@ Tony_VZW   .... After reading the reply from tikibar1, I checked my data settings and found that many things I dont even use were 'open' and using data !! The passport updates, iTunes, facetime, icloud documents, and reading list were all all set to use data and I've never used any of these.  I've now turned them off, but wonder how many others dont know their IPhones have these turned on....all it takes is to "explore" your IPhone features, and you are now caught in the web of higher bills with Verizon.

(I've had my phone almost two years, and only recently did I look at the Passport, never thinking it might cause a data problem. I dont use it, thought the feature was ridiculous actually, and it seems I was right.)

I suggest Verizon start training your sales people to tell the customers about this "little glitch", or sit back and expect the class action lawsuit.

I know I'm speaking to an attorney friend today......

FOR OTHERS WITH DATA BILLS GOING UP: CHECK SETTINGS, GENERAL,CELLULAR, THEN SEE WHAT'S TURNED ON....