Verizon to Kill Message Plus App on December 9th
- Message Plus was originally expected to be shut down sooner, but the date has been postponed.
- The new shutdown date for the app is December 9, 2024, giving users time to transition to another service.
- Users expressed little concern over the app's shutdown, indicating a preference for alternatives.
Verizon's messaging application, Message Plus, was initially set to be discontinued, but it will remain operational until December 9, 2024. This extension provides users a little over a month to transition their conversations to Google Messages, which is positioned to replace Message Plus as Verizon's primary messaging platform. The announcement of the new shutdown date was made on November 8, 2024, and highlights the company’s strategic shift towards Google Messages. Many users are voiced their readiness to uninstall the app from their devices, signaling a general indifference towards its discontinuation. As the deadline approaches, users will need to make necessary arrangements to ensure they have access to their messaging needs through alternative applications before the app is finally retired.