Carrier VERIZON SCAM: What the hell is this "Additional Smartphone Data Access" charge added to my 1- or 2-year contract???

[sniffies]

My monthly plan is $45 for 22GB. I've been eligible for an "upgrade" since last year. Whatever the hell their definition of "upgrade" is.

Anyway, I decided to "upgrade" by choosing the 2-year contract and paying $549 for iPhone 12 Pro instead of the usual $999. I thought it was fair (just like in the olden days): they sell me the phone at a discount, and I shackle myself to them for 2 years in return. Fair, right?

Guess what, suddenly my 45-dollar plan gets a mandatory monthly charge of $25 for the duration of the contract. I was like "say what?????"

What kinda SCAM is this corporation running???

Whatever happened to the subsidy???? Whatever happened to my 2-year enslavement to these SCAMMERS???? Where is the "upgrade" then?? What is so "upgrade" about this "deal"?? What is the point of the 2-year contract then?? What the hell is happening??

The worst part is:

549 + 25*24 = 549 + 600 = 1149

So, not only is their "upgrade" a SCAM, but I also overpay for the phone. And on top of that, I enslave myself to them for 2 years. Are they for REAL????

Is anyone else outraged at this SCAM???? Who do I call to report this?? FCC?

 

[naturalstar]

Verizon charges that fee on certain plans. I used to have it on my previous Single Line Unlimited plan, but it was $20.

I believe with the newer plans, it’s all rolled in together.

You should call Verizon in the morning to get it sorted.

 

[hbenitez09]

They won’t sort it as it’s the charge for doing a 2 year contract. You essentially get a break on the plan or on the phone not both.
You might be able to change your plan to a new unlimited plan and not pay the extra $25 but you’ll likely be paying more overall anyway.

also it’s not a scam they disclose it in their flow. I’m not on Verizon I’m with att but it was the same for att as well.

 

[C DM]

Weren't contracts a thing of the past?

 

[naturalstar]

They won’t sort it as it’s the charge for doing a 2 year contract. You essentially get a break on the plan or on the phone not both.
You might be able to change your plan to a new unlimited plan and not pay the extra $25 but you’ll likely be paying more overall anyway.

also it’s not a scam they disclose it in their flow. I’m not on Verizon I’m with att but it was the same for att as well.

By sorted, I meant OP getting an understanding.

 

[hbenitez09]

It’s how they recoup their discount on the device. in all reality it makes absolutely no sense to do a 2 year agreement. between what you are paying for the phone and the increased charge for data for being on contract you are better off doing installment or full price purchase.