Since Verizon included the safety mode feature in their internet connectivity services, the questions on the minds of many Verizon customers have been, “what is it really about?” “How is it used?” “Does my current plan qualify me to use it?” “How can I benefit from it?” “Does it help me save data?” In this article, these questions and many more would be answered. so Let’s learn about What is Verizon Safety Mode?
In simple terms, Verizon’s safety mode is an option that allows you to use data at a reduced speed after your monthly data plan has run out. However, it has to be switched on for you to access it because it is “optional”.
How is Verizon Safety Mode Used?
As noted above, it is optional. So, to use it, you need to first switch it on. You do not have to switch it on each time you need to use it, you can leave it that way the first time you switch it on. Once your data plan is used up, it automatically is activated.
To use this Verizon Safety Mode, there are two methods: They include:
- Method One
- Open your search engine and log in to your Verizon Account. Register and create a profile if you do not have an existing one.
- Next, find and click on Usage or Data Overview
- Finally, turn on or off the Safety Mode using the switch on the My Usage page.
- Method Two
- Download the My Verizon App
- Afterwards, find the menu icon in the upper left corner of your phone display.
- Click on Data Hub
- Finally, scroll down until you find then click on the switch to turn on or off safety mode.
Who Can Use Safety Mode?
- Verizon safety mode is available to only customers on the New Verizon Plan or Verizon shared data plans.
- If you have an unlimited data plan, you do not need safety mode because your data speed is automatically throttled immediately after you use up your high-speed data allocation.
Benefits of Verizon Safety Mode
There are two major benefits you enjoy from using Verizon safety mode. They include:
- You can still have access to the internet even when you have run out of data.
- You do not have to be bothered about overage fees
Factors to Consider Before Activating Verizon Safety Mode
However interesting this sounds, you need to fully understand this feature before activating it. Below are the factors to consider:
- When they say, “use data at a reduced speed”, it means data speed would go at a very low pace of 128kbps, compared to how fast your connectivity had been while you still had data, is it something you can cope with?
- Do you use your Verizon plan for work? Would having a reduced speed not slow down your productivity?
- A reduced data speed means it would be difficult to watch videos or music at the expected quality.
- You will always have access to the internet, especially in times of emergency when you need to use a search engine (like Google, Bing, Safari, Explorer, Firefox etc).
- You will always be able to chat on your social channels and be in touch with family, friends and loved ones.
- It is economical. Expenses made on monthly data can be avoided or minimized especially if the finances are difficult to come by.
Conclusion
As one of the biggest communication technology companies, Verizon through its Safety Mode option is ensuring their subscribers and prospective subscribers never have to lose communication with the world. The next time you think of Safety Mode, the first thing that should come to mind is “staying connected always”.
What Verizon Safety Mode? How is it used? Who can use it? How can I benefit from it? We hope these questions have been answered with this article.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Verizon Safety Mode help me save data?
Your data still runs normally with Verizon Safety Mode. However, when your data allocation for the month is used up, you can still have access to data at a reduced speed and Verizon Safety Mode only ensures that you are not charged overage fees for it.
2. How do I get out of Verizon Safety Mode?
The same process it takes to activate safety mode is the same it takes to deactivate. Simply log in to your Horizon Account via your browser, check for the Usage Overview and click on the switch to disable Safety Mode on the My Usage page.
If you are using the My Verizon App, when you open the app, find the menu icon, click on Data Hub, scroll to the end of the page or until you see the disable safety mode switch, then click on it.
3. How can I avoid overage charges with Verizon Safety Mode?
You do not have to worry about overage charges when turning on Verizon Safety Mode.
4. Does Verizon Safety Mode work on all phones?
Yes, Verizon safety mode can be opened with your browser. You can also download the app on Google Play Store and iOS App Store for Android and iOS phones respectively. You must have the most recent version of My Verizon App to use safety mode.
5. I need faster data speed but I am on Verizon Safety Mode, what do I do?
There are 3 things you can do. Consider:
- Safety mode shows your data has been used up. So, you can reactivate or subscribe to your usual monthly plan.
- Buy a data boost in your Verizon Account.
- You can decide to switch to an unlimited plan which would allow you to stay online for a longer period without worrying over data limits or overage fees.
6. What sites can I access while on Verizon Safety Mode?
Safety Mode basically reduces data speed. So, you should be able to access the usual sites but they would only load at a low rate or appear in a much lower quality (for streaming music and videos) due to the reduced data speed.
