Depends on what "is" is approach, "Unlimited" data plan
I'm still struggling with the carriers (specifically AT&T) saying "oh, unlimited data plan isn't really unlimited" Who's kidding who? or is it "Ooops, we wrote a contract that says that but that's not what we actually meant"
I think opening up the iPhone to other carriers will find AT&T struggling to keep its customers (think churn time!). I was with AT&T back in the 1990's and was utterly disgusted with their quality of transmission (bad sound, people can't hear me), lack of reliable service ("All circuits are busy. Please try your call again later"), dropped calls and then calling customer support and getting people that have such a thick accent a 10 minute call turned into 90 minutes with the person on the other end constantly repeating what I said.
There are better carriers and higher quality customer service out there. With a iPhone that works across all the networks, there will be choices and people will switch carriers (read into this, I'm switching when the iPhone 5 comes out).
AT&T charges a fee when you sign up (even though they have you sign a contract as well).
AT&T charges you for a data package, even if you don't want it.
AT&T sets a very low monthly cap that you are able to use up in just a single day.
AT&T can start charging overage fees within hours of your billing cycle starting.
AT&T charges you again for the SAME DATA when another device connects through your phone.
AT&T charges you again for the SAME DATA when you make a video call.
You can get charged twice, three times, or maybe even four times for the same data they are already over-charging for.
Soon, AT&T will charge an "Entertainment Extra" fee when you load your web browser.
AT&T will charge a "Communications Fee" when you load email.
This is what AT&T wants. Nickel and dimes. It all adds up. BILLIONS of dollars in profits just isn't enough.
I'm still struggling with the carriers (specifically AT&T) saying "oh, unlimited data plan isn't really unlimited" Who's kidding who? or is it "Ooops, we wrote a contract that says that but that's not what we actually meant"
I think opening up the iPhone to other carriers will find AT&T struggling to keep its customers (think churn time!). I was with AT&T back in the 1990's and was utterly disgusted with their quality of transmission (bad sound, people can't hear me), lack of reliable service ("All circuits are busy. Please try your call again later"), dropped calls and then calling customer support and getting people that have such a thick accent a 10 minute call turned into 90 minutes with the person on the other end constantly repeating what I said.
There are better carriers and higher quality customer service out there. With a iPhone that works across all the networks, there will be choices and people will switch carriers (read into this, I'm switching when the iPhone 5 comes out).