Verizon's Strategy to Encourage Customers to Upgrade Plans

T-Mobile faced backlash for involuntarily removing customers from legacy plans, now Verizon has introduced a new tactic to make old 5G Get More and 5G Play More plans less appealing. Verizon had previously offered free game subscription services to customers on these plans, but has now notified them that these perks will be discontinued on September 22 and removed from accounts on September 25. Additionally, the company recently raised prices on these plans and is hinting at the availability of Apple Arcade with newer myPlan.

Verizon seems to be aiming to make the older plans appear less valuable compared to newer offerings, potentially nudging customers towards upgrading. The company's decision to phase out gaming perks and introduce price increases may push users to reconsider their current plan choices.

Verizon customers on plans with complimentary Apple Arcade or Google Play Pass subscriptions will face charges after the promotional period's end before September 25 unless they opt-out. For subscriptions ending on or after September 25, the service will be automatically removed from their accounts. Verizon is also rumored to be planning more price hikes and the elimination of loyalty discounts, potentially causing more discontent among subscribers.