Hell No Mo' Expensive VZW Shared Data - What 2 Do? How Keep Double Data & Cool

VeryGreedy

VeryGreedyYesterday, Verizon  Wireless unveiled its shared data plans and pricing which some are calling underwhelming. Analysts note that customers may revolt because it will be more expensive for many customers.

The initial buy-in for data for a smartphone at $50 for one gigabyte is steep even though voice and text messages are unlimited.

Consumer Group Public Knowledge noted that it took Verizon one year from offering unlimited data for $30 a month to charging $50 per 1 GB.  The Communication Workers of America are calling Verizon Wireless, Verigreedy.

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Another Sign that Droid Incredible 4G LTE Release Date Coming Soon

Droid Incredibl 4G LTE

Droid Incredibl 4G LTEWhile trying to figure out the latest status of the Droid incredible 4G LTE, we noticed that someone on eBay is selling a dummy display unit of the Droid incredible 4G LTE.  When these non-working  display devices show up, it is usually a sign of a forthcoming release date.

Some believe that the Droid Incredible 4G LTE will be released on June 21. There have also been signs showing the Droid Incredible 4G LTE showing up in Verizon stores.

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VZW Share Everything Data Plans: How Keep Unlimited Data with Samsung Galaxy S3 & Maybe Droid Incredible 4G LTE?

VZW Share Everything

VZW Share EverythingVerizon Wireless, today, introduced a totally revamped pricing structure for new customers and new contracts called "The Share Everything Plan."  The new plans will be in force starting June 28 and you don't have to change from your present Verizon plans as long as you don't sign a new contract and buy a new subsidized phone.

Share Everything Plans with at least one smartphone include unlimited voice minutes, unlimited text, video and picture messaging and a single data allowance for up to 10 Verizon Wireless devices.

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Verizon Jetpack 890L Packs 4G LTE Global Ready

JetPack

JetPackThe Verizon Jetpack 890L will be available May 24. The Verizon Jetpack, developed by ZTE, produces Wi-Fi mobile hotspots for sharing high-speed 4G LTE connectivity with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

With the Jetpack features the latest security software, featuring VPN passthrough and WEP/WPA/WPA2 support. Travelers should like new features including an OLED screen and interactive keypad, which helps manage connections, settings and also displays data usage alerts.

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Sprint Cheapr Plans 4 Smartphone(HTC EVO 4G) & Tablet Tethering?

Sprint

SprintSprint has changed plans for tethering and hotspot pricing for smart phones and tablets.  Sprint is no longer offering the $30 per month 5GB hotspot plan but existing customers will be able to to keep their plan and be grandfathered.

Starting May 18 Sprint  to a mobile hotspot (MHS) plans are:

•$19.99/per month for 2 GB of combined 3G/4G on-network data - this plan is $10 less than the original lowest price plan.
•$49.99/per month for 6 GB of combined 3G/4G on-network data.

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