ATT retooling data plans Buh-Bye unlimited
The largest carrier in the US is poised to turn its entire data pricing and marketing strategy on its end according to a series of slides we've found entitled "Data & Messaging Plan Realignment - January 2008." First up, MEdia Net plans are being revised, and for the most part things seem to be getting a little cheaper. MEdia Max Unlimited, for example -- a plan that includes unlimited on-device data and messaging -- goes from $39.99 to an even $35. Next, tethering and data card plans are dropping the term "Unlimited" and imposing a "soft limit" of 5GB; users who consistently exceed that limit won't be charged overage but could be relieved of their plans if AT&T chooses to do so. As much as this sucks, it brings AT&T's official policy in lin...
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Cellenator said:
Follow the leader maybe by years end you'll have a standard UI 😉
Oh crap! Then we'd be no better than Verizon!
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Thats why I don't care about 3G and prefer the WiFi options and use the Garmin XT chip for GSM.
I see the writing on the wall with regard to data charges. I have the $19,99 unlimited data 200 message plan but I will bet that won't last as more people use their phones for internet browsing.
Edge is fast enough to get the information I may need now and slow enough not to want to use it as my primary internet source for my phone.
I see the writing on the wall with regard to data charges. I have the $19,99 unlimited data 200 message plan but I will bet that won't last as more people use their phones for internet browsing.
Edge is fast enough to get the information I may need now and slow enough not to want to use it as my primary internet source for my phone.
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