Either I was late on this or it’s happening way too soon. Verizon is reacting to the increased demands put on their wireless data network. As always, BGR provides the scoop: Verizon CTO hints at tiered data plans. Read the BGR analysis and then hit the jump to see more from the Broadband/DSL Reports blog.

Then there’s the whole network performance thing:

‘Verizon also can’t resist jabbing AT&T by asking “Why pay more for the 3G version and get 3G service on an overloaded network with limited coverage?” This bullet point, though, must have been written before the PC World article from last month was released. Much to the embarrassment of Verizon, the results from the latest carrier showdown reveal that AT&T’s network is passing with flying colors, while Big Red is showing a bit of strain under the load of Android.’

Here’s the rest: Verizon Touts Mi-Fi

Bottom line, the data thing in wireless is where the action will be and change will come – I just didn’t think we’d see it so fast. BTW – one of the comments in the first BGR piece wasn’t concerned about tiered pricing. Give it time, we’re going to see some real interesting iterations on pricing plans and there’s one thing for sure, they won’t be going down in cost. I’d jump on the Skype thing quick and encourage all my friends to do the same; the only way you’ll be able to drive your voice calls over your data plan is Skype-to-Skype. But then there’s Google Voice and they’ll be others.

Bob