Poincare
Premium
join:2002-01-13
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| Summary - Information about Price/Speed Changes
I put together the basic info about the speed upgrade using the info in the posts to this thread
»Could it be true.
*Please post any information corrections in this thread.
**Thank you to all who posted this info in the original thread.
- What is the New Price?
$34.95/ month for speed of 1.5/128 if you qualify, otherwise for the speed of 768/128
- How do you qualify for the faster 1.5/128 speed?
The cutoff distance for the faster speed is 12,000ft from your Central Office
- How do you get the lower price/faster speed?
For now, you have to call 1-877-567-6789, and ask for Billing. There may eventually be an automatic upgrade for those who do not call.
- How long does it take to get the new speed?
It usually takes 3-5 days for the speed change to go into effect. This may vary by location.
Also, note:
You may have an outage of about an hour while your service is upgraded.
- When will my billing change?
The new price will be billed from the day the new service starts, not the day you order it, unless they are the same. You will see it reflected in your bill within a few billing cycles.
- Do I have to use the MSN software?
No, you don't have to use the MSN software.
- Does the new plan include any dialup?
No, the new plan does not include any dial up. And once you have this new plan, you can't go back to your old dial-up-included plan.
- How do I get Dial-up if I want it?
You have to find a separate dial-up plan, such as purchase Verizon’s Basic Mobility Service, which is 20 hrs $8.95/month, or other paid dial-up plan or find a free dial-up service such as NetZero or other free dial-up service.
- Does this apply to ex-GTE too or just ex-BA?
This is only be for customers on ATM (all of ex-BA area and parts of ex- GTE areas. customers on Frame-Relay will still be 768/128
- How about pricing for the Veriations Package?
The price will be $29.95 instead of $34.95 for whichever speed you qualify for.
[text was edited by author 2003-04-29 16:16:40] |
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Mark
Premium
join:2001-11-15
Mesa, AZ | Re: Basic Information about Price/Speed Changes
Some additional information and corrections:
- If you use a Fujitsu Speedport DSL Modem, you're Frame-Relay, otherwise, you're ATM.
- NetZero is no longer free. |
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mikedz4
join:2003-04-14
Weirton, WV | is this offer good forever or is this a limited time offer as some comcast supporter over in the comcast forum keeps telling everyone? |
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Mark
Premium
join:2001-11-15
Mesa, AZ | reply to Poincare
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Changes
its unspecified, but to my understanding, at least until june 20th |
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leo221
join:2002-09-07
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | is the 1.5mb upgrade avilible in LA area? |
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IcEr3K
Premium
join:2001-01-19
Los Angeles, CA
clubs: 
| said by leo221  :
is the 1.5mb upgrade avilible in LA area?
AFAIK, It is a nationwide Verizon deal.
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z0ned
join:2002-07-27
Los Angeles, CA
| reply to leo221
Yes, it's LA too. Although, Billing had a slew of problems getting my request in flow. It ended up being a triple coronary bypass of a nightmare. I am awaiting the speed boost which was predicted to take effect some time during business hours tomorrow. |
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Shamayim
I already have a Messiah.
Premium
join:2002-09-23 | reply to Poincare
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Change
Where is this -- or any speed info found on their website?????
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Paul928
join:2000-05-06
Haverhill, MA | reply to Mark
Re: Basic Information about Price/Speed Changes
NetZero is STILL free, but it limits you to 10 hrs. per month. Of course you'll have to put up with the add banners and all with the free version, but it still does come in handy during an emergency when you have to log into the web. |
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bgoodbody
join:2002-05-08
North Truro, MA | reply to Poincare
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Changes
It's True. Call the 800 number, ask for it and if your line qualifies about a week later you get it 1.5/128 $34.95 per month plus $5.00 discount if linked as part of One-Bill or Veriations.
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Poincare
Premium
join:2002-01-13
·Verizon Online DSL
| reply to Shamayim
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Change
said by Shamayim :
Where is this -- or any speed info found on their website?????
If you go through the first few steps of pre-qualifying and ordering DSL, you get a chart that tells you the DSL plans available to you. Right now the only one I see listed is the $34.95 1.5/128 plan.
I'm pretty sure this info used to be available without going through the steps for ordering. |
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mglunt
join:2001-09-10
Fredericksburg, VA
 ·Verizon FIOS
| reply to Poincare
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Changes
As far as I can tell, the 768/128 speed as an official plan is going away.
When you call, you call to order DSL for $34.95. If you qualify for 1500/128, that's what you get.. otherwise you get 768/128.
I can also verify that this is the new price. |
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KLNYC
Push Start
join:2000-11-26
Brooklyn, NY
| reply to Poincare
Whats up with all the Fujisu modem. And why are they in the FR in the 1st place? Thank goodness my is not a Fujisu, I would be mad as hell. Well, I will find out by May 6, thats when my 1.5/128 kicks in.
good luck all..
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Tony
Premium
join:2002-01-12
Natrona Heights, PA | reply to Poincare
Great post Poincare
How about a sticky? |
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Hooper
Premium
join:2001-10-22
Villanova, PA
| reply to Poincare
Just another note... I called today and asked what plans/speeds were available and the lady said that I could get 1500/386 for $34.95 at my location for residential use. Yes 386 up. Not sure if this is limited to PA or what. Maybe somebody can confirm. All I have is Verizon Budget phone service for $13.67 a month, so no Veriations reductions are included in this price.
[text was edited by author 2003-04-30 23:08:05] |
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Cariad
Logo Queen
Premium,ExMod 2001-03
join:2000-07-02
Staten Island, NY
clubs:
| reply to Poincare
Before Asking a question, please read through the original thread. Many questions have already been asked and answered.
If you want real time chat, start a chat room on AIM.
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Nam Vet
Premium
join:2001-12-03
Allentown, PA | reply to bgoodbody
huh, what is "one-bill"? |
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Cariad
Logo Queen
Premium,ExMod 2001-03
join:2000-07-02
Staten Island, NY
clubs: | All your services from verizon combined on one bill.
DSL, local, long distance, wireless etc.
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ejfowler
join:2003-03-20
Merchantville, NJ
|  reply to Poincare
Re: Summary - Information about Price/Speed Change
Just called VZ to check on this for my home in New Jersey, where I've already got 1500/384 at $64.99/mo including my Veriations discount.
The nice young lady I spoke with informed me that the special is for 1500/128 only, and that they are no longer offering 1500/384 in my area, but I can keep what I have, for the same price. GRRR...
Also... the billing department's number is 800-567-6789. The one listed below, 877-567-6789, is for cancellations. But they were nice enough to transfer me. |
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szymczuk
join:2000-02-26
Erie, PA | reply to Mark
Re: Basic Information about Price/Speed Changes
why do the frame relay customers not qualify for this?
1.5/128 plans were available here also? Any ideas? |
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