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AT&T Posts Fact Sheet Regarding iPad 3G Data Service

In addition to details posted last month by Apple on how 3G data service will be managed on Wi-Fi + 3G iPad models due for launch this Friday, AT&T has now published a fact sheet (PDF) offering additional information on iPad data service.


AT&T notes that its "monthly" domestic service plans actually consist of 30-day cycles that will automatically renew unless the customer elects to cancel his or her contract-free service.

Once you sign up for iPad 3G data service, you can add to or cancel your domestic plan at any time - no penalty. For domestic plans, if you do not cancel, your service will automatically renew every 30 days to provide a more seamless data experience on an ongoing basis. For example, if you activate service on May 9, your service will automatically renew 30 days later with the same plan. If you do make a change, a new 30-day window begins.

Users on the 250 MB plan will receive alerts when they reach 20%, 10% and 0% of their data limit remaining. Customers who reach their data limit for a billing cycle can either wait until the end of the 30-day cycle when it automatically renews or change to an unlimited plan, which will begin a new 30-day cycle at that time.

AT&T's iPad data plans are priced at $14.99 (250 MB) and $29.99 (unlimited) per 30-day cycle and also provide free access to the company's network of over 20,000 Wi-Fi hotspots.

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23 months ago
Does anyone know if there will be activation fees associated with repeatedly starting and stopping your service multiple times per year?

Hickman
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23 months ago
so.....if i get the $14.99 plan for 30 days........and i waste the 250MB in 5 days before the month is over, i have to wait the addtional 25 days before i get a new plan....ehhh :confused:
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23 months ago
If you order the 250MB plan for 14.99 and are going to exceed your bandwidth, what are the upgrade options?

It would sure be nice if you could drop an additional $15 and get upgraded to the Unlimited Data plan but I doubt that's the case.
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23 months ago

so.....if i get the $14.99 plan for 30 days........and i waste the 250MB in 5 days before the month is over, i have to wait the addtional 25 days before i get a new plan....ehhh :confused:


You can do that... or refill again with another $14.99 and get 250 MB more. If you feel those 250MB will go out again, you can just upgrade to a unlimited plan. Although, quite frankly, you should get the unlimited and save yourself hassle.
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23 months ago

You can do that... or refill again with another $14.99 and get 250 MB more. If you feel those 250MB will go out again, you can just upgrade to a unlimited plan. Although, quite frankly, you should get the unlimited and save yourself hassle.


nah, i don't think i'll nvr buy the $14.99 plan.......just wanted to make clarifications...... the unlimited plan is the best one. ;)
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23 months ago
if you vote - you should die in a hole. this is a amazing deal.
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23 months ago

You can do that... or refill again with another $14.99 and get 250 MB more. If you feel those 250MB will go out again, you can just upgrade to a unlimited plan. Although, quite frankly, you should get the unlimited and save yourself hassle.


it doesn't seem as though you can refill another 250 mb. either wait until the next 30-day period starts, or start a new 30-day plan with unlimited data.
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23 months ago
What about international 3G access? Any info?
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23 months ago
I think they should add a 3 day deal. Pay 10 bucks for 3 days of unlimited 3G service. That would be perfect if you only want to occasionally use it, like when going out of town.
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23 months ago
Apple’s Web site shows this:
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