AT&T GoPhone plans updated: $2-per-day tariff and more

AT&T has announced that it will be launching three new GoPhone prepaid plans as of October 3rd 2010, offering users a choice of only paying for service on the days they actually use it, an inclusive data bundle, or a basic $0.10 pay-per-minute option for those only wanting voice service.  The AT&T GoPhone Unlimited Daily Talk and Text plan is perhaps the most interesting of the three: for $2 per day you get unlimited voice and messaging (IM/SMS/MMS), but if you don't actually make/receive a call or send a message, you don't get charged.

As for the Unlimited Talk and Text monthly plan, there's a $60 contract-free plan which basically assumes you're using unlimited services every day.  For $75 you get that plus 200MB of data.  Finally, Simple Rate offers $0.10 per minute voice calls with no contract.  All three of the new plans will be available from this coming Sunday.

Press Release:

AT&T to Introduce New GoPhone Plans Beginning October 3
New Plans Offer Flexibility for AT&T GoPhone Customers.

Key Facts

AT&T* announced today it will offer new GoPhone® prepaid calling options on October 3

The Unlimited Daily Talk and Text plan is now available for just two dollars per day –customers pay only on the days the phone is used

An Unlimited Talk and Text monthly plan is now available with 200 MB of data

The new Simple Rate plan allows customers to pay by the minute with a lower rate of $0.10 per minute

The Unlimited Daily Talk and Text plan allows AT&T GoPhone customers to enjoy the flexibility of unlimited calling and texting with the two dollar rate plan charge only applying on days when they make or receive voice calls, use IM or send a text, picture or video message. Customers can now enjoy the benefit of unlimited texting in a pay only on days used plan, making it a convenient and affordable option for customers who prefer to pay as you go.

GoPhone Customers interested in paying by the month have the freedom to talk and text all they want for just $60 a month with the Unlimited Talk & Text plan. GoPhone customers can enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet while on the go at an affordable price with the Unlimited Talk and Text plus 200 MB data plan for $75 a month.

AT&T GoPhone unlimited plans include nationwide calling and texting, as well as texting to Mexico, Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide.

AT&T GoPhone also offers a great selection of devices including full keyboard/touch screen devices like the popular LG Prime, which are available in all AT&T stores, as well as other authorized retail locations.

Quotes

"Prepaid customers now have the flexibility to pay only on days used for unlimited talk & text without the commitment of an annual contract," said Judy Cavalieri, vice president of Prepaid Products for AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Customers can have the unlimited talk and text plan for just two dollars per day that is only charged on the days they use their phone –all of that on the AT&T network they can trust."

For more information visit www.att.com/gophone.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.