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T-Mobile quietly launching 5GB, 10GB data plan deal on January 25

, Jan 20th 2012 Discuss [1]

T-Mobile is preparing to launch Unlimited Premium 5GB and 10GB data plans that can have Smartphone Mobile Hotspot and MobileLife Album Plus services added on for free, according to a leaked memo obtained by TMoNews. The promotion will be launched quietly, meaning the company won't actively promote the deal and the additional free services are only included if customers ask for them. Read The Full Story

AT&T gets the tail end of this mobile price change, not consumers

, Jan 19th 2012 Discuss [6]

Since yesterday when news broke that AT&T would be changing both their prices and their data allowances on new users accounts for the 2012 season, there’s been one whole heck of a lot of dissent out there on why people “hate AT&T even more”, and so forth. What’s not showing up nearly enough is the fact that with these new price “hikes” also comes a better data to price ratio as well as the ability to keep your old prices if that’s what you enjoy more. Instead of griping about how AT&T is raising their prices, perhaps a glance at the fact that it’s not you, current AT&T customer, who will be footing the bill, nor will it be someone who previously payed less.

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T-Mobile To Switch From Throttling To Overages For 200MB Data Plans

, Aug 10th 2011 Discuss [1]

T-Mobile may be one of the last carriers left still offering an unlimited data plan, but that could change very soon for at least customers on their lowest data plan offering. A leaked image of an internal document reveals that T-Mobile will be returning to overage charges on their 200MB unlimited data plan, which used to throttle speeds once customers went over the limit, essentially making them no longer unlimited. Read The Full Story

AT&T Confirms Data Throttling To Start October 1

, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [47]

Yesterday we talked about the rumor that AT&T may start throttling the data speeds of its unlimited data plan subscribers, specifically the heaviest-use customers that surpass a certain data threshold per month. Well, that’s no longer just speculation. The carrier has come forth and made an official announcement today revealing that the throttling would start on October 1.

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WiFi 802.22 Technology Promises Wireless Data Over 60 Miles: Say Goodbye to Data Plans

, Jul 29th 2011 Discuss [39]

It’s the news bit you’ve been waiting years to hear! The folks at the IEEE standards body have today announced a next-generation WiFi IEEE 802.22TM standard – technology that’s designed to facilitate wireless data transfer up to 60 miles (or a hundred kilometers) at 22Mbps. This technology is said to work over these great distances by utilizing television bands – without interfering with the reception of existing television broadcast stations at that. Imagine it – connect to your HambergerDLX network anywhere inside your town from your smartphone with no data plan costs. Magical freedom!

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AT&T Throttling Heavy-Use Unlimited Data Subscribers In Early October

, Jul 28th 2011 Discuss [119]

If you're an AT&T customer still holding onto an unlimited data plan, you may start noticing some changes in the coming months. It's rumored that AT&T will begin throttling data speeds for its heavy-use unlimited data subscribers starting the first week of October. This could be another sign that the iPhone 5 is indeed landing in September and that AT&T is anticipating major data network congestion soon thereafter. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile Value plans make data an overage-free zone

, Jul 20th 2011 Discuss [2]

T-Mobile USA has introduced a new set of "Value" plans, offering the price-conscious customer a choice of 2GB, 5GB and 10GB data bundles from $49.99 including unlimited calls and texts. Available from July 24, the new options can be applied to any feature- or smartphone, and will be accompanied by a Value range of mobile broadband plans kicking off from $19.99. Read The Full Story

Verizon Unlimited 3G Customers Can Upgrade To 4G, Keep Unlimited, And Add $30 Tether

, Jul 8th 2011 Discuss [5]

Verizon's new tiered data plans officially kicked in yesterday with four packages ranging from $10 per month for a meager 75MB to $80 per month for 10GB. It's a bummer for new customers here on, but if you were lucky enough to have snagged a 3G unlimited plan earlier, there's some surprising good news. Read The Full Story

Verizon Tiered Data Plans Include Free Texts To Monitor Usage

, Jul 7th 2011 Discuss [2]

For those hoping to get an unlimited data plan from Verizon, you're time is up. Today, the new tiered data plans officially kick in with four packages that range from $10 per month for 75MB to $80 per month for 10GB. Each gigabyte over your limit will cost you $10. With all the connecting, sharing, email checking, and media downloading we do these days, those numbers can add up quickly. Read The Full Story

AT&T To Offer $50 Unlimited Prepaid Plan For GoPhone Starting June 26

, Jun 21st 2011 Discuss [2]

AT&T announced today that it will be offering a new $50 prepaid unlimited talk, text, and web plan for its GoPhone program. The promotion promises a savings of 20% and will start nationwide on June 26. Now, before you get too excited, you do have to pay for additional data service if you're opting for to use the plan with a smartphone. Read The Full Story

Verizon’s Pricey Tiered Data Plans Arriving July 7

, Jun 20th 2011 Discuss [1]

We've known for awhile that Verizon is planning to drop its unlimited data plans for a tiered structure and even picking up family data options in the near future. We also knew it wasn't going to be pleasant for heavy data users, but we didn't expect the new pricing to be worse than what AT&T has to offer. Albeit, Verizon trumps AT&T with its 4G LTE, but wallets can't tell the difference and they'll start hurting come July 7. Read The Full Story

AT&T Hints At Shared Data Plans In Near Future

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Today, the last guest on the hot seat at the D9 Conference was AT&T CEO Ralph De La Vega. As expected, he was faced with questions regarding the T-Mobile acquisition and even an attempt to pry some information from him on the next iPhone. But perhaps most interesting to consumers, was De La Vega's confirmation of upcoming shared data plans. Read The Full Story
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