Verizon Wireless Network Review

For years I used Verizon Wireless.  After all, I drove a truck regionally (mid-west) and wanted to stay in touch.  At the time, they had a plan that suited me fine.  Most of the time, I had a strong signal.  Sure, in parts of the country I would be out of their coverage area, or get a weak signal.  I think every company goes through that pain.

Here comes the bad part...  After divorce and subsequent bankruptcy, I went back to Verizon Wireless and asked for a "pay-as-you-go" plan.  They had one...GREAT!  But, after years with the same phone, it was getting worn out.  Two things to remember here; #1) I was spending $30 to $40 a month with them and #2) My phone was well past the usual 2 years old. (More like 4 years.) I was told that with any "pay-as-you-go" plan, a new phone was full price.  I had been with them either through a credit plan, or a "pay-as-you-go" plan for years, and they wanted well over $100 for a basic phone?  Get real! 

I asked if I could switch back to a credit plan, seeing that I was half-way back on my feet.  Nope.  Needless to say, this infuriated me.  Off I went to T-Mobile.  At T-Mobile, they asked for my name, soc. sec. # and address.  After maybe 5 minutes...I had a new phone and a reasonable plan.  

Pay-as-you-go customers...remember this: When it comes time for a new phone, you'll probably be paying full price.