Remember when AT&T killed off its unlimited data plan, unless you were grandfathered in? The AP reports that the carrier is quietly backtracking to allow customers who previously had unlimited data—but switched to tiered pricing—to return to all-you-can-eat.
It’s one thing to compare how much downloads cost you across various US carriers. Here’s how the US iPad data plan stacks up against what the rest of the world pays. It’s not pretty.
It’s almost no surprise that there are rumours of Verizon killing its unlimited data plan offerings after AT&T dropped its own unlimited plans. There’s not much information just yet, but it sounds like Verizon will be switching to some sort of limited, tiered data plans at the end of the month. [Engadget]
iPhone 4, Droid Incredible, Evo 4G and Nexus One hardware all cost about the same. But this chart shows exactly how much each will put you out of pocket – data/voice included – over the course of a two year contract.
Verizon has beaten this drum before, but it seems that AT&T’s move to tiered data has inspired them to cut unlimited plans as soon as this year. It’s time to say goodbye to the all-you-can-download buffet.
Soon, every internet-connected device will make “phone calls” – Xbox, iPhone, laptop, whatever. Data is data, be it voice, text or video. Carriers should charge for data – more even – but leave off the dumb premiums for voice and SMS.
Planning to skimp on your smartphone’s data plan with AT&T? Not after September 6, you won’t—that’s when AT&T will be making all smartphone buyers pick up a smartphone data plan to go with it. [BGR]
