Verizon Wireless customers with certain plans will soon see their monthly bills increase as the telecom giant quietly adjusts its multi-line discount structure. Starting February 20th, 2025, some customers will face a price hike of $3 per line.

Also in a move that will impact many customers, shared data plans are seeing a price increase. Single-line accounts will be charged an extra $4 per month, while multi-line accounts will see a $15 monthly increase. Additionally, the fee for exceeding data limits is rising from $15 to $20 per GB. These changes combine to make staying connected more expensive for those on shared data plans. This was first spotted by some users on Reddit and first noticed by Android Authority.

This change primarily affects customers with five or more lines on the "myPlan" and older "New Verizon Plan" options. While Verizon has not explicitly announced this price increase, they have begun notifying affected customers via email.

The Impact on Customers

The reduction in the multi-line discount translates to a noticeable increase in monthly costs for many families and groups. For a family with five lines, this change could mean an extra $15 per month on their wireless bill. Larger families with more lines will see even greater increases. Others could also see their prices jump also.

Verizon's Justification

While Verizon has not publicly elaborated on the reasons for this adjustment, the email to customers cites the need to continue to bring customers the best mobile experience as the motivating factor. This echoes similar justifications provided by other telecom companies in recent years as they have implemented price hikes.

Looking Ahead

It remains to be seen how this price adjustment will affect Verizon's customer base and whether other telecom companies will follow suit with similar changes to their discount structures. As the cost of living continues to rise, consumers are increasingly sensitive to price hikes, particularly for essential services like wireless communication.