Verizon customer - READ

TurboFan · 10-16-2007, 10:29 PM

No bullshit. Just opted out my phones. Unfking believeable!

If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you may know that Verizon does some shady things to make their revenue streams fatter. This morning I got a letter from Verizon Wireless telling me that they will start putting ads on my phone. Lucky for me they are required to have some manner of opt-out functionality in place. When I looked inside the pamphlet, I saw the number for the opt-out. It is 1.800.333.9956. I called that number and got a very nice automated option to opt out.

I encourage all of my fellow Verizon Wireless customers to send a VERY strong message to the folks at One Verizon Way and opt out. Opt out even if you’re not a Verizon Wireless customer. Send letters to the address “One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1097″ and tell them how disgusted you are with this new practice.

It is not okay for Verizon Wireless to put these ads on our personal property, and if we stand silent while they do it we will be in a world of hurt. But act fast, because according to these terms, Verizon Wireless will only give you 30 days to opt out.

UPDATE:

So, I’ve got some more info for you. Verizon Wireless, in their agreement, says that because they have changed the agreement, you have the right to cancel your service with them without paying early termination fees for cancelling – but you only have 30 days from when you are notified.

Spool · 10-16-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

UPDATE:

So, I’ve got some more info for you. Verizon Wireless, in their agreement, says that because they have changed the agreement, you have the right to cancel your service with them without paying early termination fees for cancelling – but you only have 30 days from when you are notified.

Are you serious? I been using Verizon for years, they over charge me like crazy and everytime i call to complain they basically tell me to eat shit...

time to get iPhone

Crimson92 · 10-17-2007, 01:18 AM

I don't follow what do u mean ads on phones

Btw I posted this on my iPhone

ksfrogman · 10-17-2007, 01:24 AM

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...15102007-1.htm

Verizon Wireless Statement On Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI)

October 15, 2007: 06:25 PM EST

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless issued the following statement today regarding the use of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI):

"Verizon Wireless is taking another step to deliver the best service to its customers while providing the maximum protection for customer privacy. Verizon Wireless is currently sending its customers a notice that customer information will be shared within the Verizon family of companies to facilitate the offering of better service packages to consumers. Customers are given the option to forego the sharing of information among the Verizon companies.

"Specifically, the notice sent to customers is an advance notice that Verizon Wireless may share basic, non-identifying customer information with our parent companies. This notice, following rules set forth by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), gives customers who do not want that information shared with our telecommunications affiliates the option of telling us by 'opting out.' The FCC has rules which state specifically that opt-out is the way to share information and provide certain required language, which we followed.

"Verizon Wireless has a long-standing policy of guarding personal customer information. We have put this process in place so that we can ensure our customers' privacy needs and expectations are met -- even within the Verizon family of companies. We will continue to vigorously defend the privacy rights of our customers."

For more information, visit Verizon's Technology and Telecommunications Policy Blog at http://policyblog.verizon.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone . Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

阿龍|ah_Long · 10-17-2007, 01:24 AM

shit, i want to opt out too. i hate verizon.
is it possible that i get out of it if i'm in a family plan? i want one phone to be out of the plan and keep my others

RokX · 10-17-2007, 02:42 AM

I think this is what's going to push me over the edge to switch to at&t......

Several crappy years with verizon and now this

darkcloud · 10-17-2007, 08:39 AM

I like Alltel. They don't pull gay shit like the rest of the companies. They may never have the newest of new new phones but I can deal with a little wait for non-gayness.

SpecC · 10-17-2007, 08:47 AM

thank you very much for the info. i appreciate it a lot. i'm going to tell my friends with verizon as soon as i can

stooken · 10-17-2007, 12:08 PM

hmm havent received my notice yet. either that or its in my pile of unopened mail.

LWL · 10-17-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

UPDATE:

So, I’ve got some more info for you. Verizon Wireless, in their agreement, says that because they have changed the agreement, you have the right to cancel your service with them without paying early termination fees for cancelling – but you only have 30 days from when you are notified.

Were you be able to cancel the service without pain with customer service? or anyone has successfully cancel using this reason?
They gave an option to opt-out, so that doesn't really changed the agreement, isn't it? I wanna to cancel mine so badly, so really like to see this worked. If you call 800 number to opt-out, then you call customer service to cancel your account?

Also, I am receiving electronic bill, so I don't see the notice in actual paper format, and I couldn't find any notice in my online account. Were they send out in Oct billing? Any info would help. Thanks.

777ER · 10-17-2007, 03:16 PM

opt'ed out and sent a email to all i know with verizon cell phones

hl0m4n · 10-17-2007, 07:18 PM

wow thanks for info. i will look in mail for this.

Diesel · 10-17-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo335i

hahaah i never liked Verizon
first their phones are UGLY
2nd they expensive
3rd, verizon is for lames!!!

What service do you have? Just wondering b/c I have Verizon and has been pretty good thus far. Will maybe want to switch in the future ... so what is a better deal? Oh yea...sorry for being lame (referring to #3).

BMW_E90 · 10-17-2007, 07:48 PM

so i can get out of my 2 year plan? with out fees?! HOW DO I DO THIS! IVE BEEN GOING CRAZY OVER THE THOUGHT I HAVE TO STICK WITH VERIZON FOR 2 YEARS! PLEASE HELP!

10-17-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_E90

so i can get out of my 2 year plan? with out fees?! HOW DO I DO THIS! IVE BEEN GOING CRAZY OVER THE THOUGHT I HAVE TO STICK WITH VERIZON FOR 2 YEARS! PLEASE HELP!

Would like to know also.. I'm going on my 6th pos chocolate.......

SpecC · 10-17-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GAMEOVR

Would like to know also.. I'm going on my 6th pos chocolate.......

there's your problem. shit isn't chocolate

TurboFan · 10-18-2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LWL

Were you be able to cancel the service without pain with customer service? or anyone has successfully cancel using this reason?
They gave an option to opt-out, so that doesn't really changed the agreement, isn't it? I wanna to cancel mine so badly, so really like to see this worked. If you call 800 number to opt-out, then you call customer service to cancel your account?

Also, I am receiving electronic bill, so I don't see the notice in actual paper format, and I couldn't find any notice in my online account. Were they send out in Oct billing? Any info would help. Thanks.

I kept mine. Wife needs Verizon for work. I would think you could go to any Verizon store and shove the phone where the sun won't shine. Well, asking politely may work better.

SUPERMAN2481 · 10-18-2007, 01:31 AM

bump cuz i want some more info, i like verizon but i wouldnt mind the iphone....

Spool · 10-18-2007, 01:33 AM

cancel verizon, and get the Zack Morris phone from AT&T i always wanted

Diesel · 10-18-2007, 02:34 AM

hahahaha! Zack Morris phone that is great. i used to have one ... of coarse not that big but my friends used to comment on it!

SUPERMAN2481 · 10-20-2007, 03:39 PM

so can i cancel without any fees???????? i want the iphone.

aequitas330 · 10-20-2007, 11:34 PM

thanks for the heads up!

10-16-2007, 10:29 PM	#1
TurboFan Ski bum 327 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Verizon customer - READ - opt out or get spamed! No bullshit. Just opted out my phones. Unfking believeable! If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you may know that Verizon does some shady things to make their revenue streams fatter. This morning I got a letter from Verizon Wireless telling me that they will start putting ads on my phone. Lucky for me they are required to have some manner of opt-out functionality in place. When I looked inside the pamphlet, I saw the number for the opt-out. It is 1.800.333.9956. I called that number and got a very nice automated option to opt out. I encourage all of my fellow Verizon Wireless customers to send a VERY strong message to the folks at One Verizon Way and opt out. Opt out even if you’re not a Verizon Wireless customer. Send letters to the address “One Verizon Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1097″ and tell them how disgusted you are with this new practice. It is not okay for Verizon Wireless to put these ads on our personal property, and if we stand silent while they do it we will be in a world of hurt. But act fast, because according to these terms, Verizon Wireless will only give you 30 days to opt out. UPDATE: So, I’ve got some more info for you. Verizon Wireless, in their agreement, says that because they have changed the agreement, you have the right to cancel your service with them without paying early termination fees for cancelling – but you only have 30 days from when you are notified. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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ksfrogman Major General 613 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/...15102007-1.htm Verizon Wireless Statement On Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) October 15, 2007: 06:25 PM EST BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless issued the following statement today regarding the use of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI): "Verizon Wireless is taking another step to deliver the best service to its customers while providing the maximum protection for customer privacy. Verizon Wireless is currently sending its customers a notice that customer information will be shared within the Verizon family of companies to facilitate the offering of better service packages to consumers. Customers are given the option to forego the sharing of information among the Verizon companies. "Specifically, the notice sent to customers is an advance notice that Verizon Wireless may share basic, non-identifying customer information with our parent companies. This notice, following rules set forth by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), gives customers who do not want that information shared with our telecommunications affiliates the option of telling us by 'opting out.' The FCC has rules which state specifically that opt-out is the way to share information and provide certain required language, which we followed. "Verizon Wireless has a long-standing policy of guarding personal customer information. We have put this process in place so that we can ensure our customers' privacy needs and expectations are met -- even within the Verizon family of companies. We will continue to vigorously defend the privacy rights of our customers." For more information, visit Verizon's Technology and Telecommunications Policy Blog at http://policyblog.verizon.com. About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, serving more than 62.1 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 67,000 employees nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone . Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia. __________________
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阿龍\|ah_Long Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cal iTrader: (0)	shit, i want to opt out too. i hate verizon. is it possible that i get out of it if i'm in a family plan? i want one phone to be out of the plan and keep my others
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RokX '07 E92 335i SOLD 22 Rep 452 Posts Drives: '08 Jeep SRT8, SC'd '06 GTO Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	I think this is what's going to push me over the edge to switch to at&t...... Several crappy years with verizon and now this __________________
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darkcloud Colonel 353 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I like Alltel. They don't pull gay shit like the rest of the companies. They may never have the newest of new new phones but I can deal with a little wait for non-gayness. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 305 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	thank you very much for the info. i appreciate it a lot. i'm going to tell my friends with verizon as soon as i can
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stooken Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,243 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NOR*CAL iTrader: (2)	hmm havent received my notice yet. either that or its in my pile of unopened mail. __________________ 2010 E92 BSM 335i \| M-Sport \| ST Coils \| Linea Corse Lemans \| Cobb AP \| BMS DCI \| Cyba Tips
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777ER Lieutenant 37 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	opt'ed out and sent a email to all i know with verizon cell phones __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
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hl0m4n Major General 2305 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	wow thanks for info. i will look in mail for this.
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BMW_E90 Major 59 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (11)	so i can get out of my 2 year plan? with out fees?! HOW DO I DO THIS! IVE BEEN GOING CRAZY OVER THE THOUGHT I HAVE TO STICK WITH VERIZON FOR 2 YEARS! PLEASE HELP! __________________
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10-18-2007, 01:31 AM	#18
SUPERMAN2481 Private First Class 6 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '2006 E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AUSTIN,TEXAS iTrader: (1)	bump cuz i want some more info, i like verizon but i wouldnt mind the iphone....
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10-18-2007, 01:33 AM	#19
Spool ****** 591 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	cancel verizon, and get the Zack Morris phone from AT&T i always wanted __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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Diesel Private First Class 18 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 330i E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	hahahaha! Zack Morris phone that is great. i used to have one ... of coarse not that big but my friends used to comment on it!
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SUPERMAN2481 Private First Class 6 Rep 152 Posts Drives: '2006 E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AUSTIN,TEXAS iTrader: (1)	so can i cancel without any fees???????? i want the iphone.
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10-20-2007, 11:34 PM	#22
aequitas330 Montego Blue FTW 58 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: Montego Blue e90 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	thanks for the heads up! __________________ Sig designed by Nikki:
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