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AT&T Launches Two New Mobile Share Data Plan Options
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i could never afford a phone in the us
and why does it cost more if you add another smartphone? its still the same data?
Because they like to rip people off. Monopoly
Cheaper in Asia with free tethering 
AT&T throttles unlimited after 3GB for non-LTE plans, and 5GB for LTE plans.
I'm over a full gig right now with 11 days left on my cycle and they haven't throttled me yet.
Like every other AT&T "shared data" plan without a user configurable per-phone quota, this is useless to me.
It's actually pretty interesting. The 2GB, 4GB, and 6GB plans all cost the exact same when you have four devices. $230 no matter which you choose. At this point anyone with four devices on a plan should have no less than 6gb data.
Where is AutoUnion39 to tell us that these plans are revolutionary and that T-Mobile has mediocre coverage everywhere?
Lmao
I am trying to remember when it was made mandatory that you subscribe to AT&T service. Enough complaining about AT&T. if you don't like their service change providers.
Can't believe how much they rip you guys off for data in the USA, i'm on the Three network here in the UK and I get UNLIMITED data, 2000 minutes (other networks), 5000 texts, 5000 same network minutes, plus FREE tethering All for just £15 a month ($23).
Confusing
THIS.
And with 5 lines it's actually cheaper to have 4, 6, or 10GB than it is to have 2 GB.
THIS.
And with 5 lines it's actually cheaper to have 4, 6, or 10GB than it is to have 2 GB.
I refuse to get one of these Mobile Share Plans until they lower the prices. These new plans just prove how bad their bending over the consumers
I'm on EE in the UK and pay £46 per month for Unlimited Minutes, Unlimited Texts & 10GB of Data. The plan also includes 3GB of inclusive Wi-Fi via BT Openzone and access to a music streaming service called Deezer.
Also, every Wednesday you get 2 for 1 Cinema Tickets.
Usually though, this plan only has 3GB of Data but EE have boosted it for new/upgrading customers until 30 September 2013.
EE is the first 4G LTE network in the UK. Love it!
Also, every Wednesday you get 2 for 1 Cinema Tickets.
Usually though, this plan only has 3GB of Data but EE have boosted it for new/upgrading customers until 30 September 2013.
EE is the first 4G LTE network in the UK. Love it!
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So when my wife and I upgrade to the iPhone 5S (from 4S, 3GB data each), our monthly payment with be $20 more 
What's most interesting about this is, if you have any type of FAN discount, the discount only comes off the "Data" section of your bill.. if you have say, a 15% discount it is actually ~$2.60 cheaper to get the 6GB plan than it is to get the 4GB plan...
$100 per 10gb?
Whats the point of paying $100 more for each 10gb, when the overage cost is $10/Gb anyway? shouldnt there be a volume discount?
$500 for 50gb +$30 per phone? this is way too much. I'll keep my business phones with virgin until at&t gets they head of their a**.
Whats the point of paying $100 more for each 10gb, when the overage cost is $10/Gb anyway? shouldnt there be a volume discount?
$500 for 50gb +$30 per phone? this is way too much. I'll keep my business phones with virgin until at&t gets they head of their a**.
I'm thinking of doing this. Is it feasible? Is there a VOIP app that's entirely free or do you have to pay for every minute like Skype? What are people doing now-a-days?
How in the world people buy these shared data plans is beyond me. Only a small number of people really benefit from these high prices.
Instead of worrying about price fixing on ebooks the government should look into price fixing with the carriers...
Instead of worrying about price fixing on ebooks the government should look into price fixing with the carriers...
Still ridiculously overpriced. Nearly $100 a month for voice/text/2GB data. This is why I still have a "feature" phone. My pre-paid voice plan costs me about $6 per month. I have a Wi-Fi hotspot that costs $30 per month. Since I don't text (aside from iMessage), I'm effectively getting the same plan for 1/3 the cost. The only downside is that I have to carry around multiple devices (phone, iPod Touch, Wi-Fi hotspot). But since that saves me about $720 per year, I'm willing to deal with it.
I've been trying to figure out a way work around ridiculous phone plans and I think you've figured it out! Props to you! Was gone try it with an iPad mini.
I got lucky though and have a retentions plan with 200 minutes and 6 GB for $57 per month so I'm relatively happy now. Not all people know how to do this though, and end up getting screwed.
blah blah blah att
Yeah and i have UNLIMITED data, no caps or throttling w/ Tmobile since April 10 (Iphone 5 launch) and use anywhere from 5-12GB's/month without thinking about it for $70/month! LTE now nonetheless, love it
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These type of comments i never get....that means you have about 4 months for an early termination fee to face if you leave now, what does that cost? $60 or something? What will you save to leave now w/ TMO? Prob alot more, so just jump now i say.Just sayin
Yeah and i have UNLIMITED data, no caps or throttling w/ Tmobile since April 10 (Iphone 5 launch) and use anywhere from 5-12GB's/month without thinking about it for $70/month! LTE now nonetheless, love it
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These type of comments i never get....that means you have about 4 months for an early termination fee to face if you leave now, what does that cost? $60 or something? What will you save to leave now w/ TMO? Prob alot more, so just jump now i say.Just sayin
these prices are crazy! and 300mb of data what a joke.. thats like one hd ******* video and i don't even watch the whole thing
Really putting "the money shot" into perspective.
You haven't seen canadian carrier's...the BIG 3 in Canada (Rogers, Bell, Telus) are even worse than AT&T and Verizon when it comes to pricing the plans...
These type of comments i never get....that means you have about 4 months for an early termination fee to face if you leave now, what does that cost? $60 or something? What will you save to leave now w/ TMO? Prob alot more, so just jump now i say.Just sayin
November would be when the 2nd line on my phone is up for an upgrade, so that's when I'm switching. Why would I wait to get an early termination fee if I could just do it now? I'm not giving anymore money to AT&T if I can help it.
Mines been up since March, that's when I'll be free and clear to do what I want without any extra fees from AT&T.