Do you realize the article states EVDO data, not LTE. So Verizon is giving you REAL 2G with their plan. EVDO is "technically" 3G, but with average speeds between 600kbps-1400kbps, I'd call a spade, a spade. Meaning most users will get around 750kbps. With Tmo & AT&T you get full use of their 4G networks on prepaid. Imo, this is more of a reason not to get VZW's prepaid plans than the price.