I'll add my .02. I have switched back to an old plan with no problem and no
penalty. It would be helpful to have an email or some other proof (like
your last bill) that you actually had the previous plan in case there is a
screw-up, but I would do that just to feel more comfortable, not because I
think there would be a problem. I have reverted back before with all
promotions intact. That is the basis of the "worry-free" guarantee.
However, your ARE trying to 'get away with something', and that too is
OK...they're used to it. Be honest, that you're "trying it out to see how
it works." But don't expect any other favors for a few months.
Verizon roams in Iusacel in MX, in digital. They are a good carrier and
serve most towns well.
One gotcha is that my VZW phone was enabled for 'from-Mexico calling,' but
it never worked, and no one could understand why. Fortunately, I expected
that, because that's what happened on my TDMA phone on a previous trip.
This time I took an unlocked
GSM phone (eBay, $20) and bought a
SIM in
Mexico (they call them 'chips') for $4 and a 200 peso card ($18) and made
lots of local calls. I was using TelCel who has outstanding coverage.
Calls TO the USA were about $1.35/min, and calls FROM the USA were $1.25.
Local calls were .17.
So switching to the North America plan DOES make economic sense...if it
works. All Mexico calling is expensive. The cheapest way to call TO Mexico
is on a Verizon phone (@.20/min). and the cheapest way to call TO the USA is
getting a calling card at any MX convenience store, (@.50/min). It may be
cheaper peace of mind than worrying about AC1/ACII.
If the North American plan works, all the better, but have a plan "B". I
know, losing AC1 would be a bigger loss, but it is one of things I'd worry
about the least. Verizon says you can get it back...and guarantees it.
I wanted to stay in touch but didn't want to mess with my plan, either.
Eventually, I just called my VZ voice mail a couple times a day with the
..50/min calling card, and returned the calls after that. I gave the callers
my MX cell number if they weren't there.
Also, this time I will try Movistar which is cheaper than TelCel and has
poorer coverage, but works OK in most towns and resorts.
Also, it's fun to buy a 'chip' and service from one of these
non-English-speaking cuties. We both laugh a lot.
-BillRadio
-http://www.mountainwireless.com
"TH" <threeew@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:KJT0f.7212$WR2.827@fed1read03...
> AC1 is a must as I live in Arizona.
>
> Too bad the resort won't allow an IP address to the hotel room without a
> computer to log in and pay the High Speed Internet access fee. If they
> did, I'd just bring my VOIP adapter, plus it in to the LAN connection, and
> plug the room phone into it and call back to the US for free!!
>
> I guess you're right, I'm not willing to risk losing AC1.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
>
> "dr news" <dr.news@better-price.biz.delete-obvious> wrote in message
> news:wCT0f.379$E46.76@newssvr23.news.prodigy.net.. .
> > If you really want the AC1, then you are taking a big risk. Best bet
> > would be 50/50 that you'll get it back. While it is true that "usually"
> > you can get back on your old plan with the 30 day window, that is a CS
> > internal procedure, and don't think you'll find that anywhere on a
> > contract. Generally speaking, the AC1 plans are no longer in their
> > computer system as active. You may not get it back if you switch.
> > - pay the roaming if you get any (option 1)
> > - restrict your cell phone to emergency use only, and don't change at
all
> > (option2)
> > - don't take your phone at all, and enjoy your holiday/work/vacation
> > (option3) dr
> > --
> > dr.news Better Price? (not better than you deserve, just more than you
> > are used to)
> >
> > "TH" <threeew@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:wXJ0f.4846$WR2.1478@fed1read03...
> >> Verizon supposedly will let you change back to your previous plan
within
> >> 30 days of switching to a new plan (Even if the prior plan is
> >> dicontinued).
> >>
> >> I'm going to Mexico for a week and want to swich from my AC1 plan to
the
> >> North America plan, and then switch back to my old plan within the 30
day
> >> allowed window.
> >>
> >> Question is, will Verizon let me go back to my AC1, or will they force
me
> >> to AC2 with the same plan minutes and promos?
> >
> >
>
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