Ok att you win. Take my unlimited plan this is a better deal.

[mashinhead]

All you people loosing your unlimited data plans... how much you are going to regret it.

Why? It's not an unlimited data plan to begin with. It never was. It's throttled hard after 5GB. Which means it's a 5GB data plan, called an unlimited data plan. Plus you can add devices, and create mobile hotspots, and you know, actually have an unlimited data plan, because 30GB, that's unlimited.

 

[Rayfire]

Why? It's not an unlimited data plan to begin with. It never was. It's throttled hard after 5GB. Which means it's a 5GB data plan, called an unlimited data plan. Plus you can add devices, and create mobile hotspots, and you know, actually have an unlimited data plan, because 30GB, that's unlimited.

I think he meant the piece of mind of just using the data without hitting any overage or an actual limit, regardless if it was throttled. I have the unlimited data plan.

I know a lot of people who have to take a look at their usage meters and if their limit is approaching, starts to use their smartphones less on cellular and wait for a wifi connection. I don't want to be like that, just have to enjoy the phone for whatever I want to use it for, and the grandfathered unlimited data plan helps me do that.

Now I know the other features the mobile share plan have, that's a good thing for them to advertise, but I'm afraid if I use one of those tiered plans, I do gain those but I risk what I said earlier and more importantly I lose the ability to subsidize my phone (for now since AT&T still offers it) which is one I really like and I plan on staying with them.

Now of course this is really a case to case basis, to me unlimited works perfectly for a single line. Oh and btw, 30GB isn't unlimited

 

[mashinhead]

Oh and btw, 30GB isn't unlimited

I know, but I find it very unlikely most individuals would ever broach that, making it, at least in this day and age, pretty much unlimited.

 

[Wise87]

Good Article.
http://consumerist.com/2014/09/30/att-where-congestion-data-caps-only-apply-to-existing-users/

 

[macher]

I think he meant the piece of mind of just using the data without hitting any overage or an actual limit, regardless if it was throttled. I have the unlimited data plan.

I know a lot of people who have to take a look at their usage meters and if their limit is approaching, starts to use their smartphones less on cellular and wait for a wifi connection. I don't want to be like that, just have to enjoy the phone for whatever I want to use it for, and the grandfathered unlimited data plan helps me do that.

Now I know the other features the mobile share plan have, that's a good thing for them to advertise, but I'm afraid if I use one of those tiered plans, I do gain those but I risk what I said earlier and more importantly I lose the ability to subsidize my phone (for now since AT&T still offers it) which is one I really like and I plan on staying with them.

Now of course this is really a case to case basis, to me unlimited works perfectly for a single line. Oh and btw, 30GB isn't unlimited

I agree. I like the fact that I don't have to worry about overages. I know people who either worry about it or have gotten overage charges. When I'm throttled I get .50 down and up with low pings so not a big deal for me.

The only advantage with the metered plans in my case would be the mobile hotspot. I'm under a pretty good grandfathered 4 line unlimited plan and the price comparison to the new metered plans aren't cost effective. I like getting devices on subsidized pricing as we keep our devices for 2 years.

 

[dmccloud]

I took advantage of this promo to drop my plan from the 40GB/month to the 20GB/month (which is then doubled back to the 40GB), saving $150/month on my bill but giving me the same amount of data each month. Since you get to keep the doubled data until you change plans (only the signup period expires on Oct. 31), it was a no brainer for our family.

 

[mellofello]

How many of you guys spent all day watching YouTube over lte? It is liberating to be able to use your phone without fear of going over.

I bet this is going to be a huge boon for people in rural areas. Sure it is expensive and no replacement for a decent home connection but I know a few people who have to rely on cellular for their ONLY Internet, and I made sure to let them know about this plan.

 

[Wise87]

The equipment charge kills any reason why a unlimited user would move over to the new plan. It's not cost effective. This is my pricing with 700 minutes, Unlimited Text and Data, 2 lines before my discount which takes me down to around $137. Even if I added another $9 line and added 3gb of data, it's still cheaper for me to stay on unlimited. Note, my Talk is actually $50, not $60 which is reflected in quote.

Old Plan with 2 phones = $137, 3 phones = $169.96
New Plan with 3 phones = $175.00 ($15 x3 lines) <-Will go up $25 per line if I upgrade under 2 year contract. That would be around $220 after discount for (40+40+40) unless I move to next or pay full price. Even next would add a monthly charge. No thanks AT&T.

 

[jettrue]

Switched this morning. This group pricing can't be beat. And to be able to add a tablet for $10 or another phone for $15 is awesome.

I think you and I have a different definition of "can't be beat". It's ridiculous how much we pay for cellular service. I cringe every time I see the giddy AT&T actors, "$160 for four lines, what a steal!" Also that $10 and $15 is for unlocked phones. Plus taxes and fees. Plus your upgrade charges. It's painful. But we're saying it with a smile, and "thank you so much AT&T!". Gag.

 

[Kendo]

I know, but I find it very unlikely most individuals would ever broach that, making it, at least in this day and age, pretty much unlimited.

When the unlimited was capped at 3GB back in the 3GS days, I know a ton of people who saved $5 by switching to a 2GB plan for $25 instead of the $30 for unlimited. They claimed they would never go near 2GB. Fast forward to today, the cap is now 5GB and people use 2GB in 2 weeks.

In the future when the next version of Super LTE comes out, the unlimited cap will only go up. Imagine the next cap is at 10GB to go with the times? But if you have 30GB data and your data use keeps going up (with faster LTE speeds - think 5 years from now), you're 30GB will always be stagnant. The 30GB that you are giving up your unlimited for because it is such a good deal right now, will only be the norm 3 years from now.

That is why I don't want to give up unlimited just yet.

 

[Sounds Good]

I think you and I have a different definition of "can't be beat". It's ridiculous how much we pay for cellular service. I cringe every time I see the giddy AT&T actors, "$160 for four lines, what a steal!" Also that $10 and $15 is for unlocked phones. Plus taxes and fees. Plus your upgrade charges. It's painful. But we're saying it with a smile, and "thank you so much AT&T!". Gag.

I couldn't agree more.

 

[megapopular]

When the unlimited was capped at 3GB back in the 3GS days, I know a ton of people who saved $5 by switching to a 2GB plan for $25 instead of the $30 for unlimited. They claimed they would never go near 2GB. Fast forward to today, the cap is now 5GB and people use 2GB in 2 weeks.

In the future when the next version of Super LTE comes out, the unlimited cap will only go up. Imagine the next cap is at 10GB to go with the times? But if you have 30GB data and your data use keeps going up (with faster LTE speeds - think 5 years from now), you're 30GB will always be stagnant. The 30GB that you are giving up your unlimited for because it is such a good deal right now, will only be the norm 3 years from now.

That is why I don't want to give up unlimited just yet.

I see where you're coming from but if AT&T gets enough people off of the unlimited plan then they may not raise the cap on the unlimited plan for Super LTE, they can just sit and wait for the remaining few tens of thousands that have unlimited to upgrade or switch away. If that number of UDP customers gets small enough they won't matter because they'll be such a minority. That's why people are contemplating this limited time offer, because there's a large question mark hovering over what AT&T will do in the future. They already stated that they wish they never did unlimited. Verizon and AT&T are not likely to ever go back to UDP. I'd think things over very carefully over the next 30 days.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Another thing I noticed is that they now allow up to 10 lines. It may be wise to consolidate your plans, and go for the 40 GB plan.

They've allowed 10 lines ever since they introduced the Mobile Share Value Plan earlier this year. I've got 8 lines under the plan, all at $15/mo and 10GB data.

No surprise they didn't touch those of us on the 10GB/$100 plan. No love for us, I guess...

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I think you and I have a different definition of "can't be beat". It's ridiculous how much we pay for cellular service. I cringe every time I see the giddy AT&T actors, "$160 for four lines, what a steal!" Also that $10 and $15 is for unlocked phones. Plus taxes and fees. Plus your upgrade charges. It's painful. But we're saying it with a smile, and "thank you so much AT&T!". Gag.

Compared to Verizon, it is a steal. Sprint and TM might have lower prices, but their service is comparatively subpar. $40/mo for unlimited service and a share of 10GB of data is a pretty good deal, if you ask me.

 

[Wise87]

When the unlimited was capped at 3GB back in the 3GS days, I know a ton of people who saved $5 by switching to a 2GB plan for $25 instead of the $30 for unlimited. They claimed they would never go near 2GB. Fast forward to today, the cap is now 5GB and people use 2GB in 2 weeks.

In the future when the next version of Super LTE comes out, the unlimited cap will only go up. Imagine the next cap is at 10GB to go with the times? But if you have 30GB data and your data use keeps going up (with faster LTE speeds - think 5 years from now), you're 30GB will always be stagnant. The 30GB that you are giving up your unlimited for because it is such a good deal right now, will only be the norm 3 years from now.

That is why I don't want to give up unlimited just yet.

I like your thinking.

 

[megapopular]

I like your thinking.

Think about this. Most people I see that post their family usage show usage under 3gb a month. Majority of people don't use much data. There isn't a huge driver to get AT&T to raise the data cap for a small percentage of customers any time soon if at all. I know they may do it, but they may never do it, too.

 

[z28black98]

I think he meant the piece of mind of just using the data without hitting any overage or an actual limit, regardless if it was throttled. I have the unlimited data plan.

I know a lot of people who have to take a look at their usage meters and if their limit is approaching, starts to use their smartphones less on cellular and wait for a wifi connection. I don't want to be like that, just have to enjoy the phone for whatever I want to use it for, and the grandfathered unlimited data plan helps me do that.

Now I know the other features the mobile share plan have, that's a good thing for them to advertise, but I'm afraid if I use one of those tiered plans, I do gain those but I risk what I said earlier and more importantly I lose the ability to subsidize my phone (for now since AT&T still offers it) which is one I really like and I plan on staying with them.

Now of course this is really a case to case basis, to me unlimited works perfectly for a single line. Oh and btw, 30GB isn't unlimited

I'm just the opposite. Even though I have an "unlimited data plan" I'm constantly checking my usage to see when I hit my 5gb "cap". I currently will not download app updates or anything that uses a large of chunk of data because I get throttled so quickly. If AT&T was really that concerned about the usage of people on the unlimited data plan, why now are they offering double the data for free? Obviously their excuse for people getting throttled on unlimited plan, is just that, an excuse.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

When you get throttled what are your pings? If your pings are low you shouldn't notice a significant difference.

Do you even know what you are talking about? What does ping time have to do with bandwidth speed?

I can ping a target on 1Mbps DSL service and on 50Mbps cable and the ping time will be the same. You just need a minimum amount of bandwidth to sustain normal ping times.

 

[Sounds Good]

That is why I don't want to give up unlimited just yet.

Same boat here.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

I'm just the opposite. Even though I have an "unlimited data plan" I'm constantly checking my usage to see when I hit my 5gb "cap". I currently will not download app updates or anything that uses a large of chunk of data because I get throttled so quickly. If AT&T was really that concerned about the usage of people on the unlimited data plan, why now are they offering double the data for free? Obviously their excuse for people getting throttled on unlimited plan, is just that, an excuse.

It's always been an excuse. They have always maintained that the caps on unlimited only affect 5% or less of their customers, yet they offer (for a price) higher data limit plans, so does the unlimited really affect their network or do they just want to charge customers for it now? (hint: the latter).

I don't care...I ditched my unlimited plan earlier in the year when I switched to the Mobile Share plan. Our 8 phones never go near 10GB, I'm saving money, so it's a win-win.

Do a 6-month analysis of your data usage...if you never use close to 10GB, switch to 10GB plan, pay $15/mo for lines, and save money.

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That's why I ain't giving up my 4 unlimited data lines.

Since you're capped at 5GB before it basically becomes unusable, how much data do you ACTUALLY use each month? If you were given truly unlimited data, how much would you ACTUALLY use, then? I'm guessing, the same. So, what are you really gaining by keeping the unlimited? It's nice to brag that you have it, but seriously, it's useless after 5GB so what's the point?

 

[ThaRagingAsian]

this doesn't even include finance for your phones, which will push it passed 200 for 2 or more decent phones.
I only pay 119.99 for 2 iphones and just pay 400 every september.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

this doesn't even include finance for your phones, which will push it passed 200 for 2 or more decent phones.
I only pay 119.99 for 2 iphones and just pay 400 every september.

Please elaborate on your current plan details and how you are able to get new phones every year (compared to every TWO years) at subsidized prices...

 

[Kendo]

I see where you're coming from but if AT&T gets enough people off of the unlimited plan then they may not raise the cap on the unlimited plan for Super LTE, they can just sit and wait for the remaining few tens of thousands that have unlimited to upgrade or switch away. If that number of UDP customers gets small enough they won't matter because they'll be such a minority. That's why people are contemplating this limited time offer, because there's a large question mark hovering over what AT&T will do in the future. They already stated that they wish they never did unlimited. Verizon and AT&T are not likely to ever go back to UDP. I'd think things over very carefully over the next 30 days.

Some good points all throughout. This is like doubling down in blackjack, we can get a big payout or nothing at all. But even if we wait, it isn't like we are getting nothing, we still get to enjoy our iPhones every day and use our data. And although the double GB promotion sounds good now, in a few years that doubled number will be the norm.

Going back to my 3GS example earlier, suppose AT&T took their $25 2GB plan and doubled it to 4GB for $25. Back then, it would sound amazing. "I'm never coming close to 2GB, so now I get double and still pay less than the $30 unlimited plan!" Fast forward to today and 4GB doesn't sound like a giant figure at all when you have monthly share plans of 100GB.

The original iPhone in 2007 came in 8GB configurations. Now we have 128GB configurations. Yet somehow people don't realize wireless data consumption is growing at the same rate. In a few years that 30GB will be the norm for the $130 promo price.

 

[rui no onna]

When the unlimited was capped at 3GB back in the 3GS days, I know a ton of people who saved $5 by switching to a 2GB plan for $25 instead of the $30 for unlimited. They claimed they would never go near 2GB. Fast forward to today, the cap is now 5GB and people use 2GB in 2 weeks.

In the future when the next version of Super LTE comes out, the unlimited cap will only go up. Imagine the next cap is at 10GB to go with the times? But if you have 30GB data and your data use keeps going up (with faster LTE speeds - think 5 years from now), you're 30GB will always be stagnant. The 30GB that you are giving up your unlimited for because it is such a good deal right now, will only be the norm 3 years from now.

For me, if not for tethering, I wouldn't be using as much data as I am now. Sure, I could have kept my unlimited but then I'd probably still be using 1-2GB a month on my phone (probably less, I'm actually averaging just 500-800MB) and would have a separate high GB data plan for the iPad.

 

[megapopular]

Some good points all throughout. This is like doubling down in blackjack, we can get a big payout or nothing at all. But even if we wait, it isn't like we are getting nothing, we still get to enjoy our iPhones every day and use our data. And although the double GB promotion sounds good now, in a few years that doubled number will be the norm.

Going back to my 3GS example earlier, suppose AT&T took their $25 2GB plan and doubled it to 4GB for $25. Back then, it would sound amazing. "I'm never coming close to 2GB, so now I get double and still pay less than the $30 unlimited plan!" Fast forward to today and 4GB doesn't sound like a giant figure at all when you have monthly share plans of 100GB.

The original iPhone in 2007 came in 8GB configurations. Now we have 128GB configurations. Yet somehow people don't realize wireless data consumption is growing at the same rate. In a few years that 30GB will be the norm for the $130 promo price.

The thing is, I see people who quote their monthly usage and usually the majority of people use 3gb or less. I personally use about 5-8 a month but could do more depending on what I want to watch on my slingbox. If AT&T doesn't want to keep unlimited customers they can easily "bury us" by not widening the cap. Many people are dropping unlimited this month. The numbers are getting smaller and smaller. And the data usage doesn't seem to be growing that much larger.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Some good points all throughout. This is like doubling down in blackjack, we can get a big payout or nothing at all. But even if we wait, it isn't like we are getting nothing, we still get to enjoy our iPhones every day and use our data. And although the double GB promotion sounds good now, in a few years that doubled number will be the norm.

Going back to my 3GS example earlier, suppose AT&T took their $25 2GB plan and doubled it to 4GB for $25. Back then, it would sound amazing. "I'm never coming close to 2GB, so now I get double and still pay less than the $30 unlimited plan!" Fast forward to today and 4GB doesn't sound like a giant figure at all when you have monthly share plans of 100GB.

The original iPhone in 2007 came in 8GB configurations. Now we have 128GB configurations. Yet somehow people don't realize wireless data consumption is growing at the same rate. In a few years that 30GB will be the norm for the $130 promo price.

You're not tied to the promo data levels, you can change anytime. In a few years, as you say, you can upgrade to more data, some other double-promo they might offer, or whatever fits your life at that time.

I'm not sure the point of comparing today's offers with what will be available in a few years? The same comparison could be said for practically anything in technology...