yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Rezound] bobbysteels216:
Chances are that you would still have unlimited data. Just watch out for poorly trained reps. When the iPhone 4S was first released some people upgraded and some people upgraded at full price. Poorly trained reps/ignoramuses removed unlimited data from their accounts and they had to contact CS to be reverted. Be prepared to fight for your unlimited data and don't mention the loophole.

They can get unlimited data but the MHS will be capped at 2 GB.
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
Yes. They have to give you umilimited data plan to ad the mhs unlimited line. To be clear, it's $30 for the mhs plus the $29.99 for the unlimited data plan.

Yes. sign up for the 4gb, then when you call in ask to add the $30 mhs plan and they will change the data plan to unlimited for $29.99/mo in order to give you the mhs. Then it's up to you if you want to cancel the mhs or not. Seems you will keep the unlimited plan based on reports.
[HTC Rezound] luckylui:
I got the 4Gb and then the lady set me up with the mobile hotspot but ahe said it was going to bring me to 6Gb... Did i do it wrong? Lol. I see on my plan 6GB? Nothing says unlmtd other than txt..
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
Sounds wrong. I'd call back and ask why it doesn't say unlimited.

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] dmoses1969:
Same thing happened to me a couple of months ago when I did it. I went online to my account and removed the feature, called back and said I was trying to get the tethering added and the previous associate said it was complete but I couldn't see any changes on my account. He put me on hold for a minute and said he got it taken care of and asked if there was anything else he could help with.

Checked my account and all good.
[HTC Rezound] luckylui:
Will try again! Thanx!!!!
[HTC Rezound] Poison-X:
I was able to get unlimited data TODAY (2/13/12) after about 6 tries.

The try that worked was at 7:15pm cst.

The previous tries had been like morning / noonish.

Call break down went like this:

2 Calls they just went and put me on 6 gig plan w/ tethering.

1 Call was looking up the feature and i gave the code and she was like sure (thought we were golden!) but was getting errors adding it and asked people around her and then said it was only available for people who had unlimited already.

1 Just knew you needed unlimited

1 Was like sure but then he was like oh its only $20 and you get 2 gigs (6 total)

Last call I was like "I would like the 4g mobile hotspot feature added to my phone." and she was like sure let me look it up then i said "i have the feature code if you would like it" and she said sure and was like ok its done (i really didn't believe her because it was so fast but yes it says unlimited on the website and i have that feature)

I don't even really use data much its just the piece of mind of knowing its there if i do.
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
She must have given you the wrong mhs. Make sure you get the $30 unlimited mhs. For them to give you that they have to give you unlimited data.

Good luck!
[HTC Rezound] jmorton10:
They tried to give me that plan also when I swapped my Wife's plan (they said that was the only option if you didn't have the grandfathered unlimited data plan).

I had to hang up & call back to get a different rep who added it correctly. My Wife has now had unlimited data for 3 months or so.
[HTC Rezound] patt2k:
guys is it possible to do it via CHAT? this would be sweet !

1st try

asked what are the 4G hotspot options avaliable (I did not tell her the CODE)

what should i do on my next try? which i will do tomorrow. Tell her the feature code? thanks guys!
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
Might as well give the code and tell them a verizon rep gave it to you. If it doesn't work, try again.

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
yeah, that is crap for cable internet. I get 30 down/ 5 up consistently on ethernet and 10 down/ 5up on wifi at the house. I can upgrade one more to get 50 down but I think the up sticks to 5.

Trying to get the fam to drop the cable TC and go to antenna and either boxee boxes or one of the alternatives.
[HTC Rezound] Z4nd4r:
I heard that Verizon was retroactively canceling people's unlimited data if they canceled the hotspot. Can anyone verify this? Anyone get this, cancel hotspot, and keep unlimited data within the last month or so?
[HTC Rezound] phio:
I was able to get it through the online chat first try. Here's how it went.
[HTC Rezound] thatsricci:
can we just close/lock this god awful thread.... there's other places for this than the 'rezound' forum....
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
Yeah close my thread that is helping people! We should just start another useless S-off thread instead!

Most people only look at the forums that correspond with their phone. This topic is in multiple forums. If you don't like it, don't click on it! No one forced you to look in here!
[HTC Rezound] bobbysteels216:
I have to agree with this.
[HTC Rezound] jackpot08:
where can i get to the online chat?
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
I pay for it so thats not Hard, but There is no more "alternatives" whare I live anfd THEY KNOW IT. ( The last guy said that to my face when I had called to get it fixed.)

I so wish I could move.
[HTC Rezound] blestsol:
Cosizzle
[HTC Rezound] jackpot08:
can't get the unlimited on one of my lines.... oh well :/
[HTC Rezound] tgeigel:
Keep trying, it takes few tries
[HTC Rezound] turbojimmy:
Went to my local VZW store today and asked if the $30 unlimited hotspot was still available. He searched for a minute or two, and said yep. Now I'm on it. Thanks guys!
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
I wish my local VZW store was cool about stuff like that. (I had to call 611 for it. I could not get them to sell me a maxx for 300. There was a thread about how to do it, but I don't think it works any more.)
[HTC Rezound] Flandro:
Just did this successfully over the phone. Took me a few tries and he was a bit skeptical because they track all the times you call in and keep notes from each rep. He said that this code was for people already on an unlimited plan. He checked with his manager and they approved it because I told them the code came from a VZW rep. He was sure to get permission from his supervisor because he said it would cover him if they ever got audited. I did this to two of the lines on my family plan. I am still skeptical. How long till they revert me back to 4GB? And will they retroactively charge me? or just fix their error and leave me alone?
[HTC Rezound] buggs1a:
I was at a vzw store yesterday. I asked about this and they said hotspot unlimited is only if yer already on unlimited. Because I grandfathered in unlimited I could add it. I didn't though. Not sure why I would. My Comcast business line is 12/2 and 4G here at my home is maybe 5mb or so down. But I get 52mb down and 21mb up when I have tested a small distance from home.
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
No you don't have to activate. Just remove it and you are all good!
[HTC Rezound] superbeak:
hm

now if somebody can find a way to get unlimited data for free forever.
[HTC Rezound] tekhna:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraction_(mathematics)
[HTC Rezound] bobbysteels216:
It worked.
[HTC Rezound] chakra:
Yes they pro rate the mobile hot spot charge and your plan stays the same.
[HTC Rezound] websterzx10r1:
I tired this today with no freaking lucky. I called a few times before this.
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
Just keep trying. You'll find someone that will do it.
[HTC Rezound] mpossoff:
The unltd 4G hotspot option isn't available, it's not an option in VZW back office like it was. They changed their system.
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
I'm still able to add it online.
[HTC Rezound] jdfrye:
No, what I think he means is> you can call as much as you want to add the "4G unlimited hotspot" to your tiered data plan and you'll never get it. the loophole has been closed as of March 5th 2012. those that had gotten under the wire do see this option as the have the unlimited data and thus able to add and subtract the 4G unlimited hotspot. If anyone gets this loophole added after the 5th will be news to all the different Rezound forums I visit.
[HTC Rezound] thatsricci:
dpiddy14 because you already have the plan... this is for people who don't have unlimited data.

#payattention.
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
Um I am paying attention. I understand that I already have unlimited data So I can add it . But these screens I posted always showed as options even if you didn't have unlimited. If you clicked on the add button it actually told you to call in to add it if you didn't have unlimited. But thanks for worrying about my short attention span.

Didn't realize it has been officially closed. I haven't seen anything about it but will do a little investigating to verify. Thanks for the heads up and not being a douche bag like some people!
[HTC Rezound] thatsricci:
Hey hey now, it was mpossoff who said

then you countered with pictures of just adding the hotspot via the myVerzion interface, he was talking about getting unlimited data added via a phone call to support.

wasn't trying to be rude :P #payAttentionAsshole yeah, that would have been rude!
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
Its all good! I understand were you are coming from. I was just posting to show that it doesn't say any thing about a tiered hotspot plan.

It says you need an unlimited data plan/plan subscription of $29.99 or higher. But with that being said, it does say "share your data allowance". So maybe now if you have a 4 gb plan you can only get 4 gb hotspot. They definitely reworded the site and it seems plausible that they finally closed up the loophole.
[HTC Rezound] Chimera111x:
I was grandfathered in with unlimited data and that also goes for my 4g =D

I love the "grandfather" rule!

Sent from the resounding Rezound
[HTC Rezound] mpossoff:
Right when I did this over a month ago with a tiered data plan the unltd hotspot was an option. I added unltd hotspot and I got unltd data. Now a co worker of mine got a VZW line this past Monday with a tiered plan. The unltd hotspot isn't an option.
[HTC Rezound] jmorton10:
Even a month or more back, you still had to get the right tech to swap from tiered to UL data.

I did this trick with my Wife's Droid Charge that was on the 4gig double data tiered plan at least two months ago and even Back then it took me 3 tries to get a rep who was willing/able to do it.

They kept telling me I could have the 4g mobile hotspot, but it would only have a 6 gig data allowance and that would be shared between all 5 lines on our family plan.
[HTC Rezound] mpossoff:
The point is the 4G is not even an option anymore with a tiered data plan, it's gone from the system. Before it was an option that you could choose in your VZW account online.
[HTC Rezound] jmorton10:
It is still an option, they will certainly add it if you call. What they wont add is the unlimited data to go along with it anymore.
[HTC Rezound] malice9005:
I called today an it took me two tries, the lady tried for a while and she was able to add it but its not showing up in my account. I made sure to ask if it was unlimited and she assured me it was so should i just wait a day and see if it shows up on my account or did she make a mistake?
[HTC Rezound] rodneyr:
You should see it right away.
[HTC Rezound] malice9005:
alright looks like she made a mistake imma hafta call tomorrow :/
[HTC Rezound] jdfrye:
This loophole was closed on the fifth according to posts from other forums. If anyone gets unlimited added to a tired plan it will be the first after the 5th of March
[HTC Rezound] quantumalpha:
Writing to confirm that this worked for me yesterday (March 10 2012)

My old account had a Droid 1 with the Unlimited Data $29.99/month plan.

When I upgraded (in a Verizon store) to the Galaxy Nexus, they kept the Unlimited Data plan :). Then, I told them my company requires me to have Feature Code 76153 in order to be reimbursed for work-related data. The guy was shocked that I knew about this (as he likely didn't) - he said "this has got to be the ONLY way to get unlimited data AND unlimited hotspot, lucky you!"

Edit: So now I have unlimited data, and unlimited hotspot on 4G LTE !!!!!

Although Unlimited really means 5GB with a reduced overage fee, as it had been in the past. This even shows up in the GNex's Data Meter page in settings.
[HTC Rezound] buggs1a:
You got the unlimited because you already had it. Code had nothing to do with it.

Unlimited is unlimited. I have it and downloaded like maybe 15gb via 4g on my rezound in only a few days after I got the rezound a couple weeks ago.
[HTC Rezound] blestsol:
Overage fees on unlimited?

:confused:

Sent from my Rizzy Rezound
[HTC Rezound] chakra:
Your crazy :) Unlimited is unlimited.
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
for now on 4g. Though verizon just told the fcc that they really need that spectrum they bought from the cable companies because if not, their lte network will be overloaded within a year.

Maybe they start throttling us to prove that point... :(
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
Talk about starting a rumors

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] jdfrye:
Nah,, they said they would run out:

"Verizon claimed that the only possible way to create bandwidth-and capacity-intensive mobile broadband is to keep building big-tower macro-cellular networks. To do that it needs more spectrum, and if it doesn’t get that spectrum, Verizon stated, it will start running out of LTE capacity by 2013."

http://gigaom.com/broadband/verizon-in-the-game-of-capacity-spectrum-trumps-technology/
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
Who F'n cares? The world ends 12-21-12! Worry about something we can control! I'm going out with the best phone dammit!

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] dragonrazorz:
lol so they cover the whole nation with 4g....so they run out?
[HTC Rezound] jdfrye:
Now your the one spreading FUD! :eek:
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
Point, you. Lol

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
Never mind

It was a bug, that was fixed. I looked in to it a bit more and they may need it.
[HTC Rezound] mpalatsi:
People don't lie.
[HTC Rezound] buggs1a:
The world will not end this year. I know for a fact. Also the world will not end for at least 1007 years and I know that for a fact too.

The bible says after the 7 year tribulation Jesus rules here for 1000 years then there will be new heaven and new earth. And we haven't entered the 7 year tribulation.
[HTC Rezound] evilstewie23:
Good point lol :D ( we got a bible scholor over here lol )

sent from my sexy Htc Rezound
[HTC Rezound] bobbysteels216:
View attachment 946735

Lol.
[HTC Rezound] buggs1a:
Na, just someone who made Jesus my Lord and knows some of the bible by heart.

And I'm sorry I posted so off topic.
[HTC Rezound] evilstewie23:
Off topic

No I understand I also gave my life to him to. I just liked your comment:D

sent from my sexy Htc Rezound
[HTC Rezound] Piaband:
this thread is so off topic. does this unlimited thing work anymore?
[HTC Rezound] Thadrow:
nope .
[HTC Rezound] thatsricci:
yeah, we're off topic, but having fun...
[HTC Rezound] Cares:
Improper use of rage faces and memes. Nice.
[HTC Rezound] Thadrow:
that belongs in at&t forums. ijs.
[HTC Rezound] Piaband:
That's ok, I'm really only trying to get to 10 posts so I can post in the development section. The rules here are a little rediculous

Sent from my rooted HTC Rezound
[HTC Rezound] txkorm:
You just bought yourself 10 more posts son! :D

KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
[HTC Rezound] Primevyl:
I doubt this seriously. Verizon has flaws but they don't take features back...you're thinking Sprint or Tmobile

Rezound on Ineffabils 1.3
[HTC Rezound] Primevyl:
Exactly...I call BS

Rezound on Ineffabils 1.3
[HTC Rezound] thatsricci:
prettty sure I nailed it with the "challenge accepted" title...

yeeeaaa.
[HTC Rezound] superbeak:
^^^ LOL
[HTC Rezound] zetsumeikuro:
Enjoy it while you can! Not sure how Verizon will approach this, or how frequently they audit their accounts. I don't think it will last, but who knows!
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
Not that any of you will do this but, if they do change you back. They have to notify you in advance. But if this does happen and you want to leave verizon, you can now leave your contract without an early termination fee according to their customer agreement.

Can Verizon Wireless Change This Agreement or My Service?

We may change prices or any other term of your Service or this agreement at any time,but we'll provide notice first, including written notice if you have Postpay Service. If you use your Service after the change takes effect, that means you're accepting the change. If you're a Postpay customer and a change to your Plan or this agreement has a material adverse effect on you, you can cancel the line of Service that has been affected within 60 days of receiving the notice with no Early Termination Fee.

Like I said though I doubt anyone would use this, but if they change you back here is your easy out of your contract. I also feel then because of this I doubt they would change anyone's data back.
[HTC Rezound] Cares:
Meaning I can get out of my contract and basically get a free Rezound? :P
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
If they switch your contract for any reason, I guess you could try. But read what it says. They will notify you if they are changing your contract for any reason (switching you back to tiered data) and after notifying you if you use your phone you are agreeing to the change.
[HTC Rezound] gkgkgksla:
sorry for massy grammer

I had unlimited data pakage back when I was using BB storm with unlimited data, but it broke down so I switched to some random old phone that I had(no internet at all). the old phone did not have any features in data. In Jul, when verizon stopped unlimited data service, I did not even realize until someone told me and it was 5 days after they killed it. now I can't go back and I am still with this broken old phone. my contract was over 8 month ago, but can think any. I thought about maybe buying from someoe who does not need unlimited data service, but it seems kinda hopless. this thread gave me another hope and I would like to try(already called once and failed). I will try again soon, but Im not sure If I am askig right. I am so sorry for asking this, but is there anyone who can help me with specific information?

in thread I saw someone got helped from supervisor and they also gave names and e-mails. It would be great If I can get contact with them to get some help. please help!
[HTC Rezound] dpiddy14:
This is all I did. I have heard it can take multiple times to call to do it. It seems some of the techs at the call center know where it is in the computer system and others don't. I read it took one guy 5 times calling but finally he got it. That's all I can tell you bro. Good luck.
[HTC Rezound] ash057:
I had a rep argue with me this morning repeatedly and then she transferred me to her manager and the manager argued with me as well, both saying unlimited data is impossible for new subscribers that weren't grandfathered by older plans.

I called back 10 min later and the rep added unlimited 4g hotspot to all FOUR of my lines. I went into the account online and removed the hotspots and still have unlimited!
[HTC Rezound] isdnmatt:
I can confirm that there IS an offline audit team. About 4 years ago, I had a special data package that had unlimited data for $20 that was supposed to be for Phillips employees only. I was able to add it because I knew the feature code and the rep found it.

The package stayed for about 18 months before they caught on and removed it without notifying me.

Then 2 years ago, I became a State Employee which gave me 20% off my main line and 19% off features (which excluded data features). For about 8 months, I was receiving 19% off my data packages on all 4 of my family lines, but they caught on to that as well and removed the discount, again, without notifying me.
[HTC Rezound] dmoses1969:
Bummer

:( Just called and was told we no longer have the unlimited 4G hotspot feature.
[HTC Rezound] blktalon:
Well as Verizon employee, one who hasn't embibed in the blue kool-aid I can tell you that you may never be found out. I know people who have done since the first Verizon iPhone can out and went to tiered data. Also depending on how long you've been a customer you can always call them and threaten to goto a different carrier. Squeaky wheel gets the grease...throw a presidential office appeal into the mix and see.
[HTC Rezound] Terrigno:
I changed mine at about 3pm earlier today. One woman on the phone, 2 minutes later and I had unlimited data and removed 4G hotspot from my account online. Lets see how long this sticks. Ill enjoy it while it last though!
[HTC Rezound] silkjones:
I was told the same thing the first time I called. I called right back and told the rep that I was on the myVerizon page and was attempting to add the 4g hot spot feature for $30 but the website was prompting me to call customer service. He checked my account and said, "Ah, I just have to add the $30 unlimited internet first and then I can add the hotspot"....we were all done in 30 seconds. Checked my account and I now have unlimited internet.

Man I love forums. My wife call me a nerd for always being on the forums but its crazy info in the forums. I originally had the double your data 5gb(10gb) with promotion for $40 after my company discount. Now I have unlimited data and hotspot for $48 per month with my discount. Again, I love the internet! Lmao

---------- Post added at 03:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:15 AM ----------

I dont think it will be removed...again, the rep told me "I need to add unlimited data first, then I can add the hotspot". So there were two seperate steps. But I would suggest you keep the hotspot for at least a billing cycle to make it look a little better...lol
[HTC Rezound] Terrigno:
lol I really do hope this sticks. Well I already removed the 4G hotspot. Either way, if they said anything I can just say I thought about it and tallied up my bills for the month and it would just be to expensive. So I decided to remove it off my account.

And low and behold, I didnt know I had unlimited data until I noticed it said that. Still not my error!....................... lol gottta love XDA! :)
[HTC Rezound] HypostaticOnion:
Anyone know if this will work for 3g?
[HTC Rezound] HypostaticOnion:
I wanna get in on this lol. I've talked to a Verizon employee here, and I only have 2gb of data for my dinc2. I'd love to get unlimited. I got my phone right after the cutoff.
[HTC Rezound] Jay A whY:
Just added the 4G Mobile Hotspot & Unlimited Data to my newest line.. Got it added on with the first CSR I reached.. Now I have 2 unlimited Data lines (One grandfathered in & my newest line activated a week ago)!

This forum is the best!

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[HTC Rezound] Jay A whY:
U would have to add it to a 4G line, then u should be able to switch to a 3G phone and the unlimited data should roll over.

I tried upgrading my newest line at full cost to an iPhone online just to see what the system would do and sure enough the option for data is unlimited 3G was defaulted.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[HTC Rezound] HypostaticOnion:
Hmmmm we don't have a 4g line. The only 4g phone out when my family got our phones was the thunderbolt. So is there a workaround for that??
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
I am going to the store and geting a 4G RAZR or rez ASAP. If it back fires then I will pay the 30-35 for takeing it back. I like my S2 a lot and would like to have it on there, but I know how they work.

P.S I have herd some things about geting 1000-2000 bills from them do to "overcharges". Is it true and what are the odds?
[HTC Rezound] voxigenboy:
i have a feeling that will get "corrected" once your new billing cycle comes around next month.
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
If they do that then I will go back to the big blue and NEVER EVEN think of going to them again.
[HTC Rezound] feralicious:
Why? Because you are unable to scam them? lol.
[HTC Rezound] 4ktvs:
No, becouse I pay 15 for unlimited on At&t and it works most of the time. I used 13.2 Gb with only 3-6DL and 1UL. I know I will use more than that with LTE. By the way most of you have unlimited and they have lot's more bandwith than they need so why should the data be so hard caped.