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xtremeph

Verizon Plan showing Premium streaming quality as a feature on Get More / Do More plans

Was on-line checking out some phone line data usage and noticed part of the listed feature is Premium Streaming. Is this new or old? I've always only mentioned as 720p option which is enabled on my lines. It shows this way for my Get More and Do More plans. I don't see it referenced as such anywhere else for these plans on Verizon website so maybe it may just be a mistake.

https://imgur.com/a/S8Yqiis

Posted Jan 15, 2023, 3:34 PM UTC · edited

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Spiritually-Fit•

You can go into the Verizon app, Manage Plan, Usage & Settings, turn on “Maximum video streaming quality”.

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xtremephOP•

I’m aware of that and it’s already on but they do market a premium streaming quality option for $10 additional that gives you 1080p quality. The option you’re referring to only does up to 720P per the existing plan feature.

Was hoping it was a sign Verizon was potentially expanding Premium streaming to higher end plans when on 5G nationwide / LTE networks similar to AT&T and T-Mobile.

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Spiritually-Fit•

It’s 4K when on UWB

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sha97523•

👍🏻

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Spiritually-Fit•

From my understanding if you want 1080p on 5G/LTE then you can pay the extra $10/month

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xtremephOP•

Im aware of the 4K streaming listed as part of the UWB when available. It’s just ironic they now decide to add Premium streaming there instead of the 720p feature that was there previously there is all. Only time will tell I guess if they’ll open up their higher end plans like the other two carriers do for low band 5G and LTE.

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skippinjack•

I think, LIKE WITH EVERYTHING VERIZON, it’s just a matter of time before they give in on this one and build it in like the others. Next up…..not segregating network access based upon plan.

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xtremephOP•

Yeah, they are usually late to making adjustments that the industry has already implemented.

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Busy-Solution7642•

The $10 add on is for "Premium Streaming"

https://myvpostpay.verizon.com/ui/acct/secure/productApps/pdp/spo1480003

I've had the "Play More" plan since I joined Verizon in Feb 2022, and this add on as always been available. It's available on most plans as these terms and conditions state:

"Experience the highest-quality video that your smartphone or tablet supports with the Premium Streaming. Get up to 1080p when streaming on the Verizon 4G LTE network and get up to 4K streaming when mirroring to devices with a larger HD screen (like a TV) using a cable.

Available for most plans, except Start Unlimited, Go Unlimited, and prepaid plans. Works with any 1080p-capable smartphone or tablet. Up to 4k Streaming received depends on the display capability of your device. Data Usage applies."

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I tried it one month, but couldn't get the casting to larger screens via a cable to work. and support was no help, I ended up removing the add on.

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flyfishone•

Probably not anytime soon

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SnooMemesjellies734•

Premium streaming is sadly an add on and sadly I also have it.

It raises the streaming cap to 40mbps for things such as YouTube or Netflix. Also not sure if it’s related but I’ve noticed Apple Music loads a bit faster as well (using lossless) making it as fast as AAC

It’s advertised as 1080p but I’ve found that 40mbps plays everything plays in 4K if you select it

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