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`The Verizon Plan is no longer available for new activations. For available shared data plans, visi
`our Shared Data Plan – 5GB and Shared Data Plan – 10GB FAQs
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`Top Questions
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`1. What's The Verizon Plan, and can I still sign up for it?
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`The Verizon Plan is no longer available for new activations.
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`New and current customers can get our Shared Data Plan – 5GB or Shared Data Plan – 10GB
`(http://www.verizon.com/plans/#shared) or consider a current unlimited plan. You can switch your plan
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`If you currently have the Verizon Plan, each line on your account has:
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`Unlimited talk and text
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`Unlimited International Messaging from the US
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`Mobile Hotspot on capable devices
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`Your account also has shareable data for up to 10 devices in one of these sizes:
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`XXL: 18 GB for $100
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`2. How am I charged for The Verizon Plan?
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`There are 2 different charges on The Verizon Plan:
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`Data plan shared by up to 10 devices
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`Line access charge for each device, such as:
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`Smartphones (/smartphones/)
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`Basic phones
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`Tablets (/tablets/)
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`Verizon Jetpack® (/support/glossary/#verizon_jetpack)
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`Mobile broadband routers (/support/glossary/#4g_router)
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`For example, if you have 4 smartphones and 1 tablet on your account, you'll have 5 line access charges (i.e., one fo
`each device) and 1 data plan charge.
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`Your bill will also include taxes and surcharges and charges for any other products or services you subscribe to.
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`3. What are the monthly access charges for smartphones, tablets and mobile hotspots
`on the Verizon Plan, and why are some of them different?
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`Monthly access charges for smartphones on The Verizon Plan differ based on:
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`If you're currently making monthly device payments or own the phone, the monthly access charge will be
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`If you purchased the phone at a discounted price, the monthly access charge will remain at $40 until eac
`device contract expires. Once each device contract expires, the monthly access charge automatically
`drops to $20.
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`Tablets and mobile hotspots are $10/month.
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`4. Can I add connected devices to The Verizon Plan?
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`Yes, you can add connected devices to The Verizon Plan including:
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`Wearable tech, like smartwatches (/accessories/smart-watches/):
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`Samsung Gear S3 classic (/connected-devices/samsung-gear-s3-classic/)
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`Samsung Gear S3 frontier (/connected-devices/samsung-gear-s3-frontier/)
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`GizmoPal®2 by LG (/connected-devices/lg-gizmopal-2/)
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`5. Is there a basic phone option on The Verizon Plan?
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`Yes, The Verizon Plan for basic phones includes:
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`700 minutes for $25/month
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`Unlimited messaging, including International Messaging from the US
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`$0.45/minute for more minutes
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`$1.99/MB for data
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`Up to 10 basic phones can be on each account.
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`6. Can I keep The Verizon Plan? Do I have to change the current shared data plan?
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`If you're satisfied with The Verizon Plan, you can keep it.
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`7. Are there any fees associated with backdating my account under The Verizon Plan?
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`No, there are no fees to change and backdate your plan.
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`The Verizon Plan Data
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`1. What's a data allowance, and why do I need it for my smartphone?
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`A data allowance is the amount of data included with your selected plan. You use data on your device when not
`connected to Wi-Fi (/support/glossary/#Wi-Fi) and you access the internet, check your email, play games, use a
`(e.g., Facebook®, Twitter®, etc.) and more.
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`Background tasks, such as syncing or location services, may also use data. With The Verizon Plan, the amount of
`data you use each time you access the internet will be deducted from your data allowance. The Verizon Plan com
`with a data allowance that you can share with up to 10 devices on your account.
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`2. How will I be charged if I go over my data allowance on The Verizon Plan?
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`No matter what size data plan you have, all overages are billed at $15 for each 1 GB, rounded up. For example, if yo
`use 250 MB over your allowance, you'll be charged $15.
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`Visit our My Verizon Alerts & Notifications FAQs (/support/my-verizon-alerts-and-notifications-faqs/) to learn ab
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`amLogin=true&flow=CPCONLY) or the My Verizon app.
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`3. Is "pay as you go" data available for smartphones, tablets, the Verizon Jetpack® or
`other connected devices under The Verizon Plan?
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`No, pay as you go for data usage isn't available with The Verizon Plan. For information on the prepaid plans we offe
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`1. How can I manage my data usage with The Verizon Plan?
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`There are a couple of ways to monitor and manage your data in My Verizon:
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`Monitor your unbilled monthly data usage on the Device Usage Details (https://m.vzw.com/m/vzWslxE)
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`Set up and manage usage alerts to send a notification when you’re reaching your data limit on the
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`2. Can I see how much data I have used in my current bill cycle?
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`There are various ways to check your data usage both online and on your device.
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`Ways to Check Your Data Usage
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`For a quick summary, refer to the usage meters in the My Plan section of My Verizon
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`Open the My Verizon app, and your data usage will appear in your Feed on the home screen.
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`International Benefits
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`1. How many international text or multimedia messages can I send from the US each
`month on The Verizon Plan?
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`You can send as many as you want. Every device on your account gets to send unlimited text and multimedia
`messages internationally from the US on The Verizon Plan.
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`2. What are the international calling options available with The Verizon Plan?
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`We have several options if you make frequent international calls from the US.
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`For more information, refer to our International Services While in the US (/solutions-and-services/international-
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