happythoughts 0 #1 February 5, 2011 Interesting. Vz is all about their deal to sell the 4g equipment. It lets you multi-task - phone, net, downloads - all at the same time. Smart phones. So, if you buy those phones, it worries Verizon that you might use it that way. The new contract includes a concept called "throttling". If you are determined to be using too much traffic, they can slow down your response time, or just stop it. Or, they can "degrade" your data. Making JPEGs a little fuzzier. Also, the "unlimited plan" is only temporary. Kind of the telecommunications version of "bait and switch". QuoteVerizon Wireless will charge $30 per month for a so-called “unlimited” data plan paired with the new iPhone 4 Apple designed to be compatible with Verizon’s CDMA network. However, Verizon also published a terms and services document that explains that it may downsample and transcode media, as well as throttle the network’s heaviest users. The “unlimited” plan is the only data offering from Verizon, which made it clear this would be a limited-time offer, as well. Afterwards, it’s likely to switch to a two-tiered service much like it and AT&T offer for all other phones. The best parts of this will feed upon themselves. 1- They start out with an unlimited plan. 2- That is great, because you want unlimited with your new 4g smartphone. 3- Then, they cut the "unlimited" portion and charge you for "extra" use. 4- They can cut you off for "too much bandwidth". Guess who defines what "too much" use is ? 5- Fortunately, the policy isn't clear enough to face legal action. Self-creating loophole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #2 February 5, 2011 QuoteInteresting. Vz is all about their deal to sell the 4g equipment. It lets you multi-task - phone, net, downloads - all at the same time. Smart phones. So, if you buy those phones, it worries Verizon that you might use it that way. The new contract includes a concept called "throttling". If you are determined to be using too much traffic, they can slow down your response time, or just stop it. Or, they can "degrade" your data. Making JPEGs a little fuzzier. Also, the "unlimited plan" is only temporary. Kind of the telecommunications version of "bait and switch". QuoteVerizon Wireless will charge $30 per month for a so-called “unlimited” data plan paired with the new iPhone 4 Apple designed to be compatible with Verizon’s CDMA network. However, Verizon also published a terms and services document that explains that it may downsample and transcode media, as well as throttle the network’s heaviest users. The “unlimited” plan is the only data offering from Verizon, which made it clear this would be a limited-time offer, as well. Afterwards, it’s likely to switch to a two-tiered service much like it and AT&T offer for all other phones. The best parts of this will feed upon themselves. 1- They start out with an unlimited plan. 2- That is great, because you want unlimited with your new 4g smartphone. 3- Then, they cut the "unlimited" portion and charge you for "extra" use. 4- They can cut you off for "too much bandwidth". Guess who defines what "too much" use is ? 5- Fortunately, the policy isn't clear enough to face legal action. Self-creating loophole. Sounds like what the ISPs are being allowed to do under Obama's betrayal.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,069 #3 February 5, 2011 ODS giving you trouble again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtnesbitt 0 #4 February 5, 2011 Having worked in the wireless industry for 5 years I find this interesting. What was your source? -Just to clear up, the iphone 4 has nothing to do with 4g on anyones network -Almost every provider can limit your data without warning, there is usually a clause in there that has something to do with necessary resources -Unlimited data is most likely going away with ALL carriers. This is much in thanks to the iphone. Unlimited data was never an issue when people were just doing emailing but now that people are browsing all day long on their smartphones it uses quite a bit more. Again, iphone lead the way with this phenomenon hence AT&T was the first to do something about their unlimited data. -Most wireless carrier contracts are garbage. Ever why how they come up with a standard price for canceling your contract regardless of what type of plan you are on or how much you spend per year? They are typically priced just a little lower than what an attorney would cost you to exploit their piece of shit contract."If this post needs to be moderated I would prefer it to be completly removed and not edited and butchered into a disney movie" - DorkZone Hero Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #5 February 5, 2011 Quote Having worked in the wireless industry for 5 years I find this interesting. What was your source? clicky lots of articles. some provide a non-quote from an industry spokesman. why do they bother to ask them? i agree with what you wrote. all providers are setting limits. it just irritates me that there is no clear definition of what the limits are. yet, if you violate the undisclosed limits/rules, the contract is somehow legally binding. i worked with landline billing years ago. this is business as usual. i just need to vent sometimes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #6 February 5, 2011 Quote it just irritates me that there is no clear definition of what the limits are. yet, if you violate the undisclosed limits/rules, the contract is somehow legally binding. having just gone through rounds of class action lawsuits for their early termination fees, they don't seem afraid of doing it again. Cost of doing business is how I suspect they view it. Cheaper than selling "LIMITED data plans." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
