Verizon is at it raising rates — Again…….
For the fifth time in a year and a half, Verizon wireless customers are seeing price increases. Please keep in mind, Verizon does state they do not increase rate plans themselves and technically, this is correct.
THIS time the details are:
- The price of select plans will be increasing effective January 6 2025
- This time, ALL Smartphones will increase by another $1.55/month per line from $1.95 to $3.50
- This will show on the bill as “Administrative Fee” Increase.
- This means that some business customers are seeing as much as a $12 hike per device in pricing in the last year and a half. On a $45 plan, this is about a 20% hike in pricing even though base plans remain marketed at a stable $45 but you are now paying $57 per device
Here’s the Increase Justification
Verizon claims the increases are to help defray and recover certain direct
and indirect costs we or our agents incur, including: (a) costs of
complying with regulatory and industry obligations and
programs, such as E911, wireless local number portability, and
wireless tower mandate costs; (b) property taxes; and (c) costs
associated with our network, including facilities (e.g. leases),
operations, maintenance and protection, and costs paid to other
companies for network services.
Aka: they want more money. You’re welcome
Here’s what you can do about it:
- We always say, “why cant you just pay your bill?” Well you can. And if you are into spending unnecessary money or not achieving budget goals, you can do just that, pay it.
- Become a Bill Police partner: because many of our customers are on custom negotiated plans or have upgraded from these older plans, many of our customers are not realizing this price increase. Being a Bill Police partner will automatically check the below options.
- Shop Around: Consider exploring alternative carriers and their current plan offerings. You might find a better deal elsewhere.
- Manage your data: if you don’t use a lot of data, consider switching to a plan with a smaller data allowance.
- Determine your real needs vs promotions Verizon has automatically added to your profiles (we’re looking at you, Verizon Cloud!)
- Renegotiate: Call Verizon and see if they’ll offer you a better deal on a newer plan. You have bargaining power, use it!
Remember, you have do have choices. Don’t feel obligated to simply accept Verizon’s price hike. By actively assessing your needs and exploring the options available, you can optimize your plan to better fit your usage.
Please let us know how we can help.
Bill Police: Still protecting your Wireless Rights: Right Plan. Right Price. Right Result.
