AT&T Replaces iPad Unlimited Data Plan with 2GB Capped Plan for New Customers
Besides the new iPhone tethering option, AT&T also announced that they have changed the iPad 3G data plan for new customers after June 7th.
At present, AT&T offers a no-contract $29.99/month unlimited data plan specifically for iPad owners. If you activate your data plan before June 7th, you can still participate in this plan. After June 7th, however, AT&T will be replacing that plan with a $25/month 2GB limited plan. From the press release:
At present, AT&T offers a no-contract $29.99/month unlimited data plan specifically for iPad owners. If you activate your data plan before June 7th, you can still participate in this plan. After June 7th, however, AT&T will be replacing that plan with a $25/month 2GB limited plan. From the press release:
For new iPad customers, the $25 per month 2 GB plan will replace the existing $29.99 unlimited plan. iPad customers will continue to pre-pay for their wireless data plan and no contract is required. Existing iPad customers who have the $29.99 per month unlimited plan can keep that plan or switch to the new $25 per month plan with 2 GB of data.
So, if this is an issue for you, you still have time to be grandfathered into the unlimited data plan. Existing iPad customers can look at their current data usage via their iPad settings.Top Rated Comments
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26 months ago
That's an excuse to limit video iChat calls to wifi only. F'in at&t.
edit: wasn't paying attention, that this was about iPad, not iPhone
correction: F'in at&t.
that is all.
edit: wasn't paying attention, that this was about iPad, not iPhone
correction: F'in at&t.
that is all.
26 months ago
Wow, how long did that unlimited plan last? 2 months? So much for Apple being a game changer. In the end, the wireless carriers still rule the land. 2GB on the iPad is just plain draconian, and inhibit innovation. Content providers should be up in arms about this.
26 months ago
This is a BIG negative. 2GB these days is nothing. You can forget about downloading movies, chat, video conferencing, streaming TV. This will hurt iPad sales if it sticks.
Oh edit... you can forget about "everything will be in the cloud" and you will just stream it when needed.
Oh edit... you can forget about "everything will be in the cloud" and you will just stream it when needed.
26 months ago
I'm fine with the cap on the iPhone, but not so much the iPad. Do they mean I'll able to cancel my data and then get unlimited again in the future because I got my 3G before the new terms?
26 months ago
I'm fine with the cap on the iPhone, but not so much the iPad. Do they mean I'll able to cancel my data and then get unlimited again in the future because I got my 3G before the new terms?
We would need to see the fine print on the contract to know that... my thinking is NO... if you cancel and then renew... you are in the 2GB limit with the new contract.
26 months ago
ouch that's got to hurt.
Makes me glad i live in the uk and the operators have some real competition. Makes my current three mobile plan seam really generous (10gb - £15.00 ($22)).
Makes me glad i live in the uk and the operators have some real competition. Makes my current three mobile plan seam really generous (10gb - £15.00 ($22)).
26 months ago
well, I'm definitely not buying one now. I wish I could over charge for bad service.
26 months ago
People just think about how much you use your data BEFORE bitching about these changes. Also, more than 2GB/month is nuts anyways. Try using your PC/laptop for that and it will also download much faster
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