AT&T Confirms "Unlimited" Data Plan for iPad 3G is Really Unlimited
AT&T Confirms "Unlimited" Data Plan for iPad 3G is Really Unlimited
Posted 04/08/2010 at 5:30am
| by Paul Lilly
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How jaded have we become when we automatically assume that an "unlimited" data plan isn't really unlimited at all, but capped at whatever amount the ISP deems is high enough that no one will notice? So imagine our surprise when we caught wind that AT&T's Mark Siegel told GearLog.com that "unlimited is unlimited" when asked about the iPad's 3G data plan.
That's great news for soon-to-be iPad owners holding out for the 3G version to ship. Watch Netflix videos around the clock if you want, and never worry about receiving a letter that you've exceeded your "unlimited" quota. It's hard to believe that we're actually excited about this, but blame it on the ISPs who up to this point had us questioning what the definition of "unlimited" is, never mind what the definition of "is" is.
Apple will begin shipping 3G-capable iPads later this month for $629 (16GB), $729 (32GB, and $829 (64GB). AT&T's 3G data plan for the iPad runs $30 per month.
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TechW
April 08, 2010 at 7:54pm
With Verizon's current promotion selling 2 Palm Pre Plus phones for $49.99 and no charge for a 5 computer MiFi connection to the Palms, maybe those interested in iPads would be better off skipping the 3G models and just hooking up to a Pre on Verizon.
Trooper_One
April 08, 2010 at 11:17am
There's always a limit to "Unlimited", especially coming from a Telcom. Just read the fine prints.
QUINTIX256
April 08, 2010 at 10:33am
From the horses mouth...
"AT&T's wireless data coverage reaches 303 million people -- or 97% of the U.S. population, where they live and work. AT&T has the nation's fastest 3G network. This network covers 233 million people or 75% of the population."
AT&T should let people test-drive their data network for a week for free, so people who haven't been on the AT&T/cingular network for a long time or never have been wouldn't make such silly statements.
You can have your recession. I'm not participating.
TheElite1x721987
April 11, 2010 at 1:15pm
I DID have ATT service and it was terrible. Sure, ATT does cover 97% of americans, just not with fast data speeds via 3G. I was down in Holmes County Ohio, about 20miles south of where I live. I still had 3G speeds on my Samsung Omnia with Verizon. My unfortunate brother in law who still had ATT didnt even have a signal on his Blackberry Curve (yes, it was fully updated...) He didnt get a signal for pretty much the entire time we were in that county, and didnt even get data connectivity until he was nearly home. Look, I'm not sure how well ATT's coverage works in other areas of the country, but I am speaking from PERSONAL EXPERIENCE that ATT's 3G coverage or coverage period, totally and utterly SUCKS in the greater cleveland area. I don't care what any of their "maps" say.
TheElite1x721987
April 08, 2010 at 7:46am
Since when is 3G fast enough to stream netflix? I have a hard enough time streaming 128k internet radio on my 3G device. And thats in a strong signal area!!! (I use Verizon) Netflix streaming? Possibly.... if your RIGHT NEXT to the tower and are willing to not move or touch the device while streaming. Even then, I'm sure it will be Netflix streaming at the lowest quality level. Who wants that? And considering ATT's paltry 3G network, I doubt it will even be possible for all but a fortunate few.
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