Verizon's unlimited plans get official, not as stellar as previously assumed

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 19th 2008 at 9:48AM

We had a sneaking suspicion that the lineup of unlimited plans we got wind of earlier this week was just a bit too good to be true, and sure enough, it was. Now that Verizon's Unlimited Plans have gone official right on cue, we're left with three general plans that can each have additional lines tacked on for more dough. The $99 / month Basic Plan seems to include limitless calling only (read: messaging of all types and data still cost extra), while the Select Plan ($119.99 per month) throws in messaging but still demands $1.99 per MB of data. The Premium Plan is the one that's really attractive, offering up unlimited everything (for all intents and purposes) for $139.99 per month or $269.99 for two lines. Needless to say, we're a bit let down, but you can hit up the read link for more details on what's offered.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Filed under: Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Tags: calling plan, CallingPlan, data plan, DataPlan, plan, plans, text messaging, texting, TextMessaging, unlimited, verizon, vzw

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Khidr @ Feb 19th 2008 10:09AM

I don't know if that's what to be let down over, the uber-everything plan, actually got a little sweeter from your initial report (down by 10.00). It's actually a reasonable plan for pdaphones (if those are included in this).

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wildchild0727 @ Feb 20th 2008 11:47AM

Unfortunately PDA phones aren't included with the premium plan. There are unlimited plans available for PDA's as well though.

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Draco @ Feb 19th 2008 10:15AM

I agree that the Premium Plan is a hell of a deal. Something that as a small-business owner I would be interested in.

Now can we have an "Uber-Phone" to go with it?

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packetsniffer @ Feb 19th 2008 10:25AM

The only difference I'm seeing between the rumored plans and the new plan is a $10 lower price on the premium plan. The only thing plan I see missing is one with international data. How does that make the rumored plans too good to be true?

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Shadow08 @ Feb 21st 2008 8:02PM

Does anyone know if the 5GB limit has been lifted? This was something I was looking forward to, and would definitely be a let-down if it remains in tact.

Also, another thing I believe was expected previously was unlimited data/Get It Now usage instead of paying the ridiculous megabyte charges. I'm glad I am still on a old plan where it is free. I can use up to 5MB (cost: $10) just from previewing ringtones one time!

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Gib @ Feb 19th 2008 5:37PM

With the Data orgy unlimited minute plan the 5gb limit is lifted

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J Dizzle @ Feb 19th 2008 11:08AM

Yeah, looks like we might be a little biased engadget, hmmmm????

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Ken @ Feb 19th 2008 11:13AM

Can't compare to Helio, I pay $99 a month for Helio, and everything is included. Service is great. No other BS fees.

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MFfan310 @ Feb 19th 2008 11:44AM

VZW is also offering unlimited PDA/smartphone and BlackBerry plans for $129.99 per month ($149.99 with unlimtied messaging).

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StevieG @ Feb 19th 2008 2:08PM

Check this out...Sprinnt has had this out for a while, so AT&T and VZW has done nothing new/unique...

http://www.sprintunlimitedaccess.com/

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Johnsie776 @ Feb 19th 2008 5:59PM

That was only a regional offer and not a national one...

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Hammad @ Feb 19th 2008 5:46PM

Why all the hype around these $99 unlimited calling plans? They are way overpriced. Cricket has been offering an unlimited calling, sms texting, and picture messaging plan for $35 for a while now. They have a plan for $60 which includes long distance, roaming, unlimited web and a lot more. Come on people, wake up. Also, did I mention that Cricket has NO CONTRACTS and NO CREDIT CHECKS? T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Sprint all will nail you with a 2 year contract and a cheap phone. Be smart and check out Cricket.

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wildchild0727 @ Feb 20th 2008 11:47AM

Are you kidding me? Cricket? I absolutely suggest going with Cricket if you don't want to be able to use your phone in 80% of the country and if you want to be able to talk to the 5 other people in your city that have Cricket. Unlimited minutes, long distance and roaming anywhere in the US including Alaska and Hawaii is a hell of a lot better than not being able to go outside the county I live in. If you are that worried about credit checks then maybe you shouldn't have a cell phone.

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The SPCS Guy @ Mar 2nd 2008 12:51PM

Oh, I think ou s hould check out this link for more information:

http://www.sprintspecialoffers.com/everything/?id12=UhpChp_Billboard_SimplyEverythingPlan

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