There isn't a reason to keep unlimited data anymore... right???

[Shockwave78]

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Keep it!

I switched over to the galaxy nexus and loved it! However the camera was just awful so I returned it and got a 4s instead.

One thing I will tell you about 4g is that you will use a ton more data. In the two weeks I had it I used about 2gb and about half of that time I was on WIFI so I could see it possibly could have been 3 or 4gb even.

With everything seemingly moving towards the clouds data use will become higher and higher over the next few years

 

[imanidiot]

I'm keeping it simply because you can't get it back. Have had no issues with throttling, since most cycles I'm not a heavy user. If I were capped I'd probably never notice, since I really don't track my usage, but still, you never know, needs could change. $5 a month for something no longer available and which I rarely use but MIGHT occasionally is worth it to me.

 

[Edge1978]

I've been strongly considering dropping my unlimited and picking up the tethering plan as I have an iPad as well...Ahh decisions decisions

 

[dsquared81]

I'm keeping mine for as long as I can

 

[Shockwave78]

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You can still get unlimited on Verizon. You need to sign up for unlimited mobile hotspot for $30 a month , they automatically add unlimited data to your account then. Simply cancel hotspot afterward. Many people have had success doing, pretty much w everyone actually!

 

[scaredpoet]

I was wondering, since Att throttles people with unlimited data who go above 2gb what is the point of keeping it and paying an extra $5 a month just so I can be throttled?

I might as well simply save the $60 per year ($5/mo savings) by going with 2gb plan right?

If it's a game of numbers and saving money, then I would say it makes sense to keep unlimited data if you see yourself going over 2GB of usage at least 6 times a year or more. Every additional GB on a tiered plan beyond your allotment is $10 extra. So if you go over 2GB of usage at least once every two months, on average, then the unlimited plan will work out to be cheaper.

Throttling sucks, but overage sucks more, IMO.

That said...

p.s. anyone out there that could tell me a reason they are keeping theirs before I get rid of mine?

I would have kept mine if I didn't have a need to tether. But I do, and I don't want to go through the hassle of a tethered jailbreak to do it, or hoping AT&T doesn't figure out what's up... or running my iPad and laptop on a throttled connection. So, I got the 4GB data Pro plan to enable that without raising any ire.

I've only gone over 4GB once this past year. And, paying $45 a month for my data is way better than paying $60 a month for a separate WiFi hotspot, on top of the $30 unlimited plan for my iPhone.

 

[bobr1952]

Most of my data comes via wi-fi but I still keep my unlimited plan. The price difference--even for the minimum plan--is just not enough for me to get rid of it. If there was a $5 data plan I might take it but otherwise, I'll keep the unlimited.

 

[PharmDoc]

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You can still get unlimited on Verizon. You need to sign up for unlimited mobile hotspot for $30 a month , they automatically add unlimited data to your account then. Simply cancel hotspot afterward. Many people have had success doing, pretty much w everyone actually!

My brothers-in-law are on Sprint and are looking to go back to Verizon but they were concerned about the unlimited data. Thanks for the tip. Did you have to buy the device as well? I'm on AT&T so I don't know how Verizon's plans work.

 

[kalex]

My brothers-in-law are on Sprint and are looking to go back to Verizon but they were concerned about the unlimited data. Thanks for the tip. Did you have to buy the device as well? I'm on AT&T so I don't know how Verizon's plans work.

its not a device. its a feature added to your plan. then after its added you remove it in few days

 

[PharmDoc]

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My brothers-in-law are on Sprint and are looking to go back to Verizon but they were concerned about the unlimited data. Thanks for the tip. Did you have to buy the device as well? I'm on AT&T so I don't know how Verizon's plans work.

its not a device. its a feature added to your plan. then after its added you remove it in few days

Thanks for the info.

 

[BiggAW]

I think they base it around your geo area and your past history. I've gone over 4GB and sometimes 5GB enter of times, no warnings or anything, same for the others on our family unlimited plan. I've noticed online a lot of times people that had warnings about throttling occur was when they went well over their normal usage. Still odd to me, I live in South Florida so plenty of iPhone users as well has people carrying over the unlimited to other phones. I had my grandfathered unlimited switched to my GSII, no issues. Weird why some get warned/throttled and others have no issue even when going over 4-5GB. I've tested my speeds and no difference.

Yeah, do you live in one of the areas where AT&T own the entire cellular spectrum? When you have 4 channels of HSPA+ on CLR in addition to any PCS they have in that market, there isn't much need to throttle users.

 

[SurferMan]

Yeah, do you live in one of the areas where AT&T own the entire cellular spectrum? When you have 4 channels of HSPA+ on CLR in addition to any PCS they have in that market, there isn't much need to throttle users.

No idea, I've had a few 10GB months a well and no throttling or even a warning. GEO location has to be a factor, b/c if the 5GB rule was true then everyone would be throttled or warned which isn't happening, plus some have had issues when going over even 2GB. There's definitely some other factors involved in determining which accounts they flag.

 

[NXTMIKE]

One word. Actually Five:

"Media you stream from iCloud."

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

I go over 2gb plenty of times but not every month and never a ridiculous amount like 10gb. I never got sent any letter or message from AT&T. I'm keeping mines based on the piece of mind that I don't have to worry about going over and paying exaggerated over charges.

 

[takeshi74]

There isn't a reason to keep unlimited data anymore... right???

"The reason" is always highly subjective. There are certainly those with reasons for keeping unlimited.

I might as well simply save the $60 per year ($5/mo savings) by going with 2gb plan right?

Again, subjective. Depends on your usage. If you regularly go over 2GB then you won't save much.

I'm on AT&T so I don't know how Verizon's plans work.

You pay for tethering with either carrier.

 

[OneMike]

I used just at 5GB last cycle and was not throttled, nor did I get a warning.

I've been going well over 2GB for over a year now.

If they started to throttle me I'd likely cancel rather then changing my plan or habits.

If data were optional as it should be. I'd just use wifi. Having a data plan forced on me, I'm going to use it.

 

[goosnarrggh]

I was wondering, since Att throttles people with unlimited data who go above 2gb what is the point of keeping it and paying an extra $5 a month just so I can be throttled?

I might as well simply save the $60 per year ($5/mo savings) by going with 2gb plan right?

The most compelling reason I can think of to hold on to your existing plan, would be to avoid the possibility of accidentally going over your tiered quota and being charged overage fees.

With the throttled plan, you'll never be forced to pay overages -- however, as with many things in life, there will be trade offs. After you've entered the throttled portion of your billing cycle you may find it takes annoyingly long to load non-streaming content such as App and Music downloads, iCloud syncing, web pages and emails. And you may find that streaming content becomes effectively unusable.

So, if you place more value on instant downloads and the ability to use streaming media, then forking out the big bucks for a tiered plan (and living with the possibility of being charged overage fees if you forget to upgrade your plan after going over the limit), would be the best bet.

If you place more value on predictable monthly fees, and you are willing to sacrifice speedy surfing in exchange for the knowledge that you will always be permitted to download "just one email more" without the need to worry about paying overages, then stick with the current unlimited plan.

 

[kevink2]

They will send you a text.

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If $5 a month in savings is going to be the tipping point the OP has other issues to deal with.

Well, $5 a month here. $10 a month there, and these little things start adding up

I decided to let my unlimited go on my iPhone earlier last year. Had never gone over 1GB, even when illicitly tethering a couple laptops for a few days on vacation.

I still have unlimited on my iPad. I would probably let that go, but as long as I still have the option of maybe selling my SIM, I won't drop it just for $5/month.

 

[hexonxonx]

I still have unlimited on my iPad. I would probably let that go, but as long as I still have the option of maybe selling my SIM, I won't drop it just for $5/month.

You can always sell the sim but the new account owner would have to choose between any of the data plans currently offered at that time and unlimited won't be one of the choices.

 

[eye4ni]

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Keep it!

I switched over to the galaxy nexus and loved it! However the camera was just awful so I returned it and got a 4s instead.

One thing I will tell you about 4g is that you will use a ton more data. In the two weeks I had it I used about 2gb and about half of that time I was on WIFI so I could see it possibly could have been 3 or 4gb even.

With everything seemingly moving towards the clouds data use will become higher and higher over the next few years

This ^. Think ahead a year or so, we might have a 4G capable iphone, and the carriers will be finding new ways to screw us out of money to use our data plans, prices will go up, more restrictions. Wouldn't you like to be on an unlimited data plan with a 4G capable iphone? If you give up your unlimited plan now, you may never get it back.

I've got unlimited on Verizon and don't plan on ever losing it....

 

[andiwm2003]

I haven't used more than 300MB/month in the last 24 month. So why in the world would I pay the extra $5?

I wish the cut off for the $15 plan was 300MB and not 200MB. Even more savings.

 

[robotphood]

This ^. Think ahead a year or so, we might have a 4G capable iphone, and the carriers will be finding new ways to screw us out of money to use our data plans, prices will go up, more restrictions. Wouldn't you like to be on an unlimited data plan with a 4G capable iphone? If you give up your unlimited plan now, you may never get it back.

I've got unlimited on Verizon and don't plan on ever losing it....

Agreed. But I think it's only a matter of time before carriers find a way to get rid of unlimited plans (especially when 4G is nationwide). I came from sprint where I had unlimited 3G for years for $10 a month. Then they restricted which phones you could get unless you updated to their new everything plan. That didn't last very long since now you have to pay an extra fee for high end smartphones. It was good while it lasted.

 

[joeshmo2010]

I use anywhere from 6-15 every month. Never throttled. Never warned

 

[BiggAW]

You pay for tethering with either carrier.

You pay for tethering if you have a 4S and thus don't have a Jailbreak yet. Everyone else has MyWi, although if you have unlimited, that's real risky, as you might lose it. If you're on the tiered plan in the first place, there's not much risk.

You can always sell the sim but the new account owner would have to choose between any of the data plans currently offered at that time and unlimited won't be one of the choices.

They are referring to transferring the whole plan by a transfer of billing responsibility to keep the unlimited. People will pay extra just to get the unlimited, although I'm not sure what the market for iPad plans is, as they are a real specialty. Most people are using phones or Mifi-like devices.

 

[robotphood]

You pay for tethering if you have a 4S and thus don't have a Jailbreak yet. Everyone else has MyWi, although if you have unlimited, that's real risky, as you might lose it. If you're on the tiered plan in the first place, there's not much risk.

There is a risk of AT&T automatically changing your plan to a tethering plan (4gb for $45?).