We’re just a few weeks removed from T-Mobile unveiling new Go5G plans, and now Verizon is on the verge of doing the same. Several reports, along with a few confirmations via reddit, suggest that Verizon will announce two new unlimited plans next week.
The new plans will reportedly come under a new “myPlan” identity with options Unlimited Welcome! and: Unlimited Plus. These reports also suggest that they will replace all current Verizon Unlimited plans. Unlimited Welcome is actually a current option and is the most basic of Verizon’s unlimited plans, so it might just stick around, while Unlimited Plus would be brand new.
As for the plan’s features, here’s a breakdown of each before we get into the “myPlan” part of it:
- Unlimited Welcome!Unlimited 5G data, 480p streaming, no hotspot, $65/month per line
- Unlimited PlusUnlimited 5G Ultra Wideband data, 720p streaming, 30GB hotspot, 3-year price guarantee, “premium device offers”, $80/month per line
The current Unlimited Welcome plan also starts at $65 for single lines. The $80 Unlimited Plus plan will match Play More and Do More prices. Everyone should see discounts as you add more lines, just like we’ve seen Verizon for many years.
Now for both of these plans, the idea behind the “myPlan” brand means that Verizon will let you choose your to add benefits to your own plan. As you probably know, Verizon’s current lineup of unlimited plans all come with various freebies, like the Disney+ bundle or Apple Music or Apple Arcade. For these new MyPlan offerings, those freebies may disappear in favor of being able to add as many add-ons as possible at $10/month each.
An example might be that you pay $10/month for that Disney+ package you currently get for free, or $10/month for an Apple One, or another $10/month Walmart+ subscription. You can see in the training image below what this might look like and what some of the benefits are. All bonuses will cost $10/month and will include a note on how much the customer can save each month by going this route.
For those of you doing a little math in your mind, yes, these seem like bad plan suggestions. As I mentioned above, the new Unlimited Plus plan will cost the same as Play More, but Play More includes the Disney+ bundle and Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass. They are a bundled bonus for your plan worth $20/month. For this new Unlimited Plus plan, you have to pay an additional $20/month, bringing your bill to $100/month. Of course, you get the flexibility here to pick and choose what you want and still save, assuming it wasn’t part of your plan before. However, charging people now for previously free stuff is always a bad idea.
If you’re currently on an unlimited 5G plan like Get More or Play More or Do More, you should be able to keep your plan for now. Verizon usually lets you stick with whatever plan you have for a while before trying to squeeze you into something new. So don’t freak out just yet. These new plans will most likely be rolled out to new customers to get started or those upgrading.
Since I haven’t seen any of the detailed tutorials, I’m left to wonder what Verizon is thinking here. I could see them charging $10/month per add-on with the Unlimited Welcome plan since it’s bare bones and meant to be a starter plan. They should really consider offering 1-2 free perks to the unlimited plus plan, otherwise this plan shouldn’t be a choice for many. Like, you should run straight to T-Mobile, pay less and get some free services as part of your plan.
These new plans may appear as early as Monday, May 15. If they arrive, we’ll be sure to fill in some answers to our questions.
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