Verizon Revised Its Original Unlimited Plan

Quite recently, Verizon has revised its unlimited wireless plan and there is not much for the customers to be happy about. In other words, the whole revision in the plan has turned out to be a disappointment for the users. Let’s see how and why.

Revisions in Verizon Unlimited Plan

Verizon, the largest free government phone service provider, had introduced its unlimited plan after all the telecommunication giants got into a huge battle over customers.

All four of the major telecom companies – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint had introduced unlimited plans recently with a vision of removing the limits on data usage by their customers.

Verizon’s unlimited plan, costing $80 a month, was part of this ongoing battle and people seemed to like it aside from having a few loopholes.

Thus, with the plan, the government assistance cell phone service provider managed to attract numerous new customers.

However, now Verizon has increased the price of the same plan and the good news is that the video speed is high-definition 720p now instead of 480p.

There is a cheaper alternative for the plan too that is available for $75. However, the videos running on this plan are of DVD quality.

The unlimited plan is also available for families with four members. The family version of the plan is available for $200 and the cheaper version is available for $160. Thus, the customers can get what they need based on their requirement and budget.

The customers who already use the unlimited plan by the free governmentphone service provider can stick to the old plan with a benefit of 720p of video speed on their phones, which was not the case earlier. Thus, the 4K-resolution is not available now. However, that wouldn’t be much of a change for most people.

The unlimited plan, Go Unlimited, by the government assistance cell phone service provider was earlier available in four variations, $75, $65, $50, and $40 per line. And now, the revised plan – 

Beyond Unlimited – is available for $85, $80, $60, and $50 per line. The revisions have brought changes in video streaming, data speed and quality, and the plan comes with Verizon Up rewards.

Also, with the revisions, the plan allows free calls, texting, and data in Mexico and Canada.

“These plans give you the best unlimited choices, but you also get what only Verizon can give you: the best network, the best rewards program, the best way to manage your plan with the My Verizon app and the best selection of phones and devices,” said the free government phone service provider in a press release.

In a Nutshell

With the revisions in the unlimited plan, Verizon isn’t going to gain much because there isn’t much that the company is offering with its Beyond Unlimited plan. Thus, it is tough to say how customers are going to react to the alterations in the unlimited plan.

It can turn good or bad or can stay neutral for the telecom giant, so, we’ll have to wait and watch how things unfold. 

T-Mobile’s REVVL: A Game Changer among Budget Phones

Recently, T-Mobile has come out with a bang! Not with a new plan or new service, but with its own branded mobile phone – REVVL. This is the first ever branded smartphone released by the third largest government cell phone service provider of the US.

There is a lot going on after the release of the amazing budget phone REVVL as the phone seems like a total win. Along with key specs, the revolutionary fingerprint lock, and budget prices, REVVL already seems like tough competition for high-priced flagship phones.

As the free cell phone service provider has mentioned, T-Mobile’s REVVL is about how to keep your phone under budget and not about how much more you can spend on a basic technological need.

REVVL: All you need to know

The basic features of REVVL include a 5.5” HD Display, 32 GB of storage, 2 GB RAM, and cameras including 13 MP primary and a 5 MP Selfie shooter. Other than these features, the latest feature that you can see in this phone is the fingerprint sensor at the back which is a rare sight in budget smartphones.

With these features and a 3,000 mAh battery, the government cell phone service provider is surely trying to stand out as the prices at which the phone is offered are quite affordable.

The phone runs on Android Nougat and is available through T-Mobile with an offer of $5 per month without any down payment, if the customer gets the JUMP! On Demand plan of the free cell phone provider.

The other option of getting the phone is with a straight payment of $125.

With the launch of the phone, T-Mobile has also made certain amendments in its JUMP! On Demand plan – a plan that allows customers to upgrade their devices. These amendments are made in order to allow subscribers to switch to budget phones too, instead of only going for the high-priced ones.

Now, with the JUMP! On Demand plan, the available devices will be called the ‘SmartPicks’. These smartphones include REVVL, LG Aristo, LG K20 Plus, ZTE ZMAX Pro, and Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime.

According to Mike Sievert, the COO of T-Mobile, “Not everyone walks into a T-Mobile store and wants the latest flagship. In a world where new phone prices go up year after year, many of our customers are looking for ways to keep up with the Joneses – in terms of features – without needing to keep up with the Kardashians – in terms of how much they spend.”

“Lucky for them, some of today’s most affordable phones have features once available only on the latest flagships. We’re seeing budget-friendly phones today that are practically identical to flagships from just a couple years ago. Gorgeous screens, great cameras on the front and back, and plenty of memory and power to run the most popular apps. That’s exactly what many of our customers – who tell us they want a boatload of features without spending a boatload – are looking for.” He added.

These words by the government cell phone service provider’s COO are directed towards the high-priced smartphones from Samsung and Apple. Especially the upcoming iPhone 8 which is supposed to be priced at $1000.

In a Nutshell

REVVL is just launched in the market and its reviews are yet to come in the market. With the new phone, we will have to see how T-Mobile will achieve new heights. 

T-Mobile’s JUMP! On Demand: New Bait For Users

T-Mobile once again made it to the headlines with another program that lets users upgrade their phones every 30 days. The program is best-suited for users that like being upgraded to the cutting-edge technology.

Earlier this month, the offer was introduced for users to upgrade their devices three times a year. But now, with the 30-day option, the free government phone service provider has made things much more exciting for their users. 

T-Mobile’s JUMP! On Demand

The JUMP! On Demand by T-Mobile is available for both the existing subscribers and for the non-subscribers who would like to switch to T-Mobile’s postpaid or free government phone service.  

To get the program, the subscriber has to enter into an 18-month lease agreement that will allow the customer to get their device upgraded once every 30 days.

The monthly payment of the customers and the payments made throughout the lease agreement depend upon the approval of credit for the customer. Also, it depends upon the choice of the paid or free government cell phone plan you choose, government taxes and fees, and that of the device.

All the devices leased through the program JUMP! On Demand are owned by T-Mobile.

To get started with the program, non-subscribers of the free governmentphone service provider can call 1-800-866-2453 and if you’re an existing subscriber, you can simply dial 611 to get into the program.

The devices eligible for the plan include iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, LG G5, Samsung Galaxy S7, Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, etc. For inquiry about the eligibility of your device, you can ask T-Mobile customer support or visit any T-Mobile store.

If you’re on an active lease agreement with the free government phone service provider, you can either upgrade your device, purchase it, or can end the lease.

The option to upgrade the device allows you to get a new device every 30 days. To upgrade, you will have to choose a different device model, a different device, or a different memory size. Also, the device you have under your old postpaid or free government cell phone plan lease must be in a good condition.

In the program, the free government cell phone plan provider didn’t mention the whole list of eligible devices besides the ones listed above. Thus, the customers will have to confirm before they go for the agreement under the program.

In a Nutshell

With the JUMP! On Demand program, T-Mobile is going to attract a number of new and existing customers as it seems quite exciting for the customers. The program is aimed at offering a choice of devices to the customers, so they don’t have to stick to just one device throughout their lease agreement.

Thus, the program offers high-quality devices and we’re hoping that the customers get to choose the other devices as well. So, in all, the program is going to be a win for T-Mobile as far as we can see it!

The rest depends on how it actually goes! 

Verizon Getting in Charter’s Way to Expansion and Build Out

Among all the leading telecom service providers, there prevails a monopoly of one government cell phone service provider or the other. To maintain this monopolist position, the telecom giants often go out of their way to be an impediment in the services of others.

The exact thing happened recently when Verizon was seen coming in Charter’s way. Let’s see what happened.

Verizon Being an Obstacle in Charter’s Expansion

Now, the problem arises with Charter’s move of expansion where the company needs to attach its equipment and wiring to roadside poles in order to provide customers with its services. The expansion is to be carried out in New York State.

The services to be offered by Charter include internet service and TV services offered by the company.

The issue arises because most of these roadside poles are either owned or co-owned by Verizon. Thus, to give Charter a chance to deploy its equipment on these poles, Verizon, the leading government cell phone service provider, has to take its own equipment down from a number of them.

For this, Charter Communications has evidently submitted 822 applications for pole attachments to Verizon. These applications included attachment requests for around 55, 856 poles. Along with the applications, Charter has also paid application fees of $409,296 to Verizon.

Now, besides this, Verizon – that is known for its government cell phone plan – has been giving a hard time to Charter in the approval of the applications.

Out of the 822 applications, only 179 have been approved by Verizon to date. According to a complaint sent to the PSC by Charter, even after receiving the application fees, the government cell phone service provider isn’t taking the desired actions.

It has been seen that after the acquisition of Time Warner cable by Charter Communications, the company is bound to expand to new areas and Verizon is being a great obstacle in its way.

According to Charter, Verizon is doing so for competitive reasons as the company, while being celebrated for its government cell phone plans, also offers TV services through its FiOS cable TV.

This clearly shows that Charter’s TV and Internet services are bound to clash with that of Verizon’s in the capital region and this is evidently dodged by the leading government cell phone service provider – Verizon.

What Verizon Has To Say

While being accused of deliberately delaying its work on pole requests by Charter, Verizon denies the matter completely.  

According to Verizon’s spokesperson Raymond McConville, "We have been more than cooperative and even presented Charter with options to speed up their construction efforts,"

"For them to try to shift blame is puzzling at best. We stand ready to continue to assist them and again provide them with the methods to speed things up”, he added.

In a Nutshell

If Verizon is deliberately getting in Charter’s way, the reasons are pretty loud and clear. However, because of these reasons, the internet users that have opted for Charter’s services might suffer because of Verizon’s level of cooperation. 

Verizon Stands Third In the New Wireless Speed Test

Ookla, the company known for its famous Speedtest services has conducted another speed test for wireless networks and for Verizon, the news isn’t so good! When tested for raw speed, Verizon seems to lag way behind in the race, scoring the third spot.

Ookla’s Speed Test

Ookla is the renowned company that’s responsible for conducting the speed tests for different telecommunication giants including the huge government cell phone providers.

From the data of the past few months, it has been seen that Verizon ranks third in the speed test conducted by Ookla.

It has been a great disappointment on Verizon’s part as the network has been the most expensive one among all the top free government cell phone service providers. Besides offering such pricey prepaid and postpaid plans, the network provider lags way behind in the speed test.

Verizon finds itself in third place in the test behind T-Mobile and AT&T.

However, the Ookla speed test doesn’t necessarily give a clear image of the network as the test data has been collected from the Ookla Speedtest Service users, which is quite a small portion of users.  

Thus, judging the giant government cell phone provider wholly on the basis of such a small amount of diverse users can be a little unjustified.

Also, it has been seen that users generally run a speed test when their network isn’t performing normal and this greatly depends on the devices being used and their location. Thus, the speed test results are greatly diverse and biased.

On the other hand, Ookla has been considered to be a renowned name for its speed test services, thus, people are still going to judge Verizon on the basis of this test.

The reasons behind the slowed down speed of the Verizon network are considered to be many. But as per T-Mobile, Verizon’s situation has gotten this bad because of the new unlimited plans being introduced by the giant free governmentcell phone service provider.

Also, when you look back at the recent performance of the telecom giant, Verizon has been losing its name in the market because of slowed down speed and interrupted services.

This has inversely impacted the reputation of the free government cell phone service provider.

Conversely, with an inclining growth curve towards a good reputation and success, T-Mobile has been coming out as one of the widely expanding government cell phone service providers.

According to the speed test, AT&T has also maintained its position in the top 2 networks as usual.

In a Nutshell

Recently, the news headlines have not been in favor of the biggest government cell phone service provider, Verizon. Thus, the telecom giant is losing its good reputation in the market.

It might be just a bad phase for the service provider but it’s making Verizon lose its subscribers and customers in a large amount. To get back on track, Verizon needs a great data plan and the company must start working on improving its raw speed so as to win its customers and reputation back in the market. 

Sprint’s New Promotion Trick: A Desperate Move to Get More Customers

Amidst the merger talks with T-Mobile, Sprint made quite a desperate move in the market that is termed as an aggressive promotion technique. On Tuesday, the 4^th largest US telecom carrier launched its new unlimited plan that is directed to loot the customers of its rivals.

The Plan

“Stop feeling ripped-off by Verizon”, says the introductory line of the Unlimited Plan launched by Sprint. This shows the direct approach of Sprint’s new free government cell phone plan to target the customers of Verizon.  

The plan offers a years’ worth of unlimited data, talk, and text. It is available for the customers who bring their own device from the other telecom giants, especially Verizon. The customers must own the device that they bring for the offer.  

The offer lasts until 30^th June. According to the plan, the customer has to pay the admin fee of $1.99 for one month and for the SIM card, a sum of $2.99 is to be paid, plus the taxes.

Throughout this unlimited government cell phone plan, the customer will enjoy 4G LTE data with the data speed of 1.5 Mbps for music and 8 Mbps for streaming games. As for the videos, one can watch HD videos in 1080p.

Mobile hotspot of around 10 GB is also available with the plan. After you’ve spent the mobile hotspot allowance, the speed of the hotspot is dropped to 2G. To renew the hotspot data, you will need to buy it again and it costs around $15 for 1 GB.

Sprint’s new free government cell phone plan is available to those who sign up for automatic payment of bills. The eligible phones are of a handful of manufacturers like Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola.

Sprint’s Idea behind the Plan

Evidently, Sprint is targeting its rivals and to be very precise – Verizon. However, the execution of the unlimited free government cell phone plan by Sprint is being done in a smart manner. With a very low cost, the carrier is experimenting in the telecom market.

The plan is offered online and all the marketing and promotions are done on Sprint’s official website. There is no physical promotion on billboards or even on TV. This shows that Sprint is cutting low on the costs that it might have incurred in the marketing of the plan.

Also, Sprint is not aiming for immediate results. Slowly and steadily, the government cell phone service provider is seeking better results by defeating its rivals and inducing their customers to switch.

The customers who are looking for low-cost government cell phone services and who can bear the slow data speed and deprioritization during network congestion would actually want to switch to Sprint.

No doubt, the plan is worth a look that’s what Sprint intended to do to entice users who are burdened by overpriced data plans.

So, Sprint has made its desperate move. It’s to be seen whether things turn out well or not! Will Sprint bring Verizon’s shares down in the market? The right time will tell! 

T-Mobile Soon to Offer the New iPad Pro Models

Apple announced the release of new iPad hardware in the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2017. And a day after the announcement, T-Mobile confirmed that it is going to sell the new iPad models, soon in the following week.

The immediate announcement by the government cell phone service provider shows its alertness and focus on the market and competition.

Here is what all you need to know about the announcement.

About The New iPad Models

The two iPad Pro models launched by Apple are of 10.5 and 12.9 inches. Both the models are available in the storage slots of 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB. All the model variations will be available with T-Mobile, one of the leading government cell phone service providers of the date.

Both the new iPad Pro Models are available in the colors – Space Gray, Silver, and Gold while the 10.5-inch model is available in Rose Gold as well.

The all-new models of iPad are to be offered by T-Mobile online as well as at the T-Mobile stores throughout the US. Thus, if you were planning to switch to T-Mobile’s services or to get another cell phone plan, you’ve got another reason to give it a shot!

The new iPad models come with the 64-bit A10X Fusion chip processor by Apple. This new processor is said to have the CPU performance 30 percent faster and the GPU performance 40 percent faster than the A9X processor chip. The latter is found in the previously launched models of iPad Pro like the previous generation 9.7 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models.

The new processor is said to make the new iPad Pro models faster and high performing as compared to most laptops and PCs, leading the markets. The promising performance and a great repute of Apple, makes this offer greatly beneficial for T-Mobile, a growing government cell phone service provider of the time.

T-Mobile’s Offer

Just a day after the announcement of the launch of new iPad Pro Models, T-Mobile jumped into action and announced to offer the models along with its cell phone plans.

The T-Mobile ONE customers using AutoPay can add the new models of iPad Pro to their ongoing plans. This way, they can get their tablet and use it with T-Mobile’s unlimited 4G LTE data. All of this, just for $20 a month! 

The offer is considered as a smart decision taken by the leading government cell phone service provider.

What’s the Catch?

With the offer of Apple’s new iPad Pro models with its cell phone plans, T-Mobile is targeting some high-end customers. It is quite a given that the customers who will go for the iPad Pro are surely financially backed and can avail the high-priced cell phone plans of T-Mobile.

Thus, the vision of T-Mobile behind the offer is quite clear as the service provider is targeting its pick of the bunch customers so as to expand its services through its expensive plans and earn profits. This offer will not only make the customer base of T-Mobile stronger but will also help it stay much ahead in the competition.

Thus, T-Mobile is again going to beat its fellow government cell phone service providers with this smart move.