Verizon Wireless offers new plan for deaf and hearing-impaired customers

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Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, has launched a new calling plan developed specifically for the deaf and hearing-impaired community. The Verizon Wireless Accessibility Plan gives users unlimited domestic text messaging (including instant messaging) with 100 monthly voice minutes for $39.99 monthly access with a one- or two-year customer agreement.

Customers can also subscribe to an optional feature for their BlackBerry or PDA/Smartphone that provides unlimited data usage on the company’s NationalAccess data network for an additional $40 monthly access.

“Deaf and hearing-impaired customers rely heavily on text and instant messaging, as well as devices like the BlackBerry and PDAs, to communicate with each other and with the hearing community,” said Ken Dixon, president of Verizon Wireless’ Upstate New York Region. “This plan will give these customers a comprehensive, cost-effective messaging and email access plan on the nation’s most reliable network.”

The plan is being test marketed across the Northeast.

http://www.4hearingloss.com/archives/2006/04/verizon_wireles.html
 
Unless I'm reading that wrong, it doesn't seem to be a very good deal compared to Tmobile.
 
dkf747 said:
Unless I'm reading that wrong, it doesn't seem to be a very good deal compared to Tmobile.
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I agree, I like T-Mobile better
 
It is still expensive since you check your emails on your computer which cost you approximately 40 dollars for high speed internet. Plus, your mobile service cost 40 dollars. That's total 80 dollars a month which is not too good. The price might increase in a few months. It is not a good idea to sign up a contract for two years. One year is good, or 6 months would even better because you would able to cancel your service otherwise you would end up paying like 300 dollars fee for penalty if you sign up for a 2-year contract. Just read the fine prints carefully before you sign the paper. If it is not a big deal to you, then what about your cable service? That is another maybe 40 dollars.
 
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