Verizon "UU" plan includes international coverage

[NerdGjerd]

This thread is for those of you who are already using Verizon in the US. I see a couple other threads where this is mentioned, but this might be helpful for others on verizon using the search function. I was figuring I would get an Orange esim or similar when I arrive in Europe this coming March. Or, switch to T-Mobile. Or shell out the $100 for a month of international coverage. However, Verizon Wireless has a plan that includes international calls and text. I just got back from Japan, and the new-ish "Unlimited Ultimate" worked great there. Your mileage (and mine) may vary on the Camino, since it's not Japan.

This plan is about $55 per month. We were on an older plan that was about $5 less. So this was not "free" but I think we can downgrade our plan between international trips. Mrs NerdGjerd is in charge of the bills, and we are not real big on change. I've been using Verizon wireless since the 90s, through work. It used to have the best coverage where I worked, but I don't think that's true anymore. So i realized they're not perfect and by all means look to other companies if you are in the market. But if you want to keep your Verizon, this plan may be helpful, you will still be able to receive calls from folks back home when you want. I am planning to not be "hunched over" my phone during the Camino, but I like this availability to keep my number active for very little clams.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I just looked into this. Their website says $55 per line if you have four lines; $90 for one line. It includes 60 GB of data, 10 GB of international data (is it part of the 60 or an additional 10?).

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[NerdGjerd]

I just looked into this. Their website says $55 per line if you have four lines; $90 for one line. It includes 60 GB of data, 10 GB of international data (is it part of the 60 or an additional 10?).

myPlan: Best Unlimited Data Cell Phone Plans for You | Verizon

Have more control over your phone plan. Pair unlimited data with the perks you want all on Verizon's network. Learn more about myPlan today.

www.verizon.com

Ahhh. We do have 4 lines…. So guess we’re getting a quantity discount paying for the adult kids haha. Not sure on the other details.

 

[trecile]

I just looked into this. Their website says $55 per line if you have four lines; $90 for one line. It includes 60 GB of data, 10 GB of international data (is it part of the 60 or an additional 10?).

I read that the 60GB is for hotspot data, while domestic data is unlimited and international data is 10GB per billing cycle.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I took that hotspot data as total data since I never saw any plan with so much. I also took it to be total data because I expect a company to say unlimited data when they really mean a lot. Am I a cynic or realistic? That's a rhetorical question; I'm not looking for my personality to be shredded.

 

[trecile]

I think that more and more people are using their phones as hotspots to connect their TVs and computers to the internet, so would want lots of hotspot data.

 

[henrythedog]

I know that one cannot cherry-pick and there are pros and cons of living anywhere, but you folks in the US are being hung out to dry by your telecoms providers.

 

[Tincatinker]

To paraphrase that great philosopher WC Fields “ Never give a subscriber an even break”.

 

[trecile]

I know that one cannot cherry-pick and there are pros and cons of living anywhere, but you folks in the US are being hung out to dry by your telecoms providers.

I think that it's even worse in Canada.