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I think it is just the opposite. I think Steve Jobs has wanted a $15 data pricepoint since day 1, and AT&T could never deliver it, but between the negotiation for the iPad and with this, AT&T has likely extended their exclusivity deal, partly by presenting this lower price point, which means the iPhone is now available and affordable by more people.

With a $97 wal-mart price on the 3GS and $15 a month data, it is a dang attractive package to people who before felt it was too expensive.

a lot of people want a smart phone but don't want the $30 data plan. $15 for light usage like facebook is OK for them. my wife uses 100MB a month or so. a lot of months 50MB. i even told her i was going to cancel her 3G since she never uses it
 
I think this is great! I like the fact that they are allowing us to see our usage in new way and that it is completely reliable!

It's not a new way to see our usage- we've been able to do that for a while now. This website is only pointing it out to members like you who were unaware of this feature.
 
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