Verizon Carrier Discount Change - Panther

[Turtle]

For those of you at Panther (and a few who aren't but used to be ), this is important information.

From Verizon:

We've updated the agreement between Verizon Wireless and your employer or association. As a result your employee discount will change on 6/8/2013.

All eligible wireless numbers on your account will now receive a 15% Monthly Access Discount. [Instead of the current 19% Discount]

To be eligible for a discount a wireless number must be on a calling plan $34.99 or higher (data features $24.99 or higher are also eligible for discounts when added to calling plans $34.99 or higher). Some plans, such as Unlimited Anytime Minute plans, Family SharePlan® secondary lines, as well as $30/2GB data plans, are not eligible.

For your convenience a confirmation letter which includes an updated summary of your service is provided online

Want a bonus discount? An additional 3% Bonus Discount will also apply if you register for My Verizon and enroll in paperless billing by 6/8/2013. If you've already completed these steps, then you're all set!


Note: If you activate any lines of service prior to 6/8/2013, these lines, if eligible, will receive your current employee discount and then be converted to the discount outlined above.

P.S. Confirmation letters and other account notifications can also be found in the Account Change Notification section of My Verizon’s My Documents & Receipts page.

 

[Jenny]

Not just Panther. We were using our discount from Tri-state still, and received the same email. Wondering if it is an across the board thing.

 

[Turtle]

OK. Panther and Tri-State. Any others?
I know there are, but I just don't know for sure which ones are involved in the new rate changes. Plus, there are probably quite a few people who are eligible for such a discount and don't even know it.

 

[BigCat]

FDCC has a Verizon discount as well.

 

[Turtle]

Those who wanted to discuss a completely different topic have been given their own thread.

 

[DollarSign]

Hey turtle, im still using my discount plan from my ltl carrier and that the same thing. I think its across the board. Went from 19 to 15%

 

[saintpoly]

For those of you at Panther (and a few who aren't but used to be ), this is important information.

From Verizon:

no longer work for panther but loved the 19 % discount i need to confirm for the current 15 % discount can anyone share the panther link ? thank you in advance

 

[Turtle]

no longer work for panther but loved the 19 % discount i need to confirm for the current 15 % discount can anyone share the panther link ? thank you in advance

Apparently, in order to confirm you still work there you’ll be asked to provide your work email address or a legible copy of a recent paystub. The paystub should not be more than 60 days old.
Employee Validation FAQs | Verizon Wireless

Which means if Load One doesn't have a discount with Verizon, I'm screwed, 'cause I'm not gonna try and fake a Panther pay stub, and I certainly don't have a Panther e-mail address.

 

[Moot]

I've been using the Panther discount for a few years but I'm not an employee nor do I have a pay stub. I hope Verizon will accept a copy of weekly settlement sheet.

 

[Bradh214]

Bolt Express has a discount with Verizon to

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[Jenny]

I've been using the Panther discount for a few years but I'm not an employee nor do I have a pay stub. I hope Verizon will accept a copy of weekly settlement sheet.

If you have a Panther id badge that works. We changed our discount to the FECC discount using the badge. It just have to have your name and the company name.
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[TropixBum]

From what I hear this is mostly across the board with a lot of companies. I know with us and another carrier a friend of mine used to be with they did the same with cutting the discount from 19 to 15%..... Is Verizon this broke? :what:

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[Bradh214]

Its looking that way

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[saintpoly]

whoa Thanx Jenny went to verizon with my badge and it worked they gave me my discount back

Not just Panther. We were using our discount from Tri-state still, and received the same email. Wondering if it is an across the board thing.

 

[Moot]

I've been using the Panther discount for a few years but I'm not an employee nor do I have a pay stub. I hope Verizon will accept a copy of weekly settlement sheet.

I replied to the Verizon Employment validation E-mail by submitting a copy of my settlement sheet that Panther provides weekly. It contained all the info Verizon required and a whole lot more. But, it got rejected. Has anyone submitted a scan of their Settlement Sheet and retained their discount?

If you have a Panther id badge that works.

I don't have a Panther id badge, working or otherwise. Does Panther distribute id badges at orientation?

 

[scottm4211]

Moot, are you sure you drive for panther?

 

[Moot]

Moot, are you sure you drive for panther?

I gots me some two-headed cats on the doors. I guess a load offer tonight would help convince me I still drive for them.

 

[21cExp]

How about going for the panther discount in person at a Verizon place, with your two-headed cat van highly visible through the windows; would that perhaps convince them?

 

[paullud]

I don't have a Panther id badge, working or otherwise. Does Panther distribute id badges at orientation?

Maybe sending a photo of you in Daisy Dukes and a half shirt all sudsy washing your van will be proof, if not the right people may call to tell you what you need to do.

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[Ragman]

Maybe sending a photo of you in Daisy Dukes and a half shirt all sudsy washing your van will be proof, if not the right people may call to tell you what you need to do.

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Or not!