Now that Verizon has also added more data to the plans, it shows just how much users are becoming hungrier for data.
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If you are a user of the low-end plan, you will now have to pay $35 a month, $5 more than the usual prices.
The “M” plan will go up by $5 to $50 a month, while its data will rise from 3GB to 4GB. Following up on this morning’s rumor, it seems that Verizon’s data package price increases may actually be set to take place this week, as Verizon will be holding an online conference tomorrow at 1 PM Eastern to talk about how customers are getting “complete control” over their wireless plans. Additionally, last week’s report pointed to new features arriving for some plans.
Verizon will be increasing the costs of its monthly smartphone plans, as well as how much data they offer, in the near future according to a new report. That feature, according to the report, will be available to customers on an XL or XXL plan and to others for an additional $5 a month. In addition, Safety Mode will reportedly help customers find out when their monthly data allowances are nearly empty. Plus, Verizon will reportedly roll out a “Safety Mode” that removes overage fees but throttles customers’ internet speeds the moment they eclipse their allotted data usage.
Verizon wouldn’t confirm the news to CNET, but promised some exciting “fireworks” coming later this week.
For Verizon, a move toward unlimited “Safety Mode” data may be a response to the success of AT&T’s unlimited data service, as well as T-Mobile’s continued momentum.
The expanded pool of data means that you’ll be able to stream more Netflix or Spotify on your mobile device without fear of going over your limit.
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CNET previously reported that Verizon is also planning a rollover data program and improved plans for calling to Canada and Mexico as part of the upcoming changes.
