimates for most popular applications) at the Verizon Wireless dot com page (hover your mouse pointer over the red PLANS button at the top, and when the dropdown menu appears click on the Mobile Broadband selection),
Oh, and Mike makes a good point about not leaving the connection active when you are not using it, as Windows and other applications can initiate data download/upload activity that would be billed as legitimate usage.
But there is no truth whatsoever to the idea that it won't do video. If you are in a Broadband coverage area, the 3G connection to EVDO should provide download throughput speeds averaging from 600 to 800 kbp. Which is plenty fast enough to support streaming video. Just remember that streaming video, file download/upload activity and online gaming are the quickest ways to run through your monthly data allowance.
You can track your data usage (like monitoring the odometer on your car) either with the VZAccess Manager software that you connect with, or at Verizon Wireless dot com by signing up for your personal "My Verizon" access on the website.
Oh, and to the original poster, there is no such thing as "hidden fees", or you'd see all companies in court much more often. All fees that Verizon could charge are listed at the page I cited above for all the world to see. The only reason they would be "hidden" would be if the purchaser just didn't read the plan details.
krazy4twilight31
New member
The only hidden fees that I could think of would be the Early Termination Fee if you choose to leave before the 2 years is up. Also, you may be billed a one time initial $35 activation fee.
Really, those fees aren't even hidden. Verizon Wireless makes all of their fees very clear.
The other two posters are very correct about their price plans.
Really, those fees aren't even hidden. Verizon Wireless makes all of their fees very clear.
The other two posters are very correct about their price plans.