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Verizon shared family data plans may be coming in 2012

by Adam Zeis on 7 Dec 2011 04:37 PM
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According to Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam, Verizon expects to make shared family data plans available some time in 2012. This is awesome news for customers with multiple data-hungry devices either on their own or in the family as, much like shared voice plans, users will be able to share a data bucket instead of separate plans. While there were no specifics stated, McAdam speculated:

"I think in 2012 we will see it," McAdam said at the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference. "We have been working on this for a couple of years. Getting to one bill and getting to account-level pricing is our goal." 

AT&T and Sprint have also hinted at such plans which would surely be a welcome addition across the board. I for one would love shared data plans for my devices (and so would my wallet). So what say you - is this a good thing for Verizon and other carriers? Sound off in the comments!

Source: Fierce Wireless

Filed Under: News & Rumors; Tags: Verizon
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22 Comments

Posted by newcollector Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

It depends on the pricing if this is good or not.

 
 
Posted by djdonnyk Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

You know it will be more than Sprint.

 
 
Posted by Sgian_Dubh Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

And no way will they allow me to convert my grandfathered unlimited data plan to an unlimited family data plan without paying a huge premium.

 
 
Posted by uuglyindaface Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

NO MORE UnLimited...I guarantee that this is an attempt to get 'UnLimited Customers', off the ol' UnLmtd Plans.

 
 
Posted by dimm0k Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

Sounds good now, but I bet in the end you'll be paying more than you are now...

 
 
Posted by scalemaster34 Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

Yes it is a Great idea!

But it might hurt the PlayBook....

 
 
Posted by El Platanero Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

Uh...what?

 
 
Posted by scalemaster34 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

McAdam's was speaking more about people having one Plan/Account for multiple devices. So one Plan that would cover your Phone, Tablet, Laptop... as well as the device for others in you Family.

One of the Key features of the PlayBook is the Bridge and not being forced to have a separate data plan.

 
 
Posted by buckwylder Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

i really like the verizon wireless store picture

you think they could have found something slightly newer, check out that curve, lol

and the verizon wireless "can you hear me now" guy, camon - paleeze

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Posted by El Platanero Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

Sprint has a family plan. Why does it say that Sprint plans to get one?

 
 
Posted by buckwylder Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

the pricing of anything won't benefit the consumer, don't people know this yet?

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Posted by buckwylder Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

wireless providers are always looking out for our best interests, lol, carry on
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Posted by buckwylder Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

look how serious the guy in the suit is, walking so confidently, obviously talking some serious "business" on his phone, my hero for sure!
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Posted by uuglyindaface Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

Your "signature" takes up a lot of space.
...but it does sound good.

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

I agree.. pricing will be key. I'm not giving up my $30 unlimited and my wife's $15 200 MB plan only to get a 4 GB Shared Data plan for $60 ...

ps. I'd also like to see "buckets" of text messaging.. not everybody wants unlimited texting...

 
 
Posted by TeaBoy Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

i wanna see roll over data...un-used data roll over to next month to use...I paid for it.. Why don't i get to keep it right??

 
 
Posted by Propa Wednesday, Dec 07, 2011 171 days ago

im interested to see what comes of this...roll over data would be cool lol

 
 
Posted by BoldWorld Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

How much data will rollover with my unlimited data plan?

 
 
Posted by Connor83 Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

It depends on cost and how much data. But I'd love to see what we get. As for roll over data like people commented about I would love at&t to get that.

 
 
Posted by davidwal Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

Walmart Family Mobile does this. But it is only $40 for 1gb. They do not support blackberries yet.

 
 
Posted by DadaThePanda Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

maybe Sprint will allow for one $30/mo fee for unlimited data on all members of the family plan...that would be sweet but let's not get our hopes up. Carriers actually lowering prices? HAHAHA

 
 
Posted by olblueyez Thursday, Dec 08, 2011 171 days ago

Hey Kool,,!!! Now Verizon can screw-over the entire family all at once,,!!!