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AT&T Introduces New Data Plans Without Overage Charges
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I copy and pasted what was on my upgrade screen as of when I posted. I wonder which text is correct, mine or yours?
There's a difference between phones and tablets, though. I see your point for a phone that has voice calling and texting. But what about a pure data tablet? So what if people put lots of SIMs in devices? That means data is getting used, and probably more not less, which means $$$ for AT&T. And if the SIM costs AT&T anything, then have a one-time SIM charge of $1 or $5 or something.
I believe you. I was confused when it said $40/month access charge even though initially it said $20. My phone is paid off and I figured I would see a $20 discount on my bill. It's just the lack of explanation when finalizing my plan that worried me.
OK, fine. They used to have different monthly rates for smart-phones vs. feature-phones vs. tablets.
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Maybe different rates for devices that have discreet phone numbers vs. data-only devices.
My point is that I think it's fair that each device that's connected should be charged a monthly fee. There's overhead for the carriers to keep track of every connected SIM. What I'm not saying is $15-20/month is a fair rate.
I'm thinking about $2/mo to connect a device to a shared data account would be fair in my mind. Anything more than that, I'd just go and tether to my iPhone.
We are on an older 3GB plan where we pay $40 for the plan and $25 for each device on AT&T Next. So this new plan will save us $10/month.
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-Kevin
I called today (611 number) and spoke with a woman abut trying to reduce my bill or see if there is a better plan or data allotment. I was bumped from 4gb (I was previously bumped from 3gb to 4gb for complaining about rollover data) to 6gb for "my current price of $40" I think we are still stuck at $25 for each phone but I might try and see if that can getting adjusted later to a lesser amount.
Elaborate, you might be the first person I know that has gotten 6 GB for $40.
When did you call? I'm guessing you have 2 lines?
Do these data plans have the no overage also? In other words let's say I get the 20 gig plan for $80 and I go over am I going to be charged the $15 per gig to get me through the end of the month? Or will my use age be capped? And my speed reduced.
Not to be a pest, but when you look at your att.com account, does it say Mobile Share ADVANTAGE for the plan name?
Thank you,
Gary
I called around 10am ET
I simply said I looked at my bill and it seemed high and wondered what deals or discounts they may have. She mentioned I have the 4gb plan and I tend to use 3.something per month. I asked if any discounts on data or per line charge.
Nope the $25 and $40 are standard (I am on my last contract month) she mentioned next month my phone drops to $25. I said how I saw some new plans and they seem to be a higher rate so I'm just confused on it all. And wondering if I read it right or if she can do something. Then she said she can bump me to 6gb for the same price i pay now: $40.
No other discounts (well I have a FAN)
And it started today. Mine says 3gb+3GB
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That's the Mobile Share Value plan, not the Mobile Share Advantage
Ah ok. Well good to know.
I saw a post saying go-live Monday so I called.
Now how can I call back later and ask once they do go live.
If you switch plans mid-month, what happens to accrued data use? Does it count towards your new plan (i.e., if you used 2GB in first week, are you 2GB into your allowance on the new plan)? Or does the use to that point get wiped out, and you have the full amount of the plan for the remainder of the month? (In which case, why not wait to switch until the end of the billing cycle, unless you've gone over)?
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I totally understand this, but also get that a lot of people would prefer to be throttled.
What I don't understand is why AT&T doesn't provide the option? It's a great upsale opportunity. E.g., anyone who hits their cap gets a message saying
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I totally understand this, but also get that a lot of people would prefer to be throttled.
What I don't understand is why AT&T doesn't provide the option? It's a great upsale opportunity. E.g., anyone who hits their cap gets a message saying
"You've reached your data limit for the month, and speeds will now be limited. For $15GB you can buy an additional 1GB of data. Text "YES" to accept."
I'd bet a lot of people would say yes, and AT&T makes a quick few extra bucks. And it basically eliminates complaints that people got unexpected charges. (Maybe it needs a bit more protection than a single "yes").
The usage for the month counts towards your upgraded plan of you change within the cycle.
I can't find it on the site but I'd assume you can go through the app and upgrade to the next package. So instead of paying $15/1 GB on the old MSV plans, you'd pay $10+ to upgrade to the next tier of data. For me, I'd go from $90/month for 16 GB to $110 for 25 GB. In that case, it seems like a better deal if I go over but want to keep my LTE speeds.
You will lose your rollover allotment from the month before, so keep that in mind.