Verizon Wireless is preparing to launch family plans for data services that support multiple devices that include tablets and smartphones. Verizon plans on eliminating smartphone plans that allow unlimited access to the web for a flat fee with tiered pricing plan for multiple devices.

Verizon Wireless has announced their first quarter results and reported that they have activated 2.2 million iPhones in the first quarter and about 500,000 4G devices. Of the 500,000 4G devices, 260,000 were HTC Thunderbolts.