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The response from generic_username is very harsh criticism because no where does Verizon mention network performance. Network performance, or lack of it, has absolutely nothing to do with a change designed to make significant increases in profit. Touting this change as "responding to their customers needs" is just a lie-period. Arguably Verizon has the most robust wireless network going. So, the product is good.

Technically, the wireless networks are impacted as the number of users increase and the amount of data transmitted increases. Butr, why would anyone be happy that they're changing the game plan. Verizon, and the other wireless companies, know quite well what the network demands are and the impact of continuing to sell products that increase that demand.   If you're selling products that only work on your network, touting the speed, that it's the corporate responsibility to see that the infrastructure handles the demand.

I  thought it was reasonable when they grand fathered existing customers unlimited data plans. But, only a Verizon employee would say that the next change which requires purchase of a phone at full price to keep it isn't a gouge by Verizon. First, even a discounted phone that is subsidized from the monthly fee, is paid up in two years. But, of course, there is no mention of reducing the monthly fee since there is nothing to subsidize. If a typical $249 (discounted) phone has a list price of $600, you could have a lot of overages above 2 Gb for that $300.

As for generic_username, we can all wait with baited breath for the Verizon ad that say "you data hungry selfish customers are overloading our network and we're not going to sell you any more stuff. That will be right after donkeys fly past my window.