[XCSSA] Verizon Wireless Broadband

[xcssa@xcssa.org]

The good news is, that if you want to get out of Verizon's contract,
you now know how to do it... ;)

-Richard

htp://www.richardyoo.com

On 7/5/06, xcssa-admin@xcssa.org <xcssa-admin@xcssa.org> wrote:
> Just an FYI for anyone considering using Verizon's Broadband Access.
>
> I just received a termination notice from Verizon for using too much
> bandwidth. The letter states that I used more than 10GB in a 30 day
> period. I called to protest and the representative that answered the
> phone told me that such high usage was proof that I was violating their
> terms of service by watching streaming video and music. I checked my
> past bills and I've used 6.3GB per month for the last 3 bills. They
> count both incoming and outgoing bandwidth.
>
> I've read up on evdoforums.com and it appears that 10GB in 30 days or
> 5GB per month for 3 months is the trigger.
>
> Verizon has no dispute process, once you get the letter they will cut
> you off and there is nothing they will do about it. No warnings, one
> strike and you're out.
>
> As for my network access I'm signing up with Sprint now since they
> actually advertise great for streaming video and audio right on the
> features page. I also haven't heard of anyone getting term notices from
> Sprint for high usage.
>
> --anton
>
>
> --
> Anton