https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:20:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1824131 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:40:27 +0000 Boogs 1824131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I was looking a bit, prices seem comparable on both. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1823867 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:08:33 +0000 mrs. wagon 1823867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: correction! Sorry, hubs does the buying and selling. We usually buy from craigslist and sell on swappa! You can meet a seller at a Verizon store to check and make sure the phone has a clean ESN (isn't stolen). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1823818 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:37:20 +0000 Boogs 1823818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. wagon: I really don't want to give up my unlimited data either, but DH for sure needs a new phone. Thanks for the website tip, I'll check it out. Is that the only place you usually buy from? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822757 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:52:47 +0000 mrs. wagon 1822757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I refuse to give up my unlimited plan so I buy phones on my own and don't sign new contracts. They hate me but I don't want to have an oops moment where I forget to turn off my gps or something. Plus I love streaming Netflix while out and about, mostly for the kids. I have bought and sold phones on swappa and haven't had any bad experiences. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822663 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 06:47:36 +0000 bpcmarj 1822663@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We switched from unlimited to 1gb each on individual plans. I think it's about $80 each a month. We use WiFi at home and I use it at work. Many stores have it now, too (target). We don't use it for GPS or often for music streaming. But, even when I was traveling and using it often I still didn't go over a GB. There is also a widgit you can load (at least on my s3) to show you how much you have used. And they text me when you get close. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822584 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:45:42 +0000 lemondrop 1822584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just switched phones and changed to the More Everything plan. The only bad thing was when the guy set up my new phone, he used my 4G instead of the Wi-Fi and went over my data limit almost immediately. If you are going to have them do set up, make sure they use the store's Wi-Fi. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822578 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 00:10:55 +0000 kakimochi 1822578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have an unlimited data plan with verizon that i had with a blackberry that i purchased several years ago, but i wanted a samsung galaxy, but wanted to keep unlimited, so I bought the phone at full price so i could keep the unlimited plan. with my galaxy 4, i use about 2gb of data per month, i do lots of gps and music streaming where im not on a wifi network. i know my uncle was able to keep his unlimited, and getting the galaxy for free by using the upgrade, and using it on his wife's account/#, and then transferring to him. i'm not exactly sure how it works but it does work for multiple lined accounts; they did it at a costco verizon kiosk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822489 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:33:49 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1822489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Marfi: if I didn't limit my 13yr old daughters usage, we'd consistently go over every single month. I use about 2GB each month, and my husband and daughter make up the rest. It's ridiculous!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822478 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:18:40 +0000 Marfi 1822478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylovesbear: You're not alone. I have 4GB for just me and I always come really close to the limit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822476 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:15:23 +0000 bunnylove08 1822476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@OpinionsLikeKittens: I use to have t mobile many moons ago and they were great and when DH and i moved In together I could couldn't get any reception in his apt and switched to Verizon. My service is much better than dh's and he has AT&amp;T </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822475 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:13:40 +0000 bunnylove08 1822475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: do you use gps on your phone, that totally kills data </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822431 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:32:08 +0000 mrsjyw 1822431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dh and I are on a 4gb shared plan w galaxy s3s for $160/month which includes insurance on both phones and a 20% work discount on the base phone plan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822425 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:29:43 +0000 reverie 1822425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know this wasn't the question and probably varies a lot on where you live and what reception is like, but I have zero issues with tmobile.... unlimited everything still in effect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822406 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:18:09 +0000 bunnylovesbear 1822406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know what we're doing wrong, but my fam of 3 nearly goes over our 12GB each month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822243 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:38:33 +0000 LindsayInNY 1822243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just checked my bill today and somehow used 5GB last month? No idea how since I'm almost always on WiFi (except commuting and in car) and don't stream music that often. Anyways, if you want to get around keeping the unlimited date, buy a new phone under your MIL and then transfer it to you. Verizon should be able to help you since that's what we do. My mom, sister and I all got new phones within 6 months under my husband's non-unlimited number. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822138 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:27:46 +0000 artsyfartsy 1822138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We downgraded to the 4gb a month plan when we lost unlimited. When we first did, I was at home on mat leave and DH works a job where he can't use his phone. We barely used 1GB. Now that I'm back to work and I use my phone FOR work we had to bump up to a 6GB plan and we're still pushing it. I miss unlimited. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822137 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:25:16 +0000 shinymama 1822137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: DH and I were on separate, grandfathered Verizon plans and were scared to change anything. We went into a store to look at options for our oldest son and ended up with a family plan - including our son - for LESS than what we paid before. We now pay $150/month (+ tax and a work discount), and we get 10 GB, unlimited calls and texts, and insurance for DS's phone only. </p> <p>Something I learned was that if your phone is on month-to-month status, the added line fee, on a family plan, is cheaper. DS's phone was new, so we pay $30 for his, but DH and I are only $15/each. {Obviously when we get new phones, that amount will double, but for now we're saving $30/month.} </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822084 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:51:25 +0000 ShootingStar 1822084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't get a 5s at this point, the 6 will be coming out in a month or 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822068 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:32:31 +0000 IRunForFun 1822068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: I forgot to add that I think about $15 of that monthly bill is insurance, which DH and I both have for our phones. SIL opted out of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822066 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:29:29 +0000 bunnylove08 1822066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@IRunForFun: I really appreciate the information. my MIL usually forgets to go on wifi and I was checking our combined data usage and we're at 1.5 gigs a month. Still under 2 so this might work.</p> <p>@Mamaof2: I think I will go to the store and see how much I can save. Thanks! Hopefully i will ease my fears </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822061 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:23:51 +0000 Mamaof2 1822061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: My DH wanted to upgrade and I knew we would lose our unlimited plans and I was queasy about it - I compared the prices online and it seemed like it was the same price for less "stuff" but then I went into a Verizon store and they showed me what my bill would be and it was actually LESS - then I felt so much better about switching!</p> <p>So I would suggest to in a store and ask them what your bill will be and what changes will be made once you switch - that way you feel better about doing it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822060 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:23:41 +0000 IRunForFun 1822060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bunnylove08: DH and I are on a plan with his sister, and for 3 of us, with 2 gigs of data, and a 15% work discount, it's $180 per month. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822054 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:21:34 +0000 IRunForFun 1822054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I switched from my unlimited data to a shared plan with DH. I was really nervous at first. </p> <p>We have the 2 gig plan, but, between the two of us, we've only ever once used more than 1 gig. We just make sure to connect to the wireless at home and at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822051 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:20:06 +0000 bunnylove08 1822051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: we get a work discount too. would you mind sharing (PM) me how much your plan is. I heard you can significantly save a lot more by going on this new plan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822045 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:18:05 +0000 bunnylove08 1822045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: 406.53 MB this month. I dont think I go over 2 gigs. MIL used 0.703 mb this month. </p> <p>I know we won't go over the data usage since we are usually on wifi . I guess I dont want to lose a good thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822042 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:16:01 +0000 snowjewelz 1822042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 lines sharing 2GB only and we never go over (come close some months when we travel), since we all have wifi where we are usually. </p> <p>I'm planning on switching to Tmobile tho... I like Verizon but I don't mind downgrading to Tmobile to save some $$. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822041 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:15:26 +0000 jetsa 1822041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: it was crazy, I was quite ticked but it's fine if I use wifi at home and work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822038 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:14:16 +0000 Eko 1822038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH and I just renewed our two year contact with Verizon. We were contemplating about switching to Sprint since the prices online looked like it would be cheaper, but once we talked with someone it ended up making sense to stick with Verizon. </p> <p>We have a family plan that shares 4GB of data between the two of us. We never go over the 4 since we are usually in a wifi zone most of the time. We traded in our 4s phones and got $100 buyback for each phone. We ended up going with the 5c phones because there wasn't too much of a difference between the 5c and the 5S, but the 5s was soo much more expensive. The 5S was $200/phone, even with the contract. The 5C was $100. So with the buyback of our 4S, that made the 5C free. They also charge a $30/phone upgrade fee. And you have to include sales tax. I could imagine paying those fees, sales tax, plus the extra $200 just for the phones. They also gave us an extra deal that we could spend $50/phone on accessories. Plus, we ended up getting a 'work' discount through Verizon so we get 14% off our monthly bill. </p> <p>I like the coverage with verizon. I haven't really used another network before, but when I try to shop around prices don't really get too much better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822037 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:14:03 +0000 Mamaof2 1822037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: interesting I do have a 4 but DSS has a 5 and DH has android </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/verizon-wireless-user-question-about-upgrading#post-1822032 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 16:12:10 +0000 jetsa 1822032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never had issues with going over 2 GB until I gave up my unlimited plan. I went from an iPhone 4 to a 5 and I don't know if it's because of the LTE data or what but I have to use wifi constantly otherwise I go over. I watched my data usage for months before I switched and yea I don't understand it. </p>