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62. Verizon probably would win; however, I believe that a case can be made that at the time we chose the

Fri Jul 22, 2016, 05:55 AM

Jul 2016

unlimited plan, Verizon agreed we could keep it as long as we never switched to a different plan.

Then, when they found out that they underestimated usage, they wanted to end them on their terms.

So consumers paid more for these plans when data use was lower, in part because of the assurances that would always be there for us.

So what should Verizon do to make it right? I'm not unreasonable, a payment of $250,000 per customer for breaking their promises should do it. They can take my payment out of the CEO's bonus and he'll never miss it.

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Verizon to disconnect unlimited data customers who use over 100GB/month [View all] NWCorona Jul 2016 OP

Who uses 100 GB a month? George II Jul 2016 #1

Quite a few do. The Netflix HD stream clocks at about 3 gigs per hr NWCorona Jul 2016 #4

Using mobile data sharp_stick Jul 2016 #12

But it's growing. I don't have a land line of any kind at home. NWCorona Jul 2016 #13

I don't have a hardline but never watch a movie on my phone yeoman6987 Jul 2016 #23

Maybe a short YouTube video, but if I am going to watch a movie, I will do it on a still_one Jul 2016 #26

Exactly yeoman6987 Jul 2016 #38

I chromecast movies from my phone to a large screen tv. Lots of people do. DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2016 #54

That true I forgot about CROMECAST yeoman6987 Jul 2016 #57

You would be surprised Lonusca Jul 2016 #39

Lets be honest here though... Lancero Jul 2016 #44

Yes lets be honest Lonusca Jul 2016 #47

No cable or DSL here, phones work at 3G level and my internet is a cell modem. Kali Jul 2016 #53

This. scscholar Jul 2016 #46

Movie viewers and Live streamers Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #6

So people will actually watch an entire MOVIE on a damn phone?? 7962 Jul 2016 #11

Some of the "phones" are really "phablets" BumRushDaShow Jul 2016 #18

"Phablet"!! Thats hilarious, I've never heard that term. is it yours? 7962 Jul 2016 #49

LOL I started seeing that term a couple years ago BumRushDaShow Jul 2016 #61

I have before and it's not that bad. NWCorona Jul 2016 #19

True, I have done that & it will spike my data 7962 Jul 2016 #50

Yup! People often complain about how high the Hotspot data usage is NWCorona Jul 2016 #51

Chromecast is a data killer too! I couldn't believe my usage when I first got it NWCorona Jul 2016 #17

Also, you can purchase a hotspot unit ... aggiesal Jul 2016 #22

Fulltimers pamela Jul 2016 #41

i have an unlimited plan from verizon that I signed up for years ago Mosby Jul 2016 #2

Don't fall for it! NWCorona Jul 2016 #5

the thing is that my monthy bill is around 100 dollars Mosby Jul 2016 #30

Try this app or something similar if you are interested in your data use NWCorona Jul 2016 #31

thanks, I'll check it out. nt Mosby Jul 2016 #36

Don't get rid of it-sell it if you don't want it. pamela Jul 2016 #43

I Have An RobinA Jul 2016 #63

I hope they get their hands slapped so hard they fall off. truthisfreedom Jul 2016 #3

Easy fix Old Codger Jul 2016 #7

That's definitely an option for some. NWCorona Jul 2016 #9

Well Old Codger Jul 2016 #20

Agreed! Those are ridiculous prices. NWCorona Jul 2016 #21

They say that, ... aggiesal Jul 2016 #25

That's not bad and will actually get most things done. NWCorona Jul 2016 #27

i turned off my wifi on my phone Mosby Jul 2016 #34

Residential use should be limited to 1.5Mbs - Nobody needs more than T1 speeds snooper2 Jul 2016 #65

Actually a lot of options. T-Mobile, Sprint, even under the right bundled package AT&T, still_one Jul 2016 #28

Why I only use my phone to make and receive calls. Occasionally I use the camera hobbit709 Jul 2016 #8

I commend you on your self-control! NWCorona Jul 2016 #10

I remember some time ago someone suggested a game to play. hobbit709 Jul 2016 #14

That is a sweet game! NWCorona Jul 2016 #15

I'm betting more on Idiocracy. hobbit709 Jul 2016 #16

So much for honoring a contract geomon666 Jul 2016 #24

That is where I think they are going to have a problem. still_one Jul 2016 #29

Honor is good until people take advantage of you for it. Lancero Jul 2016 #45

Those unlimited plans are expired contracts now William Seger Jul 2016 #48

So why don't they just discontinue the plans for all? tomhayes Jul 2016 #55

Once the contract is over, christx30 Jul 2016 #56

Verizon probably would win; however, I believe that a case can be made that at the time we chose the 24601 Jul 2016 #62

As long as you are within a contract, christx30 Jul 2016 #66

Data Caps vs. Consumers' Usage CobaltBlue Jul 2016 #32

I'm obviously biased but I have an issue on how one uses there NWCorona Jul 2016 #35

And VR Bradical79 Jul 2016 #67

I'm not with Verison. I don't have a smartphone (yet) Thinking about it. Flip phone forever. YOHABLO Jul 2016 #33

Technology is definitely a double edged sword NWCorona Jul 2016 #37

My wife got a free trial of Amazon Unlimited, christx30 Jul 2016 #42

My favorite smartphone feature is the Kindle App, basically it's a bunch of books with me Bluenorthwest Jul 2016 #40

I don't think either of the two of my kids who have unlimited data use that much Kali Jul 2016 #52

That kind of data usage would be costing Verizon $$ astral Jul 2016 #58

FYI NWCorona Jul 2016 #59

It costs Verizon very little. DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2016 #60

But The Various Industries RobinA Jul 2016 #64