Verizon Changes Its Phone Plans and Rewards
Verizon 更改電話方案與獎勵
Introduction
Verizon has new phone plans called Simplicity and Verizon One. They also have a new rewards program called Verizon Shine.
Verizon 推出了名為 Simplicity 和 Verizon One 的新電話方案。他們還推出了名為 Verizon Shine 的新獎勵計劃。
Main Body
The Simplicity plan costs $45 a month for old customers. New customers pay $30 a month if they pay automatically. This plan has very fast 5G internet. It also works in Canada and Mexico.
Simplicity 方案對舊客戶而言每月費用為 45 美元。新客戶若使用自動付款，每月僅需 30 美元。此方案提供極速 5G 網路，且適用於加拿大與墨西哥。
Verizon Shine is a new program for loyal customers. Users do not pay the $40 fee to start a plan. Starting in July, customers get 3% of their bill back as credits. They can use these credits to buy new phones or shop at other stores.
Verizon Shine 是一項針對忠實客戶的新計劃。使用者無需支付 40 美元的方案啟動費。從七月起，客戶可獲得帳單金額 3% 的回饋金。他們可以使用這些回饋金購買新手機或在其他商店購物。
Verizon also has the Verizon One plan for $70 a month. This plan gives customers both mobile phone and home internet. Verizon wants to be better than other companies like T-Mobile and AT&T.
Verizon 還提供每月 70 美元的 Verizon One 方案。此方案同時為客戶提供行動電話與家用網路。Verizon 希望能超越 T-Mobile 和 AT&T 等其他公司。
Conclusion
Verizon has new plans and rewards to get more customers and keep them happy.
Verizon 推出了新方案與獎勵，旨在吸引更多客戶並提升客戶滿意度。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Money Word' Map
When talking about costs, we use specific words to show how money moves. Look at these patterns from the text:
1. Monthly Costs
- Costs \rightarrow$ The price is fixed.
- Pay \rightarrow$ The action of giving money.
2. Special Money Words
- Fee: A one-time payment for a service (e.g., the $40 fee to start).
- Credits: Digital money you get back to spend later (e.g., 3% back as credits).
- Bill: The total amount you owe for the month.
💡 Quick Tip for A2 Learners Don't confuse Pay and Cost:
- The plan costs $70. (The object has a price)
- The customer pays $70. (The person gives the money)