Penalty for signing up for lower level of service?
kdex86
Enthusiast - Level 3

I became a Verizon Fios subscriber in September 2015, choosing the 25/25 Internet plan.  Recently, Verizon made its 50/50 Internet plan the default.  However, I am still at 25/25, both according to Speedtest.net and logging into my Verizon account.  Whenever I access my account online, I'm given the offer to "uppgrade" to 50/50 Internet, but for an additional $10 per month.

Why do I have to fork over extra money to double my internet download and upload speeds, when a new subscriber can sign up and get 50/50 Internet right off the bat?  It's like Verizon is trying to slap me with a penalty for not choosing 50/50 Internet when I signed up!  I've seen Comcast upgrade customer internet speeds free of charge, so why can't Verizon do the same?

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Re: Penalty for signing up for lower level of service?
tns2
Community Leader
Community Leader

They have done free upgrades at times.  And you will probably see it upgraded when you renew.

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Re: Penalty for signing up for lower level of service?
Airwolf1
Enthusiast - Level 3

Are you in a contract? If so that's probably why.

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Re: Penalty for signing up for lower level of service?
kdex86
Enthusiast - Level 3

No, I am not in a contract.

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Re: Penalty for signing up for lower level of service?
JustinG1
Community Leader
Community Leader

I would try and contact billing support. I did this and got my upgrade as well.

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