I can see where the the logic rests in that "I was paying $30 for unlimited data, why should I have to pay more to be limited on my data?" So in that respect, I agree with everyone in that it kinda sucks. However, if we use some critical thinking skills and assess the real situation, this is something that has been coming for a very long time. Wireless resources are more expensive and because of this, more of a limited resource. 5 years ago when maybe 1 out of 20 customers have a smartphone device, it made sence to offer an unlimited plan since the resources were there. If we fast forward to today, there are a lot more smartphones (and other devices like hotspots and usb modems and tablets) connected to the wireless network and to maintain the network structure and quality standard that Verizon holds, it requires more equipment, resources, and of course money. Let's remember that Verizon was the LAST company to axe these unlimited plans. (BTW, Sprint claims unlimited but its only on their home network and limits you when roaming on other networks, so the unlimited is very much a lie). Verizon reevaluated it data plans and now charges people based on their use. So yes, Verizon is asking for more money from people who use the network more. Its kinda like gas in your car...if you drive more, you need to buy more gas. What I believe Verizon is trying to do is offer more of a value with these new plans. Some people save a lot of money, some pay more, but in either case, Verizon is offering more flexible service and adding value to its plans. Remember, Verizon isnt forcing you off of your unlimited data plan...it is still giving you options to keep it. If you are a user who would end up paying more for a higher data plan than the subsidy on a new phone, you can make that choice. Either way, Verizon is making more money on your data plan or saving on the subsidy for your new phone every 2 years... its business and if you were running Verizon Wireless, you would have made the same business decision. Its no different than your insurance rates going up or some other service raising their prices...Verizon is just offering what consumers have been asking for. If you thought that Verizon was going to let you keep unlimited and share it for relatively the same price, you are out of your mind. That would be a horrible business decision.
