Verizon Wireless has, for some time now, been sending out emails to data subscribers(at least for data-only devices) when customers reach 90% of monthly "allowances". There is even an option for getting emails at 50% and 75%, if I remember correctly. So, this is not news, as far as Verizon Wireless is concerned. This also does nothing for the consumer.
Customers should have the option to stop usage, once the monthly plan allotment has been reached. Well, actually, we should be able to access affordable plans, which offer unlimited access, across the board. Since I doubt that will occur, then the former will suffice, for now.
I have to use Verizon Wireless(VZW) for "broadband", since neither AT&T, Comcast, nor no other ISP, offers broadband to most of my county. Verizon Wireless is not great, as there are constant outages, even though VZW refuses to admit to it. I mean, when multiple devices, used by multiple customers go into a dormant state, it should be an indication there is a network issue. At least VZW is offering some sort of option, which puts it far ahead of the competition.
I live in the metro-Atlanta area, and no line-based ISP will be bothered to install proper "broadband" access to greater than 15 to 20% of my county. Yet, I have observed AT&T installing Remote Terminals("regular" DSL) and VRADs(U-Verse) in areas with half, or less, of the population that my street has on it. ...but, I digress...
Warnings do very little for people. Giving customers the option to suspend service, once their monthly allotment has been reached, would be great. The warnings are fine, but there needs to be more control options for customers.