Verizon Eliminates Free Backup Batteries - Consumer Reports News
Verizon Eliminates Free Backup Batteries - Consumer Reports News:
"The company said that as of early as December, new FiOS customers who want a backup battery will have to pay a one-time charge of $29.99, buy it elsewhere, or do without.
During a blackout, FiOS customers without a battery, household generator, or other type of backup power system will lose their landline voice service, including access to emergency 911. (Read our generator buying guide.)
Verizon’s decision comes about 14 months after Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to millions of homes and disrupted cell phone service in widespread areas.
“We will no longer provide the free 12-volt lead-acid battery. We’ll begin the policy later this month or early January,” said Verizon spokesman William Kula. New FiOS business customers will continue to receive a free battery, at least for the time being."
"The company said that as of early as December, new FiOS customers who want a backup battery will have to pay a one-time charge of $29.99, buy it elsewhere, or do without.
During a blackout, FiOS customers without a battery, household generator, or other type of backup power system will lose their landline voice service, including access to emergency 911. (Read our generator buying guide.)
Verizon’s decision comes about 14 months after Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to millions of homes and disrupted cell phone service in widespread areas.
“We will no longer provide the free 12-volt lead-acid battery. We’ll begin the policy later this month or early January,” said Verizon spokesman William Kula. New FiOS business customers will continue to receive a free battery, at least for the time being."
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