cr48 Verizon 3G Data Plans

Along with Wi-Fi, the cr48 has 3G data capability through Verizon. It’s useful for those times when you have no Wi-Fi access but need internet. Once activated, you get 100MB of free data a month for two years. You can also purchase several different plans:

• $9.99 for a day pass with unlimited data
• $19.99 for 1GB of data 
• $34.99 for 3GB of data 
• $49.99 for 5GB of data 

The day pass provides unlimited access, and the session lasts for 24 hours. The other plans provide the specified amount of data and the session lasts for 30 days from activation. These are “no contract” services, so you only pay month-to-month for what you want to use. So if you want to get 1GB this month and not use 3G next month, you can do that. In addition, there is no Early Termination Fee.

To see how much data you have click the network icon in the top-right corner of your screen. When 3G is enabled, the amount of data remaining should be listed under Verizon Wireless in the menu that appears.

The cr48 transmits data over the Verizon Wireless Network only when no other networks are available. So if you’re connected to both Verizon and another Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi network will be used to transmit data. This is great for keeping 3G usage down.

You can choose to receive notifications whenever you’re about to run out of data. With notifications enabled, you’ll see notifications for the following situations:

• You have less than 30 minutes before your data expires.
• You have less than 50 MB of data left.
• You’re out of data.

If you’re out of data, you’ll see the 3G gray warning icon in the top-right corner of the screen. So if you run out of data, your only option is to buy more.

If you’re having activation problems, call Verizon at 1-800-786-8419.