iPad Interested in the iPad Air: Question about T-Mobile's Free 200 MB

[nygiants242]

I am in a big internal debate between getting the WiFi or Cellular version of the iPad and was thinking of T-Mobile given the nice free 200 MBs/mo.

Just one question though: is it possible to have T-Mobile completely block my connection once I hit 200 MBs? I just want to make sure I don't go over and that I do not have to constantly track to see how many MB I am at, worrying about the added costs of going over.

Thanks!

 

[rui no onna]

Just one question though: is it possible to have T-Mobile completely block my connection once I hit 200 MBs? I just want to make sure I don't go over and that I do not have to constantly track to see how many MB I am at, worrying about the added costs of going over.

If you read the press release, that's exactly what they do. Once you've reached the 200MB limit, you'll get a nag screen asking you if you want to get a pass for additional data.

 

[pikachu2k7]

First time I've seen a carrier be so generous. T-mobile will be the #1 carrier in 3-4 years.

 

[rui no onna]

First time I've seen a carrier be so generous. T-mobile will be the #1 carrier in 3-4 years.

Only if they can improve coverage. With the paying subscribers they'll probably get from offering 200MB free data, I think their ranking will probably go up. I think this would definitely put pressure on AT&T and Verizon to offer more competitive rates.

 

[nygiants242]

I'm also reading about the $5 day pass for 500 MB and $10 week pass for 1 GB? This seems really awesome overall.

I have also read about international being included as well.. is this true? So I have 200 MBs free worldwide? or $10 for 1 GB even if I am a week abroad in Europe?

 

[nygiants242]

Also are all iPad Airs the same in terms of LTE/3G bands, etc.? Meaning, could I buy a T-Mobile one but eventually put an AT&T sim card in it?

 

[nostresshere]

Also are all iPad Airs the same in terms of LTE/3G bands, etc.? Meaning, could I buy a T-Mobile one but eventually put an AT&T sim card in it?

Yes. Please read through the handful of active messages with links to Apple.com showing this.

And the many threads about T-Mobile pricing plans.

And the threads about switching out sim cards.

 

[pikachu2k7]

Phone bills, regardless of Data and Texting should not exceed $40 per month. Even that, if you really look at it, is a LOT for a PHONE! In retrospect, under $70 a month is considered "cheap" but it all honesty, my grandparents would never spend such a ridiculous amount for a phone bill.

 

[eastercat]

It's not just a phone or you might have a legitimate point.

Phone bills, regardless of Data and Texting should not exceed $40 per month. Even that, if you really look at it, is a LOT for a PHONE! In retrospect, under $70 a month is considered "cheap" but it all honesty, my grandparents would never spend such a ridiculous amount for a phone bill.