Verizon has announced a new unlimited data plan for limited sessions. This is a very different business plan for unlimited data compared to its competitors. Interested customers will have to pay $2 for 30 minutes or $3 for one hour.
Verizon is calling its new service, PopData. It basically is just a pay-as-you-go option that will allow consumers greater flexibility than standard plans, where you have to pay for an entire month of unlimited data, even though you only use it occasionally.
Verizon’s unlimited data plan was created with this exact purpose in mind, to allow users to only pay when they really know they will need unlimited internet access. Most common scenarios involve downloading large files, streaming high-quality videos and whatever else you may want to.
At this point, is isn’t entirely clear if PopData is indeed more beneficial to users than regular unlimited data plans. Your bill will be determined by how many times you’ll want to have unrestricted access to the internet. If you only use it a few times per month, then PopData is for you. However, heavy users of unlimited data would be better off by buying a standard plan.
The PopData service is currently in the beta but it’s available to anyone interested. It works by issuing a link in the My Verizon mobile app which prompts users to choose between the two options of unlimited data based on the time they need it for.
Before you can enjoy your data, the My Verizon app has to check if there is enough space on the network. The availability of the network depends on a lot on your location and how many other users are currently on the network. The link and password provided by the Verizon app can only be used on your phone. However, tethering different devices to the hotspot you created using the PopData service is allowed.
For the My Verizon app to issue the link and password, users must enable the location services on their device. However, it can be turned off immediately after you receive them and while enjoying your data.
Are you a Verizon customer? If so, are you going the try out the new unlimited data plan?
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