This is a new promotion that is being offered by Verizon in which customers can gift other Verizon customers 1GB of data to their friends or family members for just $10. According to Verizon, “Starting today, you can send 1GB of data to friends and family for $10 using the Verizon Messages app (Android) or through the Verizon website. And to keep it simple, it’s billed to your Verizon account.”
As the message reads, it seems that the Verizon Messages app will only be applicable for Android users. If you are an iOS user on Verizon that would love to gift some data to your loved ones, then you will have to do so via Verizon’s website. The carrier also notes that you can even add a message along with your gift to make it more personal.
The recipient can then choose to claim the free data either via a text message, or logging into their Verizon account online. We’re not sure how long the gift is valid for but we suppose you should claim it ASAP.