13.07.2016 - 15:13 [ Techdirt ]

Verizon Tries To ‚Debunk‘ News Reports Pointing Out Its New Wireless Plans Stink

Last week, we noted how Verizon had unveiled some new wireless data plans intended to be a competitive response to T-Mobile. In very Verizon-esque fashion, the new plans involved first and foremost raising already-industry high data prices another 17%, then scolding media outlets that called it a rate hike. The new plans also involved taking a number of ideas T-Mobile and other carriers had implemented years ago, then somehow making them worse.