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AT&T Replaces iPad Unlimited Data Plan with 2GB Capped Plan for New Customers
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It's the "On the go" part that kills the "Just do it at home" part!
Originally Posted by Fraaaa
In UK we got tariffs up to 10 GB.
I think your complains are a bit off in the case you are thinking on downloading movies from iTunes on the go, why don't you just do it at home on WiFi? If everyone would download entire series on 3G your network would explode.
I may understand streaming, but in my case I personally don't even bother with that as when I stream from YouTube in HD takes ages I just don't want to see the clip/movie in pieces.
You still don't have any other network beside ATT(for the iPad)?
IT's the whole "ON THE GO" As in NOT AT HOME......part....lol
Originally Posted by Fraaaa
In UK we got tariffs up to 10 GB.
I think your complains are a bit off in the case you are thinking on downloading movies from iTunes on the go, why don't you just do it at home on WiFi? If everyone would download entire series on 3G your network would explode.
I may understand streaming, but in my case I personally don't even bother with that as when I stream from YouTube in HD takes ages I just don't want to see the clip/movie in pieces.
You still don't have any other network beside ATT(for the iPad)?
IT's the whole "ON THE GO" As in NOT AT HOME......part....lol
Not exactly a business model you could get a bank loan for.
Good post.
"Entitlement" is the whine of the age.
For now. But since there is no contract don't expect that to last. It is kinda obvious that the reason they didn't require a contract originally was because this hike was the plan all long.
Can't work with T-Mobile if you wanted to - wrong spectrum. :'(
http://www.gearlog.com/2010/01/unlocked_ipad_wont_work_on_t-m.php
Quote: The reason, as usual, has to do with frequency bands. Apple advertises the iPad as running on UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900/2100 Mhz. T-Mobile's HSDPA network runs on the AWS band, at 1700 Mhz. No AWS band, no T-Mobile 3G.
Looks like i am locked into a "contract" if I want to keep my unlimited* data plan.
*until AT&T forces everyone down to the new tiers.
*until AT&T forces everyone down to the new tiers.
Seems like me getting the wifi iPad was the way to go
+1 This helped with my decision as well
Network Operators to Face 3G Network Capacity Crisis in 2010
Some mobile network operators are likely to face a 3G network capacity crisis as early as next year and will need to accelerate the migration towards LTE networks, concludes a study from Unwired Insight.
The report says that 3G traffic volumes are set to increase by a factor of 20 by 2015, driven by many factors, including the increased adoption of traffic-intensive services such as mobile broadband and mobile TV services, the increased proportion of smartphones and dramatic reductions in mobile data pricing.
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/40204.php
Some mobile network operators are likely to face a 3G network capacity crisis as early as next year and will need to accelerate the migration towards LTE networks, concludes a study from Unwired Insight.
The report says that 3G traffic volumes are set to increase by a factor of 20 by 2015, driven by many factors, including the increased adoption of traffic-intensive services such as mobile broadband and mobile TV services, the increased proportion of smartphones and dramatic reductions in mobile data pricing.
http://www.cellular-news.com/story/40204.php
the past 6 months I've used only 50 megs of 3g data, so for me this is great.
It'd be nice if they had an unlimited plan tier still, but for me with 2 iphones I can put mine on the 15 dollar plan and the other on the 25 dollar plan
Saves me 20 bucks a month off my bill.
It'd be nice if they had an unlimited plan tier still, but for me with 2 iphones I can put mine on the 15 dollar plan and the other on the 25 dollar plan
Saves me 20 bucks a month off my bill.
Remember those rumors that AT&T had the iPhone exclusivity deal extended because of the price they were offering? I guess this really does scream letting other carriers have the iPhone come WWDC.
I would guess that this could also change at the drop of a hat also. Considering it's been about two months, and they pull this, I would not be surprised at all if they "update" the plans again soon.
Who in the world downloads a 500MB video over 3G anyway?? It's retarded ppl like this who make the 3G experience so crappy. I know nowadays a 500MB download of a movie couldn't POSSIBLY wait until you get home for wifi right?
If anything I'm glad these new terms will discourage ppl from watching netflix movies over 3G and bogging down the network for the rest of us.
AT&T FTL. They are crazy if they think I'm going to switch to some plan that's only $5 cheaper over my unlimited plan. I don't come close to using 1GB of data per month, but these new plans are stupid and ridiculous. An extra $15 if I go over 200MB's???? OMG, talk about a mark up. Make the 2GB $10 cheaper and we'll talk. Until then, kiss my black a...
I'm wondering if this will be a topic during the interview at WWDC. If the same person is going to perform the interview as last time (can't remember her name), I would doubt it. But it would interesting to see what Uncle Steve has to say about this. It may even be a non issue to Apple (Hope not) but we shall see.
Yup. In the early 00's I worked for a web design company. One day, the internet became extremely sluggish and all 50+ of us were going bonkers. Eventually we found the problem: The new IT guy had set up the main server to download pretty much every MP3 on Napster (that's not what got him fired though... it was something worse).
It's guys like him you can thank for the discontinuation of unlimited data plans.
Good points. I think you're right. If so, bad news for AT&T. I would think they would try to maintain current pricing or slightly lower it to keep current customers. But then again........
Love It!
I don't know about you guys but going through my statements over the last three years of iPhones+ATT, it is clear that I have never exceeded 2 GB. My wife has never exceeded 300MB.
Considering that we have TWO iPhones on the family plan, cutting our plans to 2GB and 200MB monthly would save a lovely $240 a year. What's not to love?
I am sorry for you, if you have been constantly using more than 2GB/month and feel screwed.
But I do think they should have offered unlimited data for the tethering option by charging additional $20, i.e. $45/month.
I don't know about you guys but going through my statements over the last three years of iPhones+ATT, it is clear that I have never exceeded 2 GB. My wife has never exceeded 300MB.
Considering that we have TWO iPhones on the family plan, cutting our plans to 2GB and 200MB monthly would save a lovely $240 a year. What's not to love?
I am sorry for you, if you have been constantly using more than 2GB/month and feel screwed.
But I do think they should have offered unlimited data for the tethering option by charging additional $20, i.e. $45/month.
You just said it yourself, you don't even go over 1GB so what are you complaining about? It's like the word unlimited is what does it for you. And don't forget... these aren't plans you can switch. They're prepaid and unless you have it recurring and don't cancel you will get the 2GB upon purchasing a data plan again.
Where did you find that information? It sounded like if you start getting unlimited on the ipad, you're grandfathered in and can continue on a month to month basis getting the unlimited.
