Verizon Pre-order, Release date, and speculation thread

[91Firebirder]

Does it really matter when Verizon actually ship the phones? July 9 is not that far away you know.

YOU TAKE THAT BACK!!! Hell yes it matters! I need my new phone to play with and get how I want and see everything new. I'm still on my OG Dinc. And mostly I want to make sure it makes it here on time. If it is delayed much after the 9th, I will be on vacation till August and don't wanna deal with that headache (the phone and where it's at, not the vacation).

 

[NewPepper]

what is the capacity of the SIM card that ships with the device?

 

[ExtraCrispy]

what is the capacity of the SIM card that ships with the device?

I think you mean micro sd card. The phone doesn't come with one.

 

[Skeeter125]

Uh oh Verizon share plans. Verizon 'Share Everything' plans announced: share voice, text, and data across devices | The Verge shows how shitty they really are.

 

[legalkill]

Share Everything Plan: Unlimited Talk & Text with Shared Data.

Guess that means the public release of the SIII will be for sure after June 28. Hopefully they will send out pre-orders as soon as they get them.

 

[alexander323bc]

Glad we per-ordered when we did

 

[chamba]

Uh oh Verizon share plans. Verizon 'Share Everything' plans announced: share voice, text, and data across devices | The Verge shows how shitty they really are.

Bad move vzw the gs3 shall be my last phone with you

 

[rmcf]

I know Verizon reps aren't the most reputable when it comes to getting facts straight, but can I trust that I'll be able to keep my unlimited plan when I get my preorder? Bit nervous they'll pull a fast one on us by saying our contract begins on activation and we'll have to agree to terms on that date.

Never know with big red...

 

[andross77]

I know Verizon reps aren't the most reputable when it comes to getting facts straight, but can I trust that I'll be able to keep my unlimited plan when I get my preorder? Bit nervous they'll pull a fast one on us by saying our contract begins on activation and we'll have to agree to terms on that date.

Never know with big red...

Yes, multiple people have verified through CS (like you) and also some tech blogs have gotten statements from VZW saying if you preorder the SGS3 you get to keep your unlimited data. I was hoping to get the HTC Incredible 4G but when the price of the SGS3 was revealed and it actually had a pre-order date i jumped ship.

Now if the HTC Inc 4g is in the store on June 21st (as rumored) and i can play with it AND it feels amazing, i may cancel my preorder. My priority #1 is to keep unlimited data on Verizon. Priority #2 is getting a sweet 4g phone

 

[wharpig]

Bad move vzw the gs3 shall be my last phone with you

I almost didn't renew but since my wife renewed hers about 2 months ago I figured I would go ahead and get mine now....But i am with you I will more than likely be going to a local company here, could be saving $50/month just between the 2 phones.

 

[alexander323bc]

Since the new plans take effect on the 28th, we might see a 28th launch date for the S3 be confirmed sometime this week

 

[jackdubl]

According to their math, I'd pay about $21 more for the same plan with only 4gb of total data instead of the unlimited data I have plus the 300mb my wife has. Not a good deal.

 

[jennay22]

Off to pre-order on VZW.com. Not taking any chances with BB. Their "release" date is cutting it too close for comfort.

Does anyone know how the new data share plans work with my corporate discount on my line and data (22% off each)?? Or will they do away with it for the new plans?

 

[MooN]

Hmm... I'd actually be saving about $20 a month on this new plan.

 

[AntimonyER]

Since the new plans take effect on the 28th, we might see a 28th launch date for the S3 be confirmed sometime this week

I would say this is likely, otherwise they would have to honor unlimited plan upgrades after the drop dead date if you pre-order.

 

[The_Chief]

Does the $90/mo for 8GB access fee include the first phone? Or do I have to pay $90 for just the service, and then $40/mo for each phone on it?

Because right now I'm paying $212/mo for 1400 minutes, unlimited texting and unlimited data on all four smartphones.

If I have to pay $90/mo for just access, then $160 for 4 phones, plus taxes and "FEES", I'm pushing $300/mo

At this point, I'm going to keep the kids on our plan until they want a new phone. Then they can splinter off onto their own plans, leaving me & the Darling Bride on our grandfathered unlimited. It will then be cheaper for us to pay full retail for new phones and keep what we have, methinks.

 

[AntimonyER]

Does the $90/mo for 8GB access fee include the first phone? Or do I have to pay $90 for just the service, and then $40/mo for each phone on it?

Because right now I'm paying $212/mo for 1400 minutes, unlimited texting and unlimited data on all four smartphones.

If I have to pay $90/mo for just access, then $160 for 4 phones, plus taxes and "FEES", I'm pushing $300/mo

At this point, I'm going to keep the kids on our plan until they want a new phone. Then they can splinter off onto their own plans, leaving me & the Darling Bride on our grandfathered unlimited. It will then be cheaper for us to pay full retail for new phones and keep what we have, methinks.

Yep, what you said, $90 is just for 8GB of data. Then you have to add phone access charges.

 

[scooz16]

These share plans dont really have anything to do with the end of unlimited right?

I have not pre-ordered yet...really want to be able to read some reviews of both the S3 and the incredible 4g before i buy one. But, i also obviously want to keep my unlimited.

One other question... Is it fairly confirmed that for 30 bucks i will still get 2gigs of data. Im right on the edge of 2 gigs a month.

 

[AntimonyER]

These share plans dont really have anything to do with the end of unlimited right?

I have not pre-ordered yet...really want to be able to read some reviews of both the S3 and the incredible 4g before i buy one. But, i also obviously want to keep my unlimited.

One other question... Is it fairly confirmed that for 30 bucks i will still get 2gigs of data. Im right on the edge of 2 gigs a month.

The Verizon press release stated that this rollout coincides with the end of grandfathered unlimited data, so if you don't use your upgrade by June 27th, you will not be able to keep unlimited.

And yes, you will still get 2GB if you decide not to get an upgrade prior to the 28th.

 

[91Firebirder]

That's $30 for 2gig for everyone on your family plan. If you are right on the edge of 2GB a month that doesn't leave much for whoever else is on your plan. And as far as I know, this is only for the family plan people, not individual plans.

 

[alexander323bc]

I would say this is likely, otherwise they would have to honor unlimited plan upgrades after the drop dead date if you pre-order.

I really had a feeling they were going to launch the S3 in the store when the new plans came out. They get half ( guessing) of the android market off of unlimited data and any new accounts get the new plans. The Razr HD group and apple group will round up the rest of the majority of Verizon accounts. I am hoping to get the phone the 28th so I have it for my July vacation.

 

[scooz16]

That's $30 for 2gig for everyone on your family plan. If you are right on the edge of 2GB a month that doesn't leave much for whoever else is on your plan. And as far as I know, this is only for the family plan people, not individual plans.

Yeah, im on individual. What does that mean for us

 

[vzwuser76]

I just got off the phone with Verizon, seeing if I could still order a Galaxy S3 and be able to keep my unlimited data plan. I was informed that any subsidized phone activated on the account after their share data plans go into effect (June 28th) will lose unlimited data. I asked what about all the people who preordered the SGS3 to safeguard their unlimited data (phones expected to ship July 1st), & was told they will lose it, since the phone can't be activated until 3 days after the share data plans go into effect.

That is how Verizon is getting a bunch of people off of unlimited data plans, and a particularly back door & s****y way to do it. So for anyone that has unlimited data & has preordered the Galaxy S3, you better call Verizon & find out for yourself if you need to cancel your order.

 

[treb1797]

I just got off the phone with Verizon, seeing if I could still order a Galaxy S3 and be able to keep my unlimited data plan. I was informed that any subsidized phone activated on the account after their share data plans go into effect (June 28th) will lose unlimited data. I asked what about all the people who preordered the SGS3 to safeguard their unlimited data (phones expected to ship July 1st), & was told they will lose it, since the phone can't be activated until 3 days after the share data plans go into effect.

That is how Verizon is getting a bunch of people off of unlimited data plans, and a particularly back door & s****y way to do it. So for anyone that has unlimited data & has preordered the Galaxy S3, you better call Verizon & find out for yourself if you need to cancel your order.

If true this is total BS!!! Looks like I will be paying full retail for life!!!

 

[Mr4X4]

I just got off the phone with Verizon and was told I could not preorder the S3 and still keep my unlimited data because the phone would need to be activated before the June 28 date. This seems contrary to almost everything I've read so far. I don't want to be stuck with an already outdated phone...