Verizon has announced that it is upgrading the data allocation for its prepaid customers. The network provider said that subscribers of the $45 monthly plan will now receive 2GB of mobile data starting Sunday, May 15. For the $60 plan, users will get an upgrade from 3GB of data to 6GB.

There is one crucial requirement to be eligible for this data upgrade. Verizon stated that users will have to enroll their account in auto-pay to get these upgrades. If users do not opt-in to have their account in auto-pay, their monthly data allowance will drop by 1GB.

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Verizon's new plans include unlimited text service to Mexico and Canada. Unlimited calls are not part of the deal - customers need to subscribe to a next tier plan to get that.

In a statement, Verizon vice president of consumer pricing Rob Miller said, "Whether you're just starting out with your own wireless plan or simply love to have complete control of your wireless spending, prepaid plans give you the best network on the latest phones."

Verizon prepaid plans do not require subscribers to sign contracts. No activation fees and credit checks are needed. Moreover, Verizon also offer free next day shipping.

These new prepaid options were first released back in February as a limited promotion. Verizon announced that these plans will be part of the company's permanent list of available plans.

For prepaid subscribers who need more data, Verizon is selling an extra 500MB for $5, 1GB for $10, and 3GB for $20. Verizon is still offering a basic plan that includes unlimited talk and text for $30 per month. However, this plan relies solely on Wi-Fi.

In terms of subscriber count, Verizon is the largest network provider in the United States. However, stiff competition from rivals like AT&T and T-Mobile has forced the company to offer more affordable rates and competitive pricing plans.

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