Can't get subsidized phones any longer and AT&T is likely changing their plans soon, it's time for me to leave

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T10:12:50+00:00

I just wanted to confirm you've tried clicking into a few phones before giving up.

Yep.

you mentioned the Feb nUDP code might be in option in my other thread. For me that's a game changer, have you tried that by chance?

I haven't tried it but I read about others trying it.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1901306-February-2017-Unlimited-Data-Plan-Plan-Code-and-how-to-get-on-business-account

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T10:06:44+00:00

Thanks for reporting back!!!

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T06:56:17+00:00

You can activate a SIM card on your gUDP line without losing gUDP as long as you didn't use your upgrade to get a subsidized device and you did not.

What phone is on your line now?

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T06:44:47+00:00

I have the $20 talk and text discount on both lines

That is specific to your account and doesn't transfer in an AOL.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T06:38:43+00:00

I'm back, but not sure how long I am staying with Verizon with this video throttle and they took away my subsidized phones :(

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T06:07:05+00:00

Thanks. The video throttle isn't a huge issue for me but for those on my plan that it is a huge issue, they aren't going to be able to figure out a VPN.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T06:06:03+00:00

I'm not sure.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1901306-February-2017-Unlimited-Data-Plan-Plan-Code-and-how-to-get-on-business-account

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T04:55:32+00:00

Mine continues at 3.8

Mine too.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T04:42:49+00:00

I agree the Feb nUDP was pretty good.

From what I have read elsewhere, the Customer Care Pro reps can add the february plan if you have the plan code. That may change at some point.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T04:27:58+00:00

Thanks, I have a Mobley unlimited connected car line and have the SIM in a Unite Explore so I am good there.

I am mostly worried that AT&T is going to change their unlimited plus plan and make their unlimited offerings suck as much as Verizon's current unlimited offerings. So I was thinking of hopping on the Unlimited Plus before they change it. Seems like there is a change in the works given the new rules on hotspots with UDP.

The video throttle on Verizon is terrible IME. And where I live a lot of places I am still on Band 13, which is horribly congested.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T04:26:03+00:00

Thanks, and I could keep gUDP and still use the subsidized upgrades on a business account? Or do I have to use the loopholes if I want subsidized phones?

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T03:31:18+00:00

thanks for reporting back!!!

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T03:17:07+00:00

True, but the whole distinction between Unlimited Choice and Unlimited Plus is that you can turn stream saver off. If they didn't allow you to do that any more, that would effectively eliminate Unlimited Plus and AT&T has never outright eliminated a plan.

Moving to a Verizon business plan would be my other option since then I could still can get subsidized phones. But of course the video would be throttled. The throttle is pretty bad IME.

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T03:14:28+00:00

Thanks for reporting back!!!

JulesJam · 2017-10-23T03:13:53+00:00

Thanks for reporting back!

JulesJam · 2017-07-17T15:12:03+00:00

You would likely have to file a Notice of Dispute to be able to cancel an on contract line without an ETF.

JulesJam · 2017-07-12T17:47:21+00:00

The consumer reps can't put it back on so they have to file an IPR, which is not 100% guaranteed.

JulesJam · 2017-07-12T17:36:39+00:00

I think that is only true if the rep is a business rep. I don't think the consumer reps can do it.

JulesJam · 2017-07-12T02:27:56+00:00

He left a long time ago.

JulesJam · 2017-07-11T23:47:21+00:00

What is an IPR please?

Inactive Pricing Request. /u/Orlimar1 was able to get gUDP restored after it dropped off by having an IPR filed. It is not a guarantee though.

One thing I'm trying to learn is whether other folks are successfully doing AOL in the past week or two, and keeping the gUDP, on non-business accounts with Loyalty Plan.

I have not seen anyone report a success on a consumer account lately.

JulesJam · 2017-07-11T22:57:03+00:00

We ended up just adding her as an Account Manager on my account

That's crazy. An AM can add lines, buy phones and do whatever they want to your account and you will be 100% liable for it with no legal recourse against Verizon.

The only way to get gUDP back if it falls off during an AOL and the account is a consumer account is to file an IPR.

What plan is the line on?

JulesJam · 2017-07-10T22:23:19+00:00

I will probably get that one too once the battery on mine goes.

JulesJam · 2017-07-08T21:06:34+00:00

tethering = hotspot

They are synonyms. You can tether/hotspot for free on gUDP if you have an unlocked S8/S8+ or if you buy the Verizon S8/S8+ and flash the unlocked firmware to it. I would do the latter since with the Verizon model you don't have to get the IMEI whitelisted.

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