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Verizon to Remove Free Game Subscriptions From Older 5G Plans This September

The move is part of Verizon’s strategy to phase out legacy plans by pushing customers toward higher-priced options.

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No more free Apple Arcade with Verizon's legacy 5G plans.

Overview

  • Get More and Play More subscribers received My Verizon app alerts that Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass perks will end on September 22 and be removed on September 25, 2025.
  • Promotional subscriptions will either be canceled or automatically converted into paid plans billed at standard rates after removal.
  • The included perks originally carried monthly values of $6.99 for Apple Arcade or $4.99 for Google Play Pass at launch.
  • A $4 per line price hike in March 2024 marked the beginning of Verizon’s gradual phase-out of bundled digital services on these legacy plans.
  • Industry analysts say Verizon may next eliminate other free add-ons on aging plans, such as its Disney+ bundle.