http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Verizon's new top data plan is like unlimited, but with limits http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 7:10PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 8:42PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
Verizon can kiss my ass, they're the worst company I've ever had to deal with back when they were my landline.]]>Feb 28th 2008 8:23PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 8:13PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 8:24PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
Sprint = Free roaming on VZW's network when needed, plus its own very fast, truly unlimited 3g for much much less. Not to mention Sprints $99 unlimited plan offers much more than just voice compared to VZW's unlimited $99 plan.

Switch to Sprint and help them out with that $30 billion loss, now everyone's happy!! haha.]]>Feb 28th 2008 8:51PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:04PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
What's Verizon's niche? The Voyager? Please.

With the Curve coming to Sprint this April, there's no reason anyone should be on Verizon. They just have a really good marketing team with the Geek and the "Verizon Network".]]>Feb 28th 2008 9:12PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:18PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
screw verizon, and they can take the voyager with them! haha. =D]]>Feb 28th 2008 9:29PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:38PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 9:52PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Sprint will likely follow suit. It's only a matter of time. The same thing happened with the text messaging increase, remember?]]>Feb 28th 2008 9:52PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/]]>Feb 28th 2008 10:37PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 10:44PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
The service is far too slow to actually download files or play media -- its great for access to email and web sites, but seriously, how can you even get close to a GB unless you're trying to use this as your only Internet connection -- and I'd rather steal somebody's Wifi before I'd try that.

The fact of the matter is this: Quit yer whinin'. Verizon simply has the best coverage in the US, hands down. Sprint is a joke, I cancelled that contract after less than 3 months. I have an extra ATTW phone for backup, and its pretty pathetic signal too compared to Verizon. Does Vzw have problems? Absolutely, but this 5gb soft limit is the least of them.]]>Feb 28th 2008 10:45PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 28th 2008 11:12PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/

I will concede AT&T has the iPhone and the Tilt, but outside of that no way if that statement true. The "dumbphone" selection at VZW is much better than AT&T's
]]>Feb 29th 2008 12:31AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 2nd 2008 5:03AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
ALL carriers pander to EVERYBODY. I see the marketing and VZW is FAR from the exclusive "pander"er to the "hollister" crowd. One of the most uneducated comments I've seen in a while actually. ]]>Mar 2nd 2008 1:32PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Call if false advertising or whatever you want, but it's company pulls like this that make customers that much less apt to trust carriers with sales schemes. The problem most people have with terms like these is that they are sick of having to read the fine print for something that shouldn't even be there. If it's sold as "unlimited" it should be unlimited. If their network can't handle it to the point where they have to nickel and dime the customers who reach above and beyond 5 gigs, then they shouldn't consider themselves the most reliable network, nor should they label that service as unlimited. Those are the customers who are just trying to get the most bang for their buck. So yes, Sprint may have had the largest churn rate - but I doubt they are using this as an excuse to "keep their customers". I have yet to see Sprint mock this VZW data cap to have a one-up on VZW. It's people who follow up on providers like us that make those predeterminations.]]>Feb 29th 2008 12:05AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 4th 2008 1:29PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 29th 2008 12:10AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
The problem is Verizon is advertising it as "Unlimited" meaning Without Limits when there is in fact a limit, not only that, they are RAPING with fees. 50 cents per megabyte (or probably even megabit) is outrageous.

When our contract is up we are switching.]]>Feb 29th 2008 12:47AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
Right right, of course. Let's just completely forget about the Blackjack 2, the Samsung SYNC, SLM, LG Shine, Nokia N75, Pantech Duo, Samsung a737, and that Sony Ericsson slider.

And most importantly they all have decent aesthetics...Yeah that's right, I'm talking about that VX9400 or the u740.]]>Feb 29th 2008 12:49AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 2nd 2008 1:31PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 2nd 2008 2:36PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
That's what I thought.]]>Mar 2nd 2008 3:35PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
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Nokia N95 has a FIVE megapixel camera.

The Sony Ericsson 580i is a MUCH better music phone than the Juke and looks a lot better and is WAY more functional than that ridiculous switch blade opening action. Oh and does the Juke support Napster music like the SYNC does. There's at least 3 or 4 different music phones on ATT (not counting the iPhone).

The only reason ATT doesn't have a 3G Palm based phone is cause of a limitation in its HORRIBLE operating system. ATT does have the 750 though (Windows based).

ATT also has the 2 BEST Windows Mobile phones w/ slide out keyboards not even counting those from overseas:
The TILT and the DUO

And just because the LG Shine doesn't have a touchscreen doesn't mean it's a WORSE phone than the Venus. Touchscreens aren't ALWAYS a good thing. Only if implemented properly.

As for Media Flo. Well, while I've gotten nothing on that one (yet), I will say that I'm not really all that excited about it yet. I mean what does it REALLY get you that Slingbox or Orb doesn't. On the contrary, I can do WAY MORE with those services like watching recorded TV shows and streaming content from my home computer. Maybe if ATT/Verizon would let you record stuff on their servers (for a fee) that would be one thing, but right now I think it's just a waste of space in the phones.]]>Mar 2nd 2008 4:37PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 16th 2008 9:25AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
back to the topic at hand, unlimited should mean unlimited. i dont think this should even be legal. i heard of a case on the news a few years back where an overweight person went to an "all-you-can-eat" buffet and was told they had eaten too much so they had to leave. they sued and won. carrier should be no different. if they sell something as all-you-can-eat then that is what you should get. if i ever had one cent of data overage on an unlimited data plan they would either give me my credit or i would start a class action suit. maybe instead of the government worrying about subsidized phones they should be worrying about false advertising.]]>Feb 29th 2008 3:32AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 29th 2008 2:43AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Getting more than 5GB a month really isn't hard when your connection is about 170-200KBPS (1.3-1.5mbps) (AT&T). That's T1 speed and faster than some people's DSL. I use it all the time at work in NYC. Verizon Business DSL speeds are 768kbps for $30. Funny since I pay $20 for Media Net.]]>Feb 29th 2008 7:09AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
Second: For those who think this is expensive (it is, but...) Consider VZw's dumbphone plans at $1.99/MB - which are only unlimited with the Premium plan selection. The consider the pay-as-you-go and 10MB PPC/Smartphone/Palm plans. That's $.015 per KILOBYTE!!!!!!!! Or a whopping $15.36 per MB!!!

Also an extra GB would cost you $501.76 That's .49*1024 wow! Where as the above would land you with a $15,736+ bill!]]>Feb 29th 2008 9:45AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
I suppose if it were to video-conference my brains out while downloading the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy torrent, I'd be a bit on the screwed side.

But I think we all know that VZW is not a 'budget' friendly provider. For those that don't prefer the 'network' or their CS or their devices, it's doubtful you were ever drawn to them by the glow of the pricing.]]>Feb 29th 2008 10:27AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/5 Gigabyte Limited Usage Plan.

We all need to stick together and vote with our wallet. Move to another service thats the only way change will happen.
But if Sprint is so good why are they loosing customers? Because this is a mobile data plan to be used while you are on the go you need coverage everywhere this is where Sprint looses. Sprints Coverage and Quality leave a lot to be desired.
Ido not know about the others .
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they clearly state the smaller limit, as well as the larger limit


do i think the rest of the big companies will follow?
yes
do I think verizon is shooting themselves in the foot when they have a wounded dog laying on the side of the road looking for the final kick into the sewer system in sprint?
hell yes]]>Feb 29th 2008 12:24PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 29th 2008 12:27PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 29th 2008 12:42PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Sprint is in a big hole all thats needed is the tombstone and the dirt to cover them up.
Vzw isnt. ]]>Feb 29th 2008 2:05PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/
THIS IS NOT BEING MARKETED AS UNLIMITED FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!

Seriously.]]>Feb 29th 2008 3:47PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Feb 29th 2008 8:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Sprint is losing money hand-over-fist
Which leaves 1 question...

You want your service "UNLIMITED". But when you use 200 times more bandwidth than the average user and pay the same price who is losing?

The guy paying $60/mth and only checking e-mail, CNN and weather.com...

So how do you provide dependable, income producing service without damaging the speed/accessability of other users?

Easy you cap usage w/ overage charges. Or "throttle" the speed down. And offer cheaper plans for the smaller user thereby opening the access to more people so you can invest in new equipment... ]]>Mar 1st 2008 12:42AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 1st 2008 10:33AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Mar 4th 2008 1:33PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/02/28/verizons-new-top-data-plan-is-like-unlimited-but-with-limits/Apr 22nd 2008 4:54AM