DATA PLAN FOR iPod TOUCH, WHAT DO YOU THINK?

[RunOverProducti]

it would be cool...

[sushi]

it would be cool...
How can you have a data plan for the iPod touch?

Note, it does not have cell phone reception.

As for WiFi, any WiFi plan will work just like a laptop.

[RunOverProducti]

How can you have a data plan for the iPod touch?

Note, it does not have cell phone reception.

As for WiFi, any WiFi plan will work just like a laptop.

I guess your'e the person that always says no to everything LOLOL

It starts with a dream homie.

If you really want something you'll find a way...

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...

[r.j.s]

If you really want something you'll find a way...

Yeah, it's called an iPhone.

You need some kind of cellular service for it to be feasible ...

[sushi]

I guess your'e the person that always says no to everything LOLOL

It starts with a dream homie.

If you really want something you'll find a way...

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...
I guess I wasn't clear enough. So let me give it another go.

Cell phones allow data transmission over cellular networks.

Cell phones have data plans.

The iPod touch cannot receive or transmit over cellular networks, and thus cannot use a data plan.

So no matter how much you want your current iPod touch to have and use a data plan, it will not happen.

Now in the future, it is possible that an iPod touch would have cell data reception and transmission. Not likely but it is a possibility. Right now I doubt Apple would do this as it would cut into iPhone sales.

[RunOverProducti]

Did I ever said I want my iPod to work with data right now?

I'm just pondering on the idea, you're just talking too much now homie.

On the original post I even say "IT WOULD BE COOL"

I work here at AT&T so I know a thing or two about phones.

[sushi]

Did I ever said I want my iPod to work with data right now?
You definitely inferred it. That much is certain.

I'm just pondering on the idea, you're just talking too much now homie.

On the original post I even say "IT WOULD BE COOL"

I work here at AT&T so I know a thing or two about phones.
After reading this, your credibility just went down the you know what.

BTW, not a homie. :)

[dukebound85]

Did I ever said I want my iPod to work with data right now?

I'm just pondering on the idea, you're just talking too much now homie.

On the original post I even say "IT WOULD BE COOL"

I work here at AT&T so I know a thing or two about phones.

ya know.......its more feasible that ATT allows one to not have a voice plan with their iphone than it is to have the touch get a data plan

[Ntombi]

ya know.......its more feasible that ATT allows one to not have a voice plan with their iphone than it is to have the touch get a data plan

You know, that's just what I was thinking. And an iPhone without voice is still better than an iPod touch, because it has the GPS and camera.

[RunOverProducti]

You know, that's just what I was thinking. And an iPhone without voice is still better than an iPod touch, because it has the GPS and camera.

New iPod should get a camera

You definitely inferred it. That much is certain.


After reading this, your credibility just went down the you know what.

BTW, not a homie. :)

I'm not here for credibility, I'm here to share ideas and discuss it.

Homie!:p

[NC MacGuy]

I'd be thrilled to just do a simple file transfer from a Mac via bluetooth.....:rolleyes:

[Biolizard]

Did I ever said I want my iPod to work with data right now?

I'm just pondering on the idea, you're just talking too much now homie.

On the original post I even say "IT WOULD BE COOL"

I work here at AT&T so I know a thing or two about phones.

Being from Blightly I've never dealt with AT&T, but I can't believe they'd take on someone with such shoddy English.

Just my 2p.

Pray continue.

[old-wiz]

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...

I work here at AT&T so I know a thing or two about phones.

You work at AT&T, know a thing or two about phones, and you don't know what wi-fi is? "wi-fi is a plan" what is that supposed to mean?

[fleshman03]

I guess I wasn't clear enough. So let me give it another go.

Cell phones allow data transmission over cellular networks.

Cell phones have data plans.

The iPod touch cannot receive or transmit over cellular networks, and thus cannot use a data plan.

So no matter how much you want your current iPod touch to have and use a data plan, it will not happen.

Now in the future, it is possible that an iPod touch would have cell data reception and transmission. Not likely but it is a possibility. Right now I doubt Apple would do this as it would cut into iPhone sales.

They could do WiMAX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX)......... I don't think those chips are too much larger than normal wifi chips. Thus you could have a data plan AND higher storage capacity.

[bndoarn]

i think if you want an iPod Touch with a data plan then you should just get an iPhone.

[seb-opp]

I guess your'e the person that always says no to everything LOLOL

It starts with a dream homie.

If you really want something you'll find a way...

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...


An iPod touch with a data plan is called an iPhone, have you heard of it?

[MattZani]

You have said 'Homie' twice now, and i would like you to die.

Want a Data Plan? buy an iPhone

[plinden]

Well, to be fair to the OP (despite his/her attitude), I think what he's talking about is a touch-like netbook-type device ... eg an iPod Touch with an EVDO connection but no cellphone radio. Like what the Kindle has.

A generation or two down the line, we'll likely have (an attempt at) ubiquitous wireless connection in iPods.

[RunOverProducti]

You have said 'Homie' twice now, and i would like you to die.

Want a Data Plan? buy an iPhone

LOL What's wrong with saying homie, man people are so sensitive these days.

WOW!

[RunOverProducti]

What's the big deal in just having data on ipod Touch without wanting a phone?

[rdowns]

OMFG!!!111!! That's like to bestest idea EVER!

[Poeticashes]

Buy a MiFi from Verizon. There's your data.

[puffnstuff]

Buy a MiFi from Verizon. There's your data.


I thought about this but the rates are a bit much. It would be nice if the mobile broadband users were given the same rates as those with a cell plan

[MacNoobie]

If Apple turned the iPod Touch into something resembling a kindle in terms of having a free/cheap cell data connection (NOT the ebook portion) then I think Apple would have a definite winner. Kinda funny since I've been saying the iPod Touch needs a data connection forever it seems like now.

Heck either you paid more for the device but didn't have a monthly fee (certain restrictions on GB/month would apply) or pay something like $10 a month (again with a small GB cap) or opt for $30 for "unlimited".

[Austin2048]

I guess your'e the person that always says no to everything LOLOL

It starts with a dream homie.

If you really want something you'll find a way...

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...

here is a dream for you, Apple puts up far range wifi towers that act like cell towers but send out a wifi signal and only iPod touches and iPhones can get on that wifi signal :D that would be pretty freakin epic. you could have wifi almost everywhere you go!!

[Unprocessed1]

I guess your'e the person that always says no to everything LOLOL

It starts with a dream homie.

If you really want something you'll find a way...

I didn't know WiFi is a plan...

Stop doing the 'shrooms home-dog.

[dukebound85]

here is a dream for you, Apple puts up far range wifi towers that act like cell towers but send out a wifi signal and only iPod touches and iPhones can get on that wifi signal :D that would be pretty freakin epic. you could have wifi almost everywhere you go!!

at that point, why get an iphone. just use a skype type app

Stop doing the 'shrooms home-dog.


dude, it's home-slice lol

[Unprocessed1]

dude, it's home-slice lol


Ehhhh, crap. :(

[puffnstuff]

If Apple turned the iPod Touch into something resembling a kindle in terms of having a free/cheap cell data connection (NOT the ebook portion) then I think Apple would have a definite winner. Kinda funny since I've been saying the iPod Touch needs a data connection forever it seems like now.

Oh, I can so see Apple going this route but only allowing unlimited access to the store nothing else.

The sales in the app store and itunes store would go through the roof if the touch had something similar to whispernet

here is a dream for you, Apple puts up far range wifi towers that act like cell towers but send out a wifi signal and only iPod touches and iPhones can get on that wifi signal :D that would be pretty freakin epic. you could have wifi almost everywhere you go!!

Only company I can think of doing that is Google. Invite only and it will forever be in beta.

[RunOverProducti]

here is a dream for you, Apple puts up far range wifi towers that act like cell towers but send out a wifi signal and only iPod touches and iPhones can get on that wifi signal :D that would be pretty freakin epic. you could have wifi almost everywhere you go!!


That could cost too much.

What about having a sim slot that could only be use for (AT&T)Data and charge a monthly fee.

I don't use my phone too much, but I enjoy going on the internet...

It would be cool!

[skye12]

Yeah, it's called an iPhone.

You need some kind of cellular service for it to be feasible ...

Exactly. The question makes no sense.

[dukebound85]

That could cost too much.

What about having a sim slot that could only be use for (AT&T)Data and charge a monthly fee.

I don't use my phone too much, but I enjoy going on the internet...

It would be cool!

that might be a good solution though how about an adapter that plugs into the dock for 3g access

[SnowLeopard2008]

This thread is pointless. A data plan only works if you have some sort of cellular radio. You don't have such a thing on the iPod touch, so that's it. Thread closed.

[RunOverProducti]

Exactly. The question makes no sense.

Is not a question, is an idea.

It makes sense for iPod Touch users...

I have a small cheap phone I pay $40.0 for unlimited talk with Tmobile (Never had a problem with them)... Go check AT&T plans, do some calculation and get back to me...

Let me give you a head start, unlimited everything at AT&T is $150.0

[RunOverProducti]

This thread is pointless. A data plan only works if you have some sort of cellular radio. You don't have such a thing on the iPod touch, so that's it. Thread closed.

No S@#T, that's why the thread is here to discuss any possiblities of having data service for "FUTURE" iPod Touch.

Is a possiblity and you can't deny it.

So the Thread is still valid.

[dukebound85]

if you had an adpater of some sort that plugs into the dock connector, i wonder if you could get data plans from other companies

for instance, verizon could make thier own, att could, etc

would be nice for data on the go

im starting to agree with the op and if you wanted, pay 30 a month for just data. some people already have a phone and dont need an iphone really and be forced to pay for minutes

also with this adapeter idea, one wouldnt need to worry about etf's or what not as the adapter is seperate from the ipod touch so we wouldnt have the near amount of complaining whenever new hardware comes out

i agree, this would be kind of nice

[puffnstuff]

that might be a good solution though how about an adapter that plugs into the dock for 3g access

Yeah, I thought about that too. I doubt that a company would make one though since only the touch will have access to it and there aren't that many out there to warrant the cost in making something like that.

It's more likely we will see more carriers with mifi.


Another thought is adding an attachment with either a usb slot or express slot for the iPod Touch.

There is also this by cradlepoint I have been eyeing
http://www.cradlepoint.com/files/imagecache/product_image_default/files/product_details_images/CBA250-Angle.jpg
http://www.cradlepoint.com/products/cba250-cellular-broadband-adapter

You insert your card or usb in it then use it as a hot spot. Would be great for in car use.

[rdowns]

No S@#T, that's why the thread is here to discuss any possiblities of having data service for "FUTURE" iPod Touch.

Is a possiblity and you can't deny it.

So the Thread is still valid.


Sorry, homie. Ran this by the Internet Popo and it's not valid.

[RunOverProducti]

Sorry, homie. Ran this by the Internet Popo and it's not valid.

You can talk all you want, but you won't deny the fact that it COULD be possible...

[r.j.s]

You can talk all you want, but you won't deny the fact that it COULD be possible...

Not without turning the iPod into an iPhone ... the cellular radio is the biggest difference between the two.

[dukebound85]

Not without turning the iPod into an iPhone ... the cellular radio is the biggest difference between the two.

here is the ideal solution

provide the iphone at ipod touch prices

do not make any part of the service mandatory...aka you dont sign a contract and if you do, you can opt out of voice or data or whatnot

sadly this will never happen

[r.j.s]

here is the ideal solution

provide the iphone at ipod touch prices

do not make any part of the service mandatory...aka you dont sign a contract and if you do, you can opt out of voice or data or whatnot

sadly this will never happen

So, in other words, discontinue the Touch, and lower the price on the contract-free iPhone?

[dukebound85]

So, in other words, discontinue the Touch, and lower the price on the contract-free iPhone?

Yea

Only downside is the capacity but folks would just have to deal with it

[nateo200]

Get a job, buy an iPhone or a MiFi and quit your bitching. Apple isn't going to cannibalize there other products sales because you want 3G. You people are frustratingly relentless. Go look at the other threads for reasons why not as I'm tired of typing it up and there's more informed people with good reasons why it's not happening.

[truth42]

I love this thread.

What about we take this a stage further? I'd like to see an iPod touch with a couple of extra buttons.

First, I'd like a button that allows one to 'beam' oneself to other locations. This could work well with Google maps: simply key in a street address and press the button and you get 'beamed' to that location. It would work in the same way that this technique worked in the celebrated 'Star Trek' series. Sure, the technology is not quite there yet, but there's no disputing that Apple could get it to work at some point in the future. I'm sure that AT&T would offer a suitable data plan for Touch users.

Also, I'd like to see a special 'homie' button on the touch. With a little research Apple could invent a small laser beam that could detect a person's 'hominess'. One would then simply have to press a button to reveal all.

These are exciting times. I love this thread.

[nateo200]

I love this thread.

What about we take this a stage further? I'd like to see an iPod touch with a couple of extra buttons.

First, I'd like a button that allows one to 'beam' oneself to other locations. This could work well with Google maps: simply key in a street address and press the button and you get 'beamed' to that location. It would work in the same way that this technique worked in the celebrated 'Star Trek' series. Sure, the technology is not quite there yet, but there's no disputing that Apple could get it to work at some point in the future. I'm sure that AT&T would offer a suitable data plan for Touch users.

Also, I'd like to see a special 'homie' button on the touch. With a little research Apple could invent a small laser beam that could detect a person's 'hominess'. One would then simply have to press a button to reveal all.

These are exciting times. I love this thread.

No more worrying about global warming with that feature. I can transit anywhere in the world with that feature, the only pain is international fees can get high. People really need to get a grip....

[old-wiz]

Why do I get the feeling that the OP is simply a troll?

[RunOverProducti]

PEOPLE ARE TOO SENSITIVE!

I'm starting to wonder if people here complaining are girls! LOLOLOLOL:p

I kind of started as a joke, but people took this thread way to serious...

It was fun, but it would be cool...

[sushi]

They could do WiMAX (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WiMAX)......... I don't think those chips are too much larger than normal wifi chips. Thus you could have a data plan AND higher storage capacity.
Possibly.

One big difference between the iPhone and iPod touch is the space reserved for memory. The iPhone has one slot and the iPod touch has two slots. That is why the touch has twice the memory as the iPhone. Which on a side note is why we'll more than likely see a new touch introduced with 64GB of memory since the iPhone is now at 32GB.

Due to the space issues, the touch would need to give up one of the memory slots to have a built in cell Transmitter/Receiver in order to use a data plan. I don't see Apple making this compromise.

Buy a MiFi from Verizon. There's your data.
Exactly.

RunOverProducti could easily get one of these to solve his needs.

I also like the idea of a MiFi type device attached to the dock. Could build it into an attachable battery case.

Having said that, the current MiFi by Verizon is pretty darn cool.

PEOPLE ARE TOO SENSITIVE!

I'm starting to wonder if people here complaining are girls! LOLOLOLOL:p

I kind of started as a joke, but people took this thread way to serious...

It was fun, but it would be cool...
Ever heard of the expression,

"Stop digging!"?

You might want to consider that.

[fireshot91]

No S@#T, that's why the thread is here to discuss any possiblities of having data service for "FUTURE" iPod Touch.

Is a possiblity and you can't deny it.

So the Thread is still valid.

Anything is a possibility.


Steve Jobs could say that there would be no more iPods in the making..ever.

There is still a possibility (Albeit, very small) that there will be another iPod in the making for selling.

[rdowns]

I love this thread.

What about we take this a stage further? I'd like to see an iPod touch with a couple of extra buttons.

First, I'd like a button that allows one to 'beam' oneself to other locations. This could work well with Google maps: simply key in a street address and press the button and you get 'beamed' to that location. It would work in the same way that this technique worked in the celebrated 'Star Trek' series. Sure, the technology is not quite there yet, but there's no disputing that Apple could get it to work at some point in the future. I'm sure that AT&T would offer a suitable data plan for Touch users.

Also, I'd like to see a special 'homie' button on the touch. With a little research Apple could invent a small laser beam that could detect a person's 'hominess'. One would then simply have to press a button to reveal all.

These are exciting times. I love this thread.



I would SO choose this over the data plan. It COULD happen. :D

[Excellerator]

Too bad they didn't offer a data plan for the iPod Touch without the voice calling. Similar to what Amazon does with the Kindle with Sprint.

[WildCowboy]

I think we're about done here...it's gone on long enough. Thanks for playing, folks. :)