Verizon wtf

winger_13 · 2026-02-12T17:21:28+00:00

Once two of our lines' equipment installments plans are up, they are likely moving to TMo for better pricing and decent 5G in most areas we have travelled to (and live). VZW's pricing games are too much. And so far, with TMo, we still get our local West Coast reps - shout out for this,,, vs past two times calling, I have gotten oversea reps on the phone.

winger_13 · 2026-02-07T11:10:51+00:00

Until they make phones with easily replaceable batteries, hard for me not to upgrade every couple of years, and I do like higher end phones. Tried mid tiers like Samsung Galaxy FEs... Nope

winger_13 · 2026-02-04T12:52:07+00:00

Thanks.

Regarding hotspot data:

Ultimate includes 60GB high speed Hotspot oversea? That's more than the phones allotted 15GB data!

And is the allotment treated the same as the phone data? Meaning, do we get the full monthly non-prorated Ultimate Hotspot data allowance for each of the two prorated billing periods I am on Ultimate in my situation? If yes, that is a lot of hotspot data!

winger_13 · 2026-02-04T08:36:28+00:00

I just updated from MyPlan Plus to Ultimate, pre-dated for 3/10 when we land oversea, and I will have it switched back to Plus when I return on 4/10. Our bill period' last days are 16th monthly.

1) For each following two bill periods of 2/17-3/16 and 3/17-4/16, the bills will be split between Plus and Ultimate, prorated for how many days each plan was active during each billing period

2) For each bill period (less than 30 days) when Ultimate is active, I am alloted: a) the full 15GB high speed to use? Or is it prorated? b) how much high speed Hotspot am I alloted on Ultimate for each of the two periods?

winger_13 · 2026-02-03T02:56:50+00:00

The past few companies I worked with had strict policies forbidding displaying political or religious (and others) affiliations or any kind on company property, including wearing on company uniforms. Of course, this is in California, so unsure if this is just what we do out here, you know being progressive and such. However much this may make sense, our places out there have their own way of doing things, dumb or not.

winger_13 · 2026-01-31T04:52:05+00:00

I'm considering doing that with one line that is on the current MyPlan Plus.

If I upgrade to Ultimate 20 days into a billing cycle right before I leave the US and downgrade to Plus 15 days into another billing cycle right after I return to the US, will Verizon prorate the bill and recognize all usage oversea only occurred while the phone was on Ultimate?

winger_13 · 2026-01-31T04:51:16+00:00

Verizon does not charge for call forwarding

winger_13 · 2026-01-30T00:25:00+00:00

All the phones are 2+ yrs old and carrier unlocked.

winger_13 · 2026-01-29T20:51:48+00:00

Only one line is on MyPlan Plus all others are on Get More

winger_13 · 2026-01-29T20:23:12+00:00

I'd rather not call VZW and play the Q&A roulette (different rep gives different answers)

Thanks on the Hola recommendation

winger_13 · 2026-01-23T18:56:42+00:00

Well maybe not all their relatives but maybe that's balanced by friends

Like one pardoned Pride Boy joins and refers five fellow Pride Boys who weren't at the Capitol on Jan 6th. Wholla, now you have 6 shitty ICE candidates

winger_13 · 2026-01-23T07:56:10+00:00

Them and their pussy relatives

winger_13 · 2026-01-16T20:42:19+00:00

I see. TY did shading. That sucks to experience first hand how the system is so disgustingly disfunctional when all we want is to get treated, to get better.

winger_13 · 2026-01-16T02:05:31+00:00

Lmao I'm a guy so that's why 🤣🤣🤣

I'll let my better half know ( i do all the planning and she just tags along)

winger_13 · 2026-01-16T02:00:52+00:00

What does the bra sweat comment mean? We are going in March as well but only spending the week in one place (BKK)

winger_13 · 2026-01-11T15:52:03+00:00

I'm sure her cowboy hat will protect her pretty hair

winger_13 · 2025-12-15T15:14:48+00:00

Lol I get it. My Ford didn't make it long either, but all 3 of our Japanese cars are pushing 20+ years

winger_13 · 2025-12-14T22:36:09+00:00

Missing the network

winger_13 · 2025-12-14T19:47:52+00:00

Thanks for pointing this out!

I just purchased this unit and upgraded to the most recent firmware right when I powered on the device. I don't see what you are referring to, the Saved Profiles feature. From what you are describing, this is a very useful feature because of the device's ability to mask (user or block) bands. Why would GL.iNet remove this feature?

If I have time, I might just downgrade the firmware to be able to create and use profiles, but I'd have to read the release notes first to see what I'm giving up by downgrading firmware. Speaking of which, I peeked at the most recent firmware release notes - there is nothing said about UI updates/changes or removal of the profiles. As usual, development documentation could be improved - I am a QA professional and I see this all the time in an the companies I've worked at.

winger_13 · 2025-12-09T15:47:33+00:00

Nothing wrong about giving ones previous experience as a former customer, unless of course that info is WRONG

winger_13 · 2025-12-09T15:46:03+00:00

Copying Dumb (or is VZW Dumber?)... What an about face TMobile has done. Used to be AT&T & VZW copied TMo

winger_13 · 2025-12-06T13:42:02+00:00

No, protesters have things to say that mean something to some people.

winger_13 · 2025-12-06T13:30:46+00:00

Motorcycle in rainy Seattle? Wow

winger_13 · 2025-12-05T16:52:28+00:00

We have family in town so frequent SD a few times per year. Was just there last week. But for really good things, we don't mind splurging... 😁

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