No problem. It is very good to be skeptical for the reasons you state. I'm glad to see that thread because the Verizon deal is almost too good to be true. There are reports here on FT that you can get that plan on Android phones from Verizon as well but I can't confirm that.

I switched from AT&T to Verizon specifically for the GlobalEmail plan. I also had confusion prior to switching, many of the reps I talked to were confused as well. I took the plunge and spent 3 weeks in Europe with 2 Droid Pros and the GlobalEmail plan. I can confirm I was not billed for data beyond the normal monthly charge. I believe the GlobalAccess plan is for tethering and the laptop internet cards. I have heard that with Blackberries people have been able to tether with GlobalEmail and not incur charges, but I did not want to risk it with my Android. This whole thing is very poorly marketed.

I am leaving the GlobalEmail plan on permanently, I am afraid it will be removed and I want to stay grandfathered in if possible.

The plan shows up on my bill as:
Excerpt from my bill... The only roaming charges were 2 text messages, and voice.