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pjburt is currently offline  pjburt   United States
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It seems Verizon had second thoughts.
https://www.fmca.com/verizon/


Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
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Re: [GMCnet] Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319413 is a reply to message #319405] Wed, 21 June 2017 17:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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Verizon put a bad taste in my mouth 10 years ago and it never left. This is
no surprise to me!

Mike in NS


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On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 6:06 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:

> It seems Verizon had second thoughts.
> https://www.fmca.com/verizon/
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Re: [GMCnet] Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319418 is a reply to message #319413] Wed, 21 June 2017 19:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Mike,

It's CDMA and has the best coverage of any of the cell phone networks if I'm not mistaken.

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Rob M.
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Verizon put a bad taste in my mouth 10 years ago and it never left. This is
no surprise to me!

Mike in NS



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Re: Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319428 is a reply to message #319405] Wed, 21 June 2017 21:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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I believe Verizon peed in their cheerios with this. FMCA is getting beat up on Facebook but as far as I can tell, the problem was 100% Verizon. I'd bet that the person who made the agreement did not have the authority for the magnitude of the discount for that many people and when the registrations started coming in with people changing from their existing Verizon plan to the new plan at considerable reduction in monthly payments someone said 'who the heck made this decision?' Still, Verizon is the one with egg on their faces.

I've had Verizon cell phones since they came on the scene and have been very happy. NOBODY has better cell coverage across the US than they do. N O B O D Y!

I'm sure this will be explained in the next FMCA magazine.

Unfortunate for sure. We have an unlimited plan for our cell phone and use the hotspot for internet connection while on the road. Just got back from 2 weeks at the beach with the grandkids and used 15gb in two weeks.


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
Re: [GMCnet] Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319431 is a reply to message #319413] Wed, 21 June 2017 21:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sandra Price is currently offline  Sandra Price   United States
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I agree with Kerry. Would not change from Verizon.

Some places not covered, but still the best coverage.

Sandrs

On Jun 21, 2017 9:27 PM, "Kerry Pinkerton" wrote:

I believe Verizon peed in their cheerios with this. FMCA is getting beat
up on Facebook but as far as I can tell, the problem was 100% Verizon. I'd
bet that the person who made the agreement did not have the authority for
the magnitude of the discount for that many people and when the
registrations started coming in with people changing from their existing
Verizon plan to the new plan at considerable reduction in monthly payments
someone said 'who the heck made this decision?' Still, Verizon is the one
with egg on their faces.

I've had Verizon cell phones since they came on the scene and have been
very happy. NOBODY has better cell coverage across the US than they do. N
O B
O D Y!

I'm sure this will be explained in the next FMCA magazine.

Unfortunate for sure. We have an unlimited plan for our cell phone and use
the hotspot for internet connection while on the road. Just got back from
2 weeks at the beach with the grandkids and used 15gb in two weeks.
--
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama

77 Eleganza II, 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny, lots of aluminum
goodies.

http://www.bdub.net/pinkerton/

'03 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319445 is a reply to message #319405] Thu, 22 June 2017 08:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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Verizon screwed it up, and should apologize. That being said, I have AT&T on one phone, and Repugnant on the other - dunno whose national service Repugnant uses. I picked up AT&T some years ago, when they covered all of my sites and no one else did. If I see problems, I'll change.
In that Repugnant says my number is portable to their service I may put my phone on it as well. It's substantially cheaper than AT&T or Verizon.


--johnny


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Re: Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319495 is a reply to message #319445] Fri, 23 June 2017 08:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Justin Brady is currently offline  Justin Brady   United States
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You guys might check out 4gcommunity.org
That's how I get internet out here in the boonies.
Unlimited 4g hotspot for 400/yr or so.
Drawback is it's sprint. Verizon works better here but the sprint still works.

I get about 7mbps down speed on sprint and 12mbps on verizon in my area. Either is sufficient to run my streaming on apple tv and my business.


Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455
Re: Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319503 is a reply to message #319405] Fri, 23 June 2017 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
pjburt is currently offline  pjburt   United States
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Justin, the 4gcommunity.org looks promising. Thanks

The latest opinion piece by RV Daily Report

Opinion: Having irritated it own customers, Verizon zeroes in on FMCA
(June 22, 2017) -- I am sure it seemed like a great idea. Offer a special deal on unlimited internet data to people who love to travel in RVs. I am sure that Family Motor Coach Association felt the same way, which is why they were so eager to partner with Verizon on a new member benefit.
http://rvdailyreport.com/opinion/opinion-having-irritated-it-own-customers-verizon-zeroes-in-on-fmca/


Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
Re: [GMCnet] Verizon pulls plug on FMCA broadband deal [message #319514 is a reply to message #319503] Fri, 23 June 2017 18:31 Go to previous message
Kingsley Coach is currently offline  Kingsley Coach   United States
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Thanks Jerry...as I said earlier, I've never liked them and this should be
a must read for their fan club !

http://rvdailyreport.com/opinion/opinion-having-irritated-it-own-customers-
verizon-zeroes-in-on-fmca/

Mike in NS


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On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 5:12 PM, Jerry Burt wrote:

> Justin, the 4gcommunity.org looks promising. Thanks
>
> The latest opinion piece by RV Daily Report
>
> Opinion: Having irritated it own customers, Verizon zeroes in on FMCA
> (June 22, 2017) -- I am sure it seemed like a great idea. Offer a special
> deal on unlimited internet data to people who love to travel in RVs. I am
> sure that Family Motor Coach Association felt the same way, which is why
> they were so eager to partner with Verizon on a new member benefit.
> http://rvdailyreport.com/opinion/opinion-having-
> irritated-it-own-customers-verizon-zeroes-in-on-fmca/
> --
> Patti & Jerry Burt
> 73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands -
> 77 Palm Beach
> Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS - Pacific Cruisers - 49ers
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