[XCSSA] Verizon Wireless Broadband

[xcssa@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 <http://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 
If you want to go with Sprint contact me off the list and I can send you 
information on the Employee Referral program, not sure how much of a 
discount it is but could be worth looking into.

Thanks

Zeb
Zeb.Fletcher@Gmail.com