Yes, that's the price when I got my 6900 about a month ago (29.99). I didn't have a data plan before so can't speak to the hassles of getting the new price applied to your plan but wouldn't think it should be a problem
I sync via exchange and that requires the 44.99 plan....
Actually, if you run SEVEN SEVEN Beta Program: Mobile choose page it will synch with your exchange server's web access and Verizon appears to allow it (at least they haven't cut me off yet) on the $29 plan.
It is a Beta app, and occasionally has issues, so if complete reliability is important, then you do need to stick with the $45 plan and direct connectivity.
Its really no problem at all with regards to plan changes. Look at my posts regarding this topic in the i760 forums and it also has my contact info if you need someone to work with your account.
Nate
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