Carrier T-Mobile increased unlimited data cap to 30GB!

[boltjames]

Then by all means go and pay more
How do you know that only few average consumers need more than 10GB's in a month? Because your kids dont use more than 10GB as of now?

Because Google?

On average, U.S. wireless customers consume 1.8 GB of cellular data every month. That's according to Mobidia, which analyzes data from hundreds of thousands of wireless subscribers.

https://www.fool.com/investing/gene...ge-american-uses-this-much-wireless-data.aspx

If they stream any video that amount will grow quick and as technology advances more data will be needed. Years ago we had 200mb iphone data plans that were also plenty for some. Throttling was done after 2GB's on unlimited data plans. Glad those days are over and we're moving forward not backwards. The days were AT&T and Verizon used to nickel and dime us and charging more, giving us less options and keep coming out with new fees are over. But there's suckers born every day.

I'm not a sucker because I, like the average American, only consume 2GB a month. I don't need to watch movies on a tiny little phone screen, I have a big house and FiOS in every room. What I need is a very reliable cellular network for phone calls, texts, Skype, and email. My kids, who are on their phones constantly, consume only 5GB to 8GB a month, I cannot imagine someone needing more unless they are trying to game the system and avoid paying for cable TV and cable modems, stealing media, sharing in a college dorm.

You should go and stay with the most expensive carrier and volunteer to AT&T to raise your phone bill and lower your throttling limit. They will be more than happy.
And once you're done paying them tell them you want to pay some additional service fees.
I also have a great bridge to sell you

Apparently, AT&T is the most expensive carrier so I am at the right place. It's sad that I need the most expensive carrier to avoid slow and inconsistent networks because a few people use too much data.

BJ

 

[Applejuiced]

Because Google?

On average, U.S. wireless customers consume 1.8 GB of cellular data every month. That's according to Mobidia, which analyzes data from hundreds of thousands of wireless subscribers.

https://www.fool.com/investing/gene...ge-american-uses-this-much-wireless-data.aspx



I'm not a sucker because I, like the average American, only consume 2GB a month. I don't need to watch movies on a tiny little phone screen, I have a big house and FiOS in every room. What I need is a very reliable cellular network for phone calls, texts, Skype, and email. My kids, who are on their phones constantly, consume only 5GB to 8GB a month, I cannot imagine someone needing more unless they are trying to game the system and avoid paying for cable TV and cable modems, stealing media, sharing in a college dorm.



Apparently, AT&T is the most expensive carrier so I am at the right place. It's sad that I need the most expensive carrier to avoid slow and inconsistent networks because a few people use too much data.

BJ

Because google? Did you check the date of that info you found on google? Jan 24, 2015 at 11:30AM
LMAO
Keep making excuses but mobile data traffic and portable device data use will keep increasing over the years. It has doubled and quadrupled over the past few years.
You want to access content only at your "big house" then that's on you and you obviously do not speak for the vast majority of wireless data users
You cannot imagine anyone using more than 5-8GB per month huh? lol ok

 

[cjgrif]

Because google? Did you check the date of that info you found on google? Jan 24, 2015 at 11:30AM
LMAO
Keep making excuses but mobile data traffic and portable device data use will keep increasing over the years.
You want to access content only at your "big house" then that's on you and you obviously do not speak for the vast majority of wireless data users
You cannot imagine anyone using more than 5-8GB huh? lol ok

I was going to say the same thing - the link from that article to the Mobidia press release doesn't even go to the press release anymore. I personally average between 15-17GB/month (without even using mobile hotspot, because I haven't had it until now) and not doing anything illegal or gaming the system. Still pay Comcast for wifi at home and use wifi at relatives' houses. I'm not seeking out public wifi because that's what the cellular data is for.

My brother used to share an 8GB plan between 3 lines - they never went over - because they rationed data and almost never did anything on their phones. Turning cellular data off, turning it on and off for certain apps - I'd see them doing that and it would boggle my mind that they would have to do that. They just switched to unlimited now that it's available again, and every line has used over 3GB just in the first week. They are finally USING their phones.

 

[Applejuiced]

I was going to say the same thing - the link from that article to the Mobidia press release doesn't even go to the press release anymore. I personally average between 15-17GB/month (without even using mobile hotspot, because I haven't had it until now) and not doing anything illegal or gaming the system. Still pay Comcast for wifi at home and use wifi at relatives' houses. I'm not seeking out public wifi because that's what the cellular data is for.

My brother used to share an 8GB plan between 3 lines - they never went over - because they rationed data and almost never did anything on their phones. Turning cellular data off, turning it on and off for certain apps - I'd see them doing that and it would boggle my mind that they would have to do that. They just switched to unlimited now that it's available again, and every line has used over 3GB just in the first week. They are finally USING their phones.

You cant beat the freedom of unlimited data.
They were the same ones probably saying we're doing fine with 8GB's per month shared for all of our lines. Its no problem.
Now they racked up close to 10GB's in a week without having to jump through hoops and limit their data use. They must be in heaven lol

 

[Apple_Robert]

Today is the last day of my data cycle and I have used 30GB thus far. I doubt that the Verizon network was flashing the blue screen of death at the command center due to such usage.

The networks (as a whole) have convinced people, that it is right to use as little cellular service as possible, while continuing to pay for full service. And to affirm that marketing manipulation, they have adopted the data hog rhetoric (22Gb) to keep people using less and less, even though the network can readily handle so much more. The cable company (with their data caps) are doing the same thing.

 

[boltjames]

Because google? Did you check the date of that info you found on google? Jan 24, 2015

There are dozens of articles, usage is the same, 2GB to 3GB is the average data consumption per person per month.

Keep making excuses but mobile data traffic and portable device data use will keep increasing over the years.

Excuses? Excuses for what? The increase in device data is exactly what concerns me and exactly why I like the fact that AT&T isn't going to be the world's budget carrier catering to low end customers.

You want to access content only at your "big house" then that's on you and you obviously do not speak for the vast majority of wireless data users. You cannot imagine anyone using more than 5-8GB per month huh? lol ok

I have had AT&T's grandfathered unlimited data plan for 7 years. Service has been great and I've never had to worry about limits so I know quite well what will happen when everyone in the world has an unlimited plan- those who use 5GB will use 15GB. College students and unemployed graduates will share hotspots to save a buck.

That's why limiting is necessary, that's why a 22GB cap is the starting point. In the future, as data abuse runs rampant, AT&T will lower the cap and charge more for the abusers. Can't wait.

BJ

 

[cjgrif]

You cant beat the freedom of unlimited data.
They were the same ones probably saying we're doing fine with 8GB's per month shared for all of our lines. Its no problem.
Now they racked up close to 10GB's in a week without having to jump through hoops and limit their data use. They must be in heaven lol

They were doing fine with it because that was already expensive enough! They switched unlimited, I joined, their monthly cost went up only minimally, and mine was almost cut in half...I almost feel bad like I'm taking advantage of them haha. The first thing my brother said after switching was, "now I can stream music on the way to work!"

The networks (as a whole) have convinced people, that it is right to use as little cellular service as possible, while continuing to pay for full service. And to affirm that marketing manipulation, they have adopted the data hog rhetoric (22Gb) to keep people using less and less, even though the network can readily handle so much more. The cable company (with their data caps) are doing the same thing.

I think this is exactly that, and the cellular companies are benefiting from the confusion over deprioritization and throttling as well.

When a company has no problem doubling your data while charging you the same rate to keep you as a customer, it kind of shows you that the cost between letting someone use 15GB/month versus 30GB/month is close to 0.

 

[Applejuiced]

There are dozens of articles, usage is the same, 2GB to 3GB is the average data consumption per person per month.



Excuses? Excuses for what? The increase in device data is exactly what concerns me and exactly why I like the fact that AT&T isn't going to be the world's budget carrier catering to low end customers.



I have had AT&T's grandfathered unlimited data plan for 7 years. Service has been great and I've never had to worry about limits so I know quite well what will happen when everyone in the world has an unlimited plan- those who use 5GB will use 15GB. College students and unemployed graduates will share hotspots to save a buck.

That's why limiting is necessary, that's why a 22GB cap is the starting point. In the future, as data abuse runs rampant, AT&T will lower the cap and charge more for the abusers. Can't wait.

BJ

Lol
If they lower the cap and charge more they will eventually go out of business.
They either compete and improve their network and speeds or get left behind.
People will not use less data, that amount will only increase.
People that use more than 8-10gb are not abusers or whatever you're calling them.
They are users paying their bills and would like to consume content away from their big house.

 

[pixel_junkie]

Isn't it nice to see carrier competition actually working for a change!


Damn right. Not that I disagree with throttling but it shouldn't be called unlimited.

The UK's version of the FCC isn't known for being particularly effective but at least they don't allow limited to be advertised as unlimited.

"Always On Data" is a popular phrase by British networks and seems more fair and accurate.

Yup. Like I'm on a national plan but was roaming in Hawaii. Explain to me that one!

 

[boltjames]

Lol
If they lower the cap and charge more they will eventually go out of business.
They either compete and improve their network and speeds or get left behind.

AT&T doesn't have to worry about obsolescence, they need to worry about saturation and overuse. Networks are a certain size, not like they can add 10x more cells in Manhattan. Exponential data consumption will not cripple a behmoth like AT&T; it will take down some of the smaller carriers who offer budget pricing to attract an abusive element.

People will not use less data, that amount will only increase.
People that use more than 8-10gb are not abusers or whatever you're calling them.
They are users paying their bills and would like to consume content away from their big house.

You use the word "people" quite liberally. What you mean to say is that 15 to 25 year olds will use gobs of data. Working adults with careers and families will remain will grow less substantially, from 2GB with a capped plan and grow to, say, 10GB with an unlimited plan and then it will plateau. Grown ups are busy doing important things, they don't have time to watch people play video games and steal movies they can rent for $3.

Ford sells 2.6 million cars a year. BMW sells 2.2 million cars a year. Despite their different pricepoints each brand has an audience. One is looking for cheap, basic transportation. The other is looking for an upscale, quality experience. Same thing will happen to telcom's. It's how a free market system works.

BJ

 

[Applejuiced]

AT&T doesn't have to worry about obsolescence, they need to worry about saturation and overuse. Networks are a certain size, not like they can add 10x more cells in Manhattan. Exponential data consumption will not cripple a behmoth like AT&T; it will take down some of the smaller carriers who offer budget pricing to attract an abusive element.



You use the word "people" quite liberally. What you mean to say is that 15 to 25 year olds will use gobs of data. Working adults with careers and families will remain will grow less substantially, from 2GB with a capped plan and grow to, say, 10GB with an unlimited plan and then it will plateau. Grown ups are busy doing important things, they don't have time to watch people play video games and steal movies they can rent for $3.

Ford sells 2.6 million cars a year. BMW sells 2.2 million cars a year. Despite their different pricepoints each brand has an audience. One is looking for cheap, basic transportation. The other is looking for an upscale, quality experience. Same thing will happen to telcom's. It's how a free market system works.

BJ

Every business has to compete or will eventually shut down period.
Wireless Customers care about speeds, reliability, service and price.
It's up to the carrier to figure it out and if they can't handle traffic on their network other carriers will gladly take their subscribers.
You really think only teens use carrier data and the big and grown adults with a big house don't use data?
You keep overgeneralizing that those that use lots of data steal movies? You're rediculous, try getting off your high horse.
2gb capped plans got phased out over 5 years and the usage will only keep increasing. You have any more articles from 5 years ago to link?
It's not going the other way like you're suggesting. Consumers don't use their devices to make calls and texts much, carrier data is where it's at and that will only increase in the future.

 

[baypharm]

Not really...your data is unlimited your speed may be capped.

I disagree. They advertise the fastest 4G LTE among carriers so one expects that unlimited translates to full LTE speeds. Oxymoron for sure.

 

[Thor_1]

It's data. Who cares if someone uses 2GB or 30GB. I don't know anyone who only uses 2GB, maybe a grandma or grandpa......but it still doesn't matter. It's data, use and enjoy!

 

[willmtaylor]

It's data. Who cares if someone uses 2GB or 30GB. I don't know anyone who only uses 2GB, maybe a grandma or grandpa......but it still doesn't matter. It's data, use and enjoy!

The wife and I share 2GB/month.

 

[JackieInCo]

Its definitely not more efficient on battery and that's a proven fact that WiFi gives your device better battery life than carrier data.
But whatever works for you, its your choice

I've never noticed this since I moved to T-Mobile.

I used to have AT&T and the reception at my house currently and since the original iPhone has always been garbage. My phone would barely last a day. Since moving to T-Mobile, I keep data on 24/7 and I easily get 2-3 days on one share with 10-12 hrs usage. I've had all these years of iPhones to compare WiFi against data 24/7 and I have never noticed a difference. Your carrier experience will differ.