  pnh102Reptiles Are Cuddly And PrettyPremium
join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD |  Oh Look
This makes about as much financial sense as offering higher data speeds so you can hit the caps faster.
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| | | Libya removed their dictator. When are we going to remove dictators (VZ,AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile) ? LOL!!!! | |
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join:2001-06-18
Washington, DC | if it were exempt from the cap, it'd violate net neutrality If watching "other people"s "mobile video" counted against you but Verizon's didn't, that would be an unfair tie-in. And definitely not network neutral behavior.
It's not a service I'm interested in, but its nice that Verizon is trying out new services in a net-neutral way  | |
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| | | Re: if it were exempt from the cap, it'd violate net neutrality Didn't read the article, huh? | |
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| | Isn't this vcast? I seem to remember they debuted something similar with vcast years ago. Only difference is that it allows full episodes now instead of just clips. | |
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| | keep rolling out bad ideas and watch how the customer base leaves...
raise prices and watch how it the leaving customer base accelerates! | |
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| openbox9Premium
join:2004-01-26
japan
kudos:2 | Re: keep rolling out bad ideas Umm, this is an additive service. Why would customers leave because of an add-on service that they may or may not be willing to pay for? | |
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| | | | Re: keep rolling out bad ideas Because of the perception that they continue to screw over their customers. That's an easy one. Remember, perception is reality. | |
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join:2004-01-26
japan
kudos:2 | Re: keep rolling out bad ideas Let me know when VZW starts losing customers in droves because of the perception of being screwed. Let me know when VZW starts losing customers. | |
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 rit56
join:2000-12-01
New York, NY | Ripoff I hope this is a failure.. There is nothing good or innovative about this. It is and yet another way to screw their customers. 100 % unaffordable. | |
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| | | Re: Ripoff I agree, nothing special in this innovation, only expenses increased! | |
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 Steve BPremium
join:2004-08-02
Seattle, WA | WTF? Really? This lame brained idea would've been your typical carrier add-on BS that I could've cared less about. However, since they conveniently (for them) decided to only have it work over THEIR data network (no wi-fi), I'm pissed off about it and I'm not even a VZW customer. Its a damn clear money grab by not allowing it to work over wi-fi. WTF....are they insane? | |
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| openbox9Premium
join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? Customers aren't required to subscribe to this service. If they don't like the terms, they can avoid it. By basic definition, any service offering by a business entity is a "money grab". | |
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| | | | Re: WTF? Really? Thank you captain obvious. For a second there I thought I had to start sending Verizon a check every month and I don't even have service with them!!!!! | |
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| | | openbox9Premium
join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? The point is that there's a lot of whining in this thread (and this forum in general) about VZW doing nothing more than conducting a "money grab". People tend to whine and throw around terms that they don't truly understand the meaning of. So, if I need to be "Capt Obvious" to correct a misconception, then give me a cape. Like it or hate it, this VZW service is an optional service. If you don't like it, don't subscribe. If you do like it, then enjoy watching video on a tiny screen for $10/mth. | |
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| | | | | | Re: WTF? Really? I'm just glad we have you here protecting us.
Thanks for your hard work! | |
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join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? Since select others tend not to contribute much to discussions, I though it the least I should do. | |
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| | | | | | | | Re: WTF? Really? And here you are whining about others whining. How are you any different? Do you own Verizon? | |
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join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? Where am I whining? And yes, I do own Verizon. | |
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2 edits | That always comes across as a standard line.... If they don't like it, they can avoid it. In this case I agree. However, the whole point of commenting one way or the other is to give an opinion on said service. Given everything we know about Vz's service as it is currently, it is my opinion that this add-on isn't a very good value if you're concerned about price value. | |
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join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? I agree, and I won't be subscribing. I doubt that many others will either. | |
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join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA
kudos:1 | Great, another potential bloatware app to ignore.  | |
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join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? Not if you don't download the app | |
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join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA
kudos:1 | Re: WTF? Really? said by openbox9:Not if you don't download the app
Or purchase a new phone, or update the software...
Do you know for a fact it will only be made available if you opt to download it?
When Sprint made a deal with Blockbuster, everyone had a new app pushed to their phones that automatically communicated over the air to update movie catalogs in the background, unless this option was deactivated. | |
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join:2004-01-26
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kudos:2 | Re: WTF? Really? No, I don't know for a fact that it will be pre-installed. Do you? My DX came with the Blockbuster app, and many other unwanted/unneeded apps, until I fixed the problem. Where there's a will, there's a way. | |
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join:2000-07-19
Ashburn, VA
kudos:1 | Re: WTF? Really? said by openbox9:No, I don't know for a fact that it will be pre-installed. Do you? No, but I did use the word "potential" in my comment. Guess we will have to wait and see. Rootability (better patent that word before Apple gets a hold of it) is just another feature I suppose many of us will have to weigh-in before purchasing a new phone going forward. | |
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join:2002-03-03
Longport, NJ
kudos:5 | said by openbox9:Customers aren't required to subscribe to this service. If they don't like the terms, they can avoid it. By basic definition, any service offering by a business entity is a "money grab".
And they can get that same content over WiFi from providers other than Verizon and all on the same smartphone.
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join:2000-09-04
Monroe, MI
kudos:2 | Obvious money-grab I'll pass... Besides, I'd rather have (if I had the money) a Slingbox w/ Android app for streaming OVER WI-FI! | |
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 RobIn Deo speramus.Premium
join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL
kudos:3 | It's such a bad idea.. That I thought AT&T came up with it! | |
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| | You left out the best part! In addition to the $10 monthly charge, they charge you an extra $5.99/month to subscribe to Crackle through the Verizon video service! Crackle is free! If you have an Android phone, most of them can already download and run the Crackle app, which again, is free! | |
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join:2010-10-16
Springfield, MA | Unlimited data I have the unlimited data (grandfathered) so overages won't be an issue for me... | |
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| | | Re: Unlimited data how much do you want to sell that to me? | |
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 BF69Premium
join:2004-07-28
Camden, TN | I thought they were running out of spectrum? Isn't that why they're trying to steal more from OTA TV? Yet they apparently have enough to not only have a video service but one that only runs on their network and not wi-fi. You'd think allowing wi-fi would save stress on their supposed "congested" network. | |
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