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Verizon’s New Plans Make Sense To Nobody Except Verizon
On the surface, the new plans sound simpler than the current Get More, Play More, etc. There are two options — an expensive one and a bit less expensive one — and you add the extra services you want, like the Disney / Hulu bundle or Apple Music Family a la carte. That’s nice in theory, but if you’re switching from one of the current unlimited plans, it’s very likely you’ll need to pay more if you want the same things you used to get included in your monthly rate. […] On top of all that, these plans are just plain confusing. There’s an old plan called “Welcome Unlimited” and a new plan called “Unlimited Welcome.” Great, makes perfect sense. Also, Verizon is still playing its cute little game of not including “Ultra Wideband” mid-band 5G on its lower-tier plan, only the much slower “Nationwide” version, which is largely just LTE dressed up as 5G.
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Verizon Launches New ‘Customizable’ Smartphone Plans That Charge $10 Per Perk
With the new “myPlan” options, Verizon is charging a base price for 5G access, and then an additional $10 for each “perk” that a subscriber wants to add.
There are now two plans, including Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Welcome. Unlimited Plus is the only plan with the faster 5G Ultrawide band connectivity, while Welcome Unlimited offers slower 6GHz 5G speeds. Unlimited Plus is priced at $80 for one line, while Unlimited Welcome is priced at $65 for a single line, with discounts for additional lines. Prices include a $10/line Auto Pay discount.
There are $10/month add-ons for the Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle, 100 GB of additional hotspot data (Unlimited Plus comes with 30GB), Apple One (which includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 50GB iCloud storage), Walmart+, and Apple Music Family. Verizon also offers add-ons for +play (its answer to Apple TV Channels), 2TB cloud storage, and three TravelPass days.
Verizon says that subscribers can decide “exactly what goes in and what stays out” of a plan, to ensure that customers are not paying for what they do not want.
For comparison’s sake, a single line $90/month “5G Get More” plan (with Auto Pay) at the current time includes 50% off an Apple Watch, free TravelPass access (1 per month), the Disney Bundle, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, 50GB of hotspot data, and 600GB of Verizon’s cloud service.
Adopting the new plan would cost $80 per month with Auto Pay enabled, $10 for Apple One (with the same benefits), $10 for the Disney bundle, and $10 for three TravelPass days per month. It would also be limited to 30GB hotspot data and would include less Verizon cloud storage, so on the whole, the plan change is not ideal for existing Verizon customers who prefer to have access to the current add-ons.
Ok so Verizon has a new thing called myPlan and it’s maybe ok? Hard to understand
Basically you get your data for either $80 or $65 for one line. No perks. (Per line pricing below)
Then you choose the perks you want, $10 each. Some will be family plans so you only need one… pic.twitter.com/HPy9qM0Hu2
— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) May 16, 2023
The new plan would benefit those who do not care for or use the add-ons as it would cut the price by $10 per month, but it will drop hotspot data by 30GB.
Verizon says that each family member gets to “customize their own plan,” so savings will be more notable for those who share a plan with family, but for most people, these changes are likely to result in price increases and loss of perks rather than more choice.
Verizon’s new myPlan options will be available starting on May 18. Existing customers will not need to change their plans, and can add additional perks to their current plans if desired.
This article, “Verizon Launches New ‘Customizable’ Smartphone Plans That Charge $10 Per Perk” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Best streaming deals this week: A Netflix loophole from Verizon and more
UPDATE: Apr. 22, 2023, 5:00 a.m. EDT This post has been updated with the latest streaming deals and pricing on streaming service bundles.
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— Get a free year through Verizon play+ when you purchase another subscription
Streaming services have become a modern cultural staple in that we build them into our monthly bills alongside rent and electricity. However, there are always loopholes to get out of paying full price for the long list of apps you need access to. For the ones for which you have yet to secure a shared password, these are the streaming deals to take advantage of.
Our top pick
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Netflix Premium — get a year for free (save $240)
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Why we like it
Netflix’s threat to crack down on password sharing is set to start ruining lives this spring. Verizon is offering a loophole in the form of a free year of Netflix Premium (the tier you’ll need for more than two simultaneous streams in different locations). The catch is that you’ll have to purchase another subscription, like Paramount+ or Super Duolingo, through +play, Verizon’s free subscription hub. It’s a total steal if you were planning to pay for one of those anyway. It’ll save you $240 over the year ($19.99/month).
More streaming deals and ongoing bundles
Amazon Prime Video
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No current deals, but try it with a 30-day free trial
AMC+
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No current deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial
Apple TV+
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Get three free months at Best Buy just because (save $6.99/month)
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Get three free months with the purchase of an Apple product
DirecTV Stream
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Get three free months of HBO Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with purchase of Ultimate package (save $161.97)
Disney+
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Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) — $9.99/month (save $5.99/month)
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Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) — $12.99/month (save $12.98/month)
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Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) — $19.99/month (save $15.98/month)
FuboTV
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No current deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial
Hulu
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No current deals, but try it with a 30-day free trial or see above bundles with Disney+ and ESPN+
HBO Max
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HBO Max (with ads) — $99.99/year (save $1.66/month)
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HBO Max (no ads) — $149.99/year (save $3.50/month)
Paramount+
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Paramount+ Essential — $49.99/year (save $4.17/month)
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Paramount+ Premium — $99.99/year (save $8.33/month)
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Paramount+ Premium and Showtime — $11.99/month or $10/month with an annual plan (save up to $8.99/month)
Peacock
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Peacock Premium (with ads) — get a year for $19.99 (save $1.67/month) when you sign up for Macy’s Star Rewards and get your unique code
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Peacock Premium Plus (no ads) — $99.99/year (save $1.66/month)
Philo
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No current deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial
Sling TV
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Sling Orange (31 channels) — $20 for your first month (save $20)
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Sling Blue (42 channels) — $22.50 for your first month (save $22.50)
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Sling Orange and Blue (48 channels) — $30 for your first month (save $30)
Starz
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No current deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial
YouTube TV
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$62.99 for your first three months (save $30)
Join Verizon Home Internet and Get a Free Xbox Series S
New customers who sign up for Verizon home internet (Fios 1 Gig or 5G Home Plus) get a free Xbox Series S game console. This is a very impressive promotion, and notably, Verizon is willing to cover your previous ISP’s termination fees when you switch.
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Snag AirPods (2nd gen) for under $100 at Verizon right now
SAVE $40: Get a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd generation) for only $89.99 at Verizon, down from their usual price of $129.99, as of March 27. That’s a savings of 31%.
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Our pick: Apple AirPods (2nd generation)
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Wireless earbuds offer comfort, ease, and convenience as you work out, take calls, and listen to music. Apple AirPods were some of the original pioneers of the earbud era, and if you still haven’t got a pair, this deal might make you take the leap.
As of March 27, a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd generation) is on sale for $89.99 at Verizon. Usually sold for $129.99, this deal represents a savings of 31% off, or $40. They’re perfect for loyal Apple users and are compatible with iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Macs, and other Apple products.
The battery life on these 2nd generation AirPods provides up to five hours of listening time or three hours of talk time. Should you run out of juice, you can pop them into the charging case for 15 minutes to get up to three more hours of listening time and two more hours of talk time. Additionally, the charging case holds an additional 24 hours of charge on the go. Use just one tap to connect them to your chosen device for simple syncing.
These AirPods are equipped with Apple’s H1 headphone chip that detects when you’ve got the AirPods in your ears; it can tell when you’re only wearing one earbud and reroute sound so you don’t miss any details. The H1 also reroutes sound when you’re taking calls for clearer voice projection.
Note that your devices must be equipped with macOS 10.14.4, iOS 12.2, or watchOS 5.2 in order to pair these AirPods to them. You’ll also need an iCloud account.
AirPods are rarely found at this price. Check this deal out while it lasts.
Verizon is offering a risk-free, 30-day trial of its 5G network. Here’s how to sign up
The Xbox Series X is on sale at Verizon for $50 off
If you’ve been waiting to make the jump to next-gen gaming, Microsoft’s Xbox Series X is seeing a rare discount at Verizon right now, where you can pick up the console with free two-day shipping for $449.99 ($50 off).
The Series X is essentially a larger, more powerful version of Microsoft’s compact Xbox Series S — which also happens to be on sale right now for $239.99 ($60 off) at Walmart and direct from Microsoft. Unlike the Series S, the bigger Series X supports 4K gaming and a few other enhancements, including faster performance, more storage, and a built-in disc drive. That means you can play both physical games as well as digital titles, whereas you can only play digital games on the Series S. Plus, you can play Xbox exclusives…
The Xbox Series X is $50 off at Verizon
The carrier is offering the best-ever price on the high-end console