Verizon expands discounts for military members with short-term suspension plan
Verizon is hoping to make things easier on military families when duty calls. The wireless carrier announced a new short-term suspension benefit for military families when the active duty or reservist member are on short assignments. It allows families to suspend the line for up to 90 days and pay only $10 per month in that timeframe.
This is just another addition to Verizon's dedication to their military customers. The long term suspension plan is still available, for deployments over 90 days and up to three years, where customers pay nothing for the suspended line. It's just one way that Verizon is serving the unique needs of military families.
Here's more about Verizon's military discount and offers:
Verizon Military Discount
Military, veterans and their families get great deals on mobile, internet or bundles with extra savings at Verizon Wireless.
Verizon's new Military Short Term Suspension option
As a military spouse, I know first-hand that we can't control certain aspects of our lives, like when the military will call my partner away. But, one thing that helps is knowing what we can control. That's why Verizon's short-term suspension option is so important. It is one way to take something off your plate while your service member is away.
Military customers deployed for less than 90 days, even within Verizon's coverage area, can now take advantage of Verizon’s new Military Short Term Suspend option. During deployment, the customer's line will be temporarily suspended and charged $10/month or their monthly service price, whichever is lower.
Verizon's Long-Term Military Suspension option
Long-term suspension options remain available for eligible customers on deployment from 90 days to 3 years, allowing them to avoid charges for services and features on the suspended line, including device payment installments, for the entire duration of the service suspension.
Other military offers from Verizon Wireless
Verizon offers additional discounts for military. Here's a breakdown of other offers:
- Verizon Home Internet starts at just $45/month with Fios 300 Mbps and Auto Pay.
- Enjoy 10% in-store and 25% online off select accessories with a verified military ID.
- Dedicated parking at select Verizon retail locations
- Premium phone setup experience at select locations
- Extensive career tools and resources
TracFone by Verizon Wireless also offers a military discount
Tracfone, a prepaid brand on the Verizon Wireless network, is proud to support veterans and active-duty personnel customers with 10% off all $20/month or higher Unlimited Talk and Text Plans. Veterans and active-duty personnel can easily verify their eligibility through secure ID.me, making it simple to start saving.
How to verify your military affiliation using ID.me
Most brands use a third-party to confirm your military affiliation, like ID.me, which is a secure sites. You will need your military Common Access Card for this, so be sure to have it handy. Here is how to verify your military affiliation and receive your discount:
- Go ID.me and create an account.
- You will need to enter information to verify your military status, which may include service branch, date of service and .mil email address if applicable. If you are a military spouse, you may need to enter your spouse's information. You may also be required to upload photos of your CAC, a DD-214 or pay stubs.
- Submit your verification request, ID.me will review your information and provide a confirmation. Confirmation can be provided is as little as five minutes.
- Shop partner sites with a verified ID and receive your military discount!
Keep in mind, some websites may use a different website, but ID.me is one of the most common. Some sites will ask that you register for a one-time discount code and ask you to verify in other ways. Some discounts may not be available to spouses either, only the active duty, reservist or veteran member.