Thread: Ask ANY VZW related question, including Tethering (no OS ?s)

Hi jnepsa,
I have Tetherberry and use it very rarely maybe an hour or two a week, never go over the 5mb or even ever close, I understand tethering is a no no but assume in an emergency its a great program for example reviewing a contract that I cant read on my phone, as long as i stay under the radar am i ok or do they notice those hour long use surges??????

I'm currently on a Select Family plan with 5 phones. 2 phones are Blackberry Storms and I'm paying an extra $30/ea for unlimited data. Would I save money by going to the connect plan? Thanks

Originally Posted by gatewayad

Hi jnepsa,
I have Tetherberry and use it very rarely maybe an hour or two a week, never go over the 5mb or even ever close, I understand tethering is a no no but assume in an emergency its a great program for example reviewing a contract that I cant read on my phone, as long as i stay under the radar am i ok or do they notice those hour long use surges??????

you will be fine. There are two things you want to avoid. 1) going over the 5GB. 2) large changes in usage under 5GB i.e.- if you normally average 1.5GB of use per month, then in a month you go to 3 or more GB, That has triggered some red flags lately. If its something you want to start using more, take your time working up higher.

Originally Posted by jnepsa

you will be fine. There are two things you want to avoid. 1) going over the 5GB. 2) large changes in usage under 5GB i.e.- if you normally average 1.5GB of use per month, then in a month you go to 3 or more GB, That has triggered some red flags lately. If its something you want to start using more, take your time working up higher.

Thanks, I will keep that in mind. Just want to stay out of trouble :arms:

Originally Posted by DesertRat

I'm currently on a Select Family plan with 5 phones. 2 phones are Blackberry Storms and I'm paying an extra $30/ea for unlimited data. Would I save money by going to the connect plan? Thanks

No, we were actually talking about this earlier. In the future there may be a plan that comes out to have multiple blackberrys at a set price like family share for BB. As of currently even if you go on the connect or premium plan you will still have to carry the BB package on your two phones.

http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/v...plan-info.html

check out that thread for some more info and if you have more questions fire away

So are the any recommendations I can get to reduce my bill?

Originally Posted by DesertRat

So are the any recommendations I can get to reduce my bill?

can you please list for me all your plan details... what plan, features included, insurance, ringback tones, subscrptions(like vznav, or visual voicemail).

Originally Posted by jnepsa

can you please list for me all your plan details... what plan, features included, insurance, ringback tones, subscrptions(like vznav, or visual voicemail).

PM sent

P.S. I have insurance on 1 phone only, my son has lost/broke his phone 3 times with no insurance.

Been with Verizon since July of 08 and I have just been given the ok to get a new phone at the new every 2 price. So a new storm for example will be $99.00. My question is I don’t understand how long I am extending my contract, just 2 full years more total right? I haven't seen an e.t.f. above $175.00 and that is for two year contracts. I have no intention of cancelling; just want to understand what I am getting into. The rep that did this for me said to use my $100.00 off wisely since they ne2 deal will change soon to 30/70 or something. I want to use this upgrade for one of that new berry’s that might be coming out. Thanks, Rudy

Originally Posted by FISH4RUDY

Been with Verizon since July of 08 and I have just been given the ok to get a new phone at the new every 2 price. So a new storm for example will be $99.00. My question is I don’t understand how long I am extending my contract, just 2 full years more total right? I haven't seen an e.t.f. above $175.00 and that is for two year contracts. I have no intention of cancelling; just want to understand what I am getting into. The rep that did this for me said to use my $100.00 off wisely since they ne2 deal will change soon to 30/70 or something. I want to use this upgrade for one of that new berry’s that might be coming out. Thanks, Rudy

You only had it for one year and they are giving you ok on getting a new phone?? wow...

Originally Posted by Geeanywhere

You only had it for one year and they are giving you ok on getting a new phone?? wow...

I have been with Verizon for god know how long :lmao: (seriously I can't remember) but I have always found that if you ask and get a no, then ask again they have always taken care of me. Whether it be adding insurance to my Storm 4 months after I bought it or anything else. There customer serivice is the best I have found in today's market. That is why I am and always will be a Verizon customer (that and the network).

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been with Verizon for god know how long :lmao: (seriously I can't remember) but I have always found that if you ask and get a no, then ask again they have always taken care of me. Whether it be adding insurance to my Storm 4 months after I bought it or anything else. There customer serivice is the best I have found in today's market. That is why I am and always will be a Verizon customer (that and the network).

I agree with Bryan, no one can beat their customer service Their new every two is every 2 years, but they can also offer a discounted price on phones after one year.

Originally Posted by Bryan

I have been with Verizon for god know how long :lmao: (seriously I can't remember) but I have always found that if you ask and get a no, then ask again they have always taken care of me. Whether it be adding insurance to my Storm 4 months after I bought it or anything else. There customer serivice is the best I have found in today's market. That is why I am and always will be a Verizon customer (that and the network).

That is so true. I got a free 2 months for my troubles on my storm...

Originally Posted by FISH4RUDY

Been with Verizon since July of 08 and I have just been given the ok to get a new phone at the new every 2 price. So a new storm for example will be $99.00. My question is I don’t understand how long I am extending my contract, just 2 full years more total right? I haven't seen an e.t.f. above $175.00 and that is for two year contracts. I have no intention of cancelling; just want to understand what I am getting into. The rep that did this for me said to use my $100.00 off wisely since they ne2 deal will change soon to 30/70 or something. I want to use this upgrade for one of that new berry’s that might be coming out. Thanks, Rudy

hi rudy,
Yes this is just another 2 year contract. And actually the NE2 credits have changed already for new upgrades, and customers. They will 30 for single line and 50 for family primary. So Yes MAKE SURE you are getting what you want this go round. And for all of you.. If you are on a qualifing price plan you can upgrade after one year every year just usually no NE2, and guys really VZW CSR..they have all the power. Really just remember that.

Originally Posted by olta777

I agree with Bryan, no one can beat their customer service Their new every two is every 2 years, but they can also offer a discounted price on phones after one year.

his head is big enough...if you blow it up anymore hes going to need his own section.

:ban:

Originally Posted by jnepsa

his head is big enough...if you blow it up anymore hes going to need his own section.

:ban:

:lmao: :lmao:

Nah, Bryan is good :You_Rock_Emoticon:

Originally Posted by jnepsa

hi rudy,
Yes this is just another 2 year contract. And actually the NE2 credits have changed already for new upgrades, and customers. They will 30 for single line and 50 for family primary. So Yes MAKE SURE you are getting what you want this go round. And for all of you.. If you are on a qualifing price plan you can upgrade after one year every year just usually no NE2, and guys really VZW CSR..they have all the power. Really just remember that.

So even tho I had this contract for a year, I am eligible for an upgrade?

Originally Posted by Geeanywhere

So even tho I had this contract for a year, I am eligible for an upgrade?

if u are on a qualifing plan what plan r u on and what day did it start

Originally Posted by jnepsa

if u are on a qualifing plan what plan r u on and what day did it start

I had it since april 08. I think ne2

Originally Posted by Geeanywhere

I had it since april 08. I think ne2

no i mean umm ok I am on the nationwide select family share 700

what is yours?

as long as your base plan is more than 59.99 single line and 79.99 family yes you can upgrade after one year