phantom phenom
Well-Known Member
Today at CES conference
Question - What is 4G pricing model?
Answer: Not releasing pricing today
Question - What is 4G pricing model?
Answer: Not releasing pricing today
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sorry guys Verizon havent reveal 4G pricing for smartphone yet
- Thread starter phantom phenom
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Yeah I watch the live feed and the guy asked the verizon mustache reps. This would of been the perfect place to answer the question. The only thing I can think of is that the pricing will be ski high so they were afraid that people would not be interested once they heard about the plains.
AMTrombley0924
Android Enthusiast
For USB modems, they are $50 for 5GB and $80 for 10GB. However, I expect VZW will create a separate model of tiered prices for smartphones because not everyone used 5GB of data, even with a fast network. Think about it: when VZW implemented the tiered model for 3G phones, 5GB was on the high end. I doubt most people would bite if 5GB for $50 was the lowest plan for a phone you could get on the 4G network. I'm just going to be patient and wait until they announce a new model.
On another (tangential) note, I love all these sexy new phones with dual cores, HD recording, front-facing cameras (I LOVE these phones!), but I found one thing a tinge disappointing: No QWERTY phones? What happened to the Merge? I know many people don't dig the physical qwerty phones anymore, but I found it slightly lame that there won't ever be a 4G qwerty phone. When I got the Droid, I fell in love with google and Android, and would love to continue using the OS, but one of the key reasons I went with Android (over the BB Storm 2) was because it offered a qwerty keyboard.
I guess my point is, one of the big selling factors Android had over iOS and RIM was it's variety of different phones to fit the needs of almost anyone (think of all the awesome Android phones VZW offers now on 3G). I just found it disappointing that VZW is starting off it's new 4G network with a lineup that isn't exactly as diverse as it used to be.
Sorry I went off on a rant here... :-/
On another (tangential) note, I love all these sexy new phones with dual cores, HD recording, front-facing cameras (I LOVE these phones!), but I found one thing a tinge disappointing: No QWERTY phones? What happened to the Merge? I know many people don't dig the physical qwerty phones anymore, but I found it slightly lame that there won't ever be a 4G qwerty phone. When I got the Droid, I fell in love with google and Android, and would love to continue using the OS, but one of the key reasons I went with Android (over the BB Storm 2) was because it offered a qwerty keyboard.
I guess my point is, one of the big selling factors Android had over iOS and RIM was it's variety of different phones to fit the needs of almost anyone (think of all the awesome Android phones VZW offers now on 3G). I just found it disappointing that VZW is starting off it's new 4G network with a lineup that isn't exactly as diverse as it used to be.
Sorry I went off on a rant here... :-/
I also REALLY need to know that they will allow data and voice at the same time. It is just crazy that all of the current phones can't do this.
Although I *hated* AT&T, it was beautiful to be talking on the phone while navigating via GPS, rcving emails, etc., all at the same time.
I read in one of the news stories on CNET that Verizon said that "some" of the phones would do this.
This should be true NOW for all phones!
/Rant
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Although I *hated* AT&T, it was beautiful to be talking on the phone while navigating via GPS, rcving emails, etc., all at the same time.
I read in one of the news stories on CNET that Verizon said that "some" of the phones would do this.
This should be true NOW for all phones!
/Rant
R
I think I read somewhere that there is some update coming out middle of this year?- not sure if it is a software or a different CDMA chip that will allow data/voice at the same time.
LTE, I'm pretty sure it can handle both.
I'm predicting that 4G will herald the end of unlimited data plans. Expect them to follow a plan closer to AT&T vs. the T-mo & Sprint buffet budget plans. If you look at AT&T's pricing it's $15/200MB and $25/2GB, and they're doing $10 for an extra GB.
I'm guessing it will be roughly $10/GB, plus the obligatory Verizon, show-me-the-money surcharge and I won't be surprised if it's something like $30-$35 for 2GBs or $35-$40 for 3GBs with an extra $10/GB overage charges. That would not surprise me in the least.
Here's another prediction- in a few years time, Verizon will be hit with a class action lawsuit from users getting charged $10 for 52MBs and the media will jump on somebody who went over 42KB and got charged $10.
What will sway me to pick up a 4G is 1) is it actually usable in my city 2) can I still get a work discount? Basically it's cost. There is no point in me getting this now if I have to pay more money for less data on a 3G network. And if the work discount applies and I can get 4G for 3G prices, I'll bite.
I just picked up the 4G LG USB modem at the same time as my Droid 2 Global phone...
I am in NY but where I am there is only 3G.
The cost is the same for 3G / 4G now ($50/month), so we will see how fast 5GB goes.
Personally, I think that VZW should have released 4G phones at the same time that they opened up the network.
R
I am in NY but where I am there is only 3G.
The cost is the same for 3G / 4G now ($50/month), so we will see how fast 5GB goes.
Personally, I think that VZW should have released 4G phones at the same time that they opened up the network.
R
AMT, I am with you on this. I have the original droid, and was really looking to the merge. The issues I have with the new lte phones are
1. 4.3 is just too damn big. I had a problem going from my curve to my droid, it is big and heavy, and I don't think I can put a bigger phone in my pocket
2. I need qwerty slider.
I was going to get a droid 2 global, I really want the international capability, but wanted to wait to see what was coming out at CES, hoping for a qwerty slider w lte in a 3.7 or 4". Not sure I am going to see that...