Shammo also stated that Verizon expects a backlash from current iPhone customers when the new iPhone model is announced, as those customers will be locked in a contract with the older model phone. He went on to state that the carrier would see a financial hit for a quarter after a new iPhone hits the market.
Smartphone owners have grown used to the unlimited monthly data plan, and may be in for sticker shock once the conversion to metered usage takes place. Customers will have to pay attention to how they use the smartphone under such plans, as common activities like streaming audio/ video will keep the usage meter clicking.