I would be willing to try this 2GB rule when and if it comes into effect. I have three iPhone contracts and I can sacrifice one just to give this a try. The month that I used 8GB in a week was when I spent a few nights downloading video podcasts on 3G just to see how much data I could use. I can do it again to test this limit.
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At&t to throttle unl after 12GB confirmed
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As others have said, the service reps do not know anything about this sort of thing. This is just a guess, but it is very likely the throttling will occur far before 10GB is reached.
Oh boy...by that logic ATT could impose a .0000000001kb/sec data rate after 2 gigs. Still unlimited!!
Thanks for checking though
Honestly I think the throttling is what they should of done on day 1 of these problems and do a model like T-Mobile were you pay X amount for high speed up to Y amount and after that you are thottled but still have unlimited. I though that was a much better deal.
Yes.
I wonder what the 95th percentile for total data used (as opposed to users) is though? That may be the 12GB number being tossed around that's scaring people.
Reps may have heard 12GB is the 95th percentile for total data use and are assuming that's where the cap will come in. But I doubt they have any idea on the nuts and bolts of how any throttling will be done. Soft cap, hard cap, they're talking out their asses.
Like the release date of the 5, we'll know when we know.
Cell phone reps need to realize they are sales people. Not techs or anybody with inside info. this way they won't embarrass themselves, customers or there friends.
I am curious about the ETF myself. I signed up
for unlimited data at 3G speeds and did not sign
up for a throttled data plan. I would think this will
give people the right to terminate there plans which
is probably what AT&T wants. Getting rid of the
heavy users would only benefit them.
I guarantee that there will be a lawsuit challenging
this change and ETF as soon as it is officially released.
If I use my Data within AT&T's policy, meaning no tethering,
then I don't believe I should be throttled. Just my opinion...
for unlimited data at 3G speeds and did not sign
up for a throttled data plan. I would think this will
give people the right to terminate there plans which
is probably what AT&T wants. Getting rid of the
heavy users would only benefit them.
I guarantee that there will be a lawsuit challenging
this change and ETF as soon as it is officially released.
If I use my Data within AT&T's policy, meaning no tethering,
then I don't believe I should be throttled. Just my opinion...
Where does it say that they promised 3g speeds in your contract or any speed at all. Give you a hint it doesn't. They just promised you unlimited data but not speed. This does not require any contract change and you eft is not going to be effected.
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My .02 is how the hell can someone possibly use 12GB without doing it on purpose? I have tried to use alot this month, and got to 3GB and a little further, but using 3G like that burns up the battery. Don't see how someone could use that much. Mainly for one reason: it's a phone! I spend ALOT of time on my phone, couldn't imagine how I could ever get to 12GB
My .02 is how the hell can someone possibly use 12GB without doing it on purpose? I have tried to use alot this month, and got to 3GB and a little further, but using 3G like that burns up the battery. Don't see how someone could use that much. Mainly for one reason: it's a phone! I spend ALOT of time on my phone, couldn't imagine how I could ever get to 12GB
But they sold the phone with a 3G data plan! The first iPhone had a 2G data plan and was different.
They have changed the contract and I will guarantee there will be a lawsuit
filed immediately after it is implemented. Whether it's successful or not will be determined later.
If I had known that they were going to throttle data I would have seriously considered switching carriers. It can be construed as a bait and switch. Bait you in with 3G speeds but then switch you to edge later. Sorry but as a consumer I don't agree with it and since I don't tether or do anything else against the terms of my contract I will not just sit passively on the side and let them do it to me.
You can of course but I won't without a fight.
You can file a lawsuit for just about anything in this country.
It doesnt mean it will do anything.
People are sold data plans all over the country and some dont even have 3G available in their area. They still cant cancell and get out their contract without paying the ETF.
Instead of data caps, I would be fine if this was the sole option. Would limit abuse of the system by quite a bit.
I would like to see unlimited data but with plans that support 2,4,etc gigs of data at 3g connection and any over is at edge
You ever use "edge" on Verizon? They did that then I would make my own cell company. Seems though as we get more advanced and better technology, we cant use it because the cell companies are having "trouble" handling the data. Start with unlimited and now were downgraded to tiered plans and they didnt even make it cheaper...it should have started at tiered and went to unlimited as technology improves. No wonder the US economy blows, everyone gotta make a dime.
That was not the reason the first iPhone had a lower price. The first iPhone was considered a dumb phone and in term of the contract that is exactly what it is.
As for an example if you argument failing is blackberry in edge only was 30 a month. Now my old 3g dumb phone was 20 a month for unlimited data.
Um, no. The reason the first iPhone had a less-expensive data plan was because AT&T didn't subsidize the cost of the original iPhone.
If you wanted the original iPhone when it launched, you paid $499/$599, not the current subsidized price of $199/$299.
Has nothing to do with it and remember AT&T had to pay Apple so much money per month per phone.
The first iPhone was considered a feature phone. The 3G was considered a smart phone. That is why tue data prices were different.
And that's fine if they sign up for it and know ahead of time.
I signed up for unlimited 3G data and if they start throttling
that down to edge then that's not what I signed up for.
It's amazing people are just taking this in stride! So what happens when AT&T says over 1GB is excessive? My wife uses 150mb so anything over that would be excessive in her eyes. What's excessive is subjective and AT&T is heading down a slippery slope. You either stand up now or give up all your rights later.
Do not matter. Where in you contract does it promise speed? It does not.
They promised and advertise unlimited data. They can add the caps on throttling and it will be just fine. Leave and it is the to not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Based on how AT&T marketed the original iPhone (below), it doesn't seem that they considered it to be a "feature phone" (à la Samsung SYNC, Moto RAZR/KRZR, LG Chocolate, etc).
"The most advanced browser ever on a portable device"
"Built-in Google and Yahoo! Search"
"Displays photos, images, PDFs, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel attachments"
"Uses a rich HTML email client"
"Synchronizes email while you multi-task"
"View maps and satellite images"
"Get directions and traffic information"
"A special YouTube player that you can launch right from the home screen"
"Email friends the link fast"
"Visual Voicemail"
"High-Quality Web Apps"
http://web.archive.org/web/20070711...tt.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iPhone.jsp
Agreed. I think they should handle it how Sprint did with their SERO plans. Let the people with them stay using them, but the next time those people want to upgrade to a new phone, force them to chose from a current data plan.
Maybe you should be more upset at those who jailbroke to do unauthorized tethering, and took advantage of their unlimited data by using it as their primary internet connection for online gaming, torrents, updating their computers, etc... They are the main reason why AT&T is doing this... so that the moderate users can have a good experience. I understand why some do it because they live remote location and/or jobs that keep them out the house... but those that have access to DSL, Cable, F/O... or have free access to wifi... still choose to use their mobile device as their primary internet. As for me, I would rather connect to faster internet through my cable modem than use my 3G data.
Trust me, I know and agree that it sucks majorly.
You can stand up by switching companies and maybe if AT&T loses plenty of iphone people to Verizon they might reconsider. But I think verizon will soon adopt the same approach.
You disappeared there
Good time for Sprint to pull their heads out of their butts and really work
You disappeared there
Good time for Sprint to pull their heads out of their butts and really work
Yes, or maybe some better deals from Tmobile.
If them and Sprint gets the next iphone maybe we will see some healthy competition.