Comments on: Changed My Verizon Wireless Plan: Same Features for $30 Less

By: FL

FL — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:56:13 +0000

Verizon mailed me a flyer in Oct saying there was a cheaper plan available, and I switched in Nov. So they do proactively notify customers of lower-priced plans. Maybe there is some catch to the new plan, but if there is, I haven’t found it yet. Also when I have called them they have been very good about recommending a different plan on the phone that better matches my usage.

By: GluKelu

GluKelu — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:37:10 +0000

I tried myvalidas.com and I have to agree with the article… I uploaded my bill for free and was able to decide whether or not it was worth the $5 to see the entire report.

They saved me $280 this year.. I had several ‘unlimited’ plans that I definately didnt need and I was able to see who I called the most and when I made my calls the most. The carriers never tell me this… the pushy sales reps at the stores insist that unlimited is a safe option to avoid overages. It reminds me of the bully in school telling me I could buy him lunch everyday or get a daily beating. Now I have a bodyguard that cost a fraction of the price :)

I have to get my boss to use this for our company.. they are always complaining about the “stupid cellphone bill’.

Thanks myvalidas.com!

By: Flexo

Flexo — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:37:29 +0000

Chaka: I’ve been a Verizon Wireless customer for a while. When I purchased my first cell phone, Verizon had the best coverage in my area. I haven’t seen any reason to switch providers, though from what I understand AT&T has equal or better coverage now.

I chose BlackBerry because I wanted something that is part organizer, part web, part phone with access to email. The other web phones on Verizon were more like toys and targeted towards kids.

By: Chaka Khan

Chaka Khan — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:11:30 +0000

Can you share insight into why you went with 1) a Blackberry and 2) Verizon? I’m an AT&T customer who’s contract is up and I’ve heard great things about Verizon. I’m also leaning towards buying a phone with Internet capabilities. Did you buy the phone online and then get Verizon service? Or buy the phone at a Verizon store, or a big box retailer? Inquiring minds want to know!

By: Miss M

Miss M — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:17:49 +0000

I was just doing my own analysis yesterday on our verizon bill. Our usage has dropped dramatically since we signed up a few years ago and we’re paying way too much. The problem is the family plans are in 700 minute increments, they don’t give you a lot of choice it’s either 700, 1400 etc. Then the per minute overage charge is so high they make it a tough choice between lower minutes and a chance you’ll go over or higher minutes you may never use. I can definitely drop us to the 1400 minute plan but the 700 is a gamble. Decisions decisions.

By: Flexo

Flexo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:08:24 +0000

Craig: This website will work for any kind of phone, not just BlackBerry or iPhone. Regardless of the type of phone or plan you currently have, you could benefit from checking these websites to see if you could save money by switching to a plan that better fits your usage patterns.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:00:33 +0000

Thanks for the tip. I currently have a Blackberry Curve but took off the internet and enterprise feature because it was costing too much and the internet was too slow. I haven’t decided if I want to upgrade to the next Blackberry or go for the iPhone, but if I stick with Blackberry I certainly will be using this tips. Thanks!