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I am a little over that and I use 3G often and daily.

I know it seems really bad but I dont think the changes will effect
me at all. If they dont effect me, and I know I use way more than
everyone I personally know in real life, I dont think it will effect many.

Rich

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brent" <flapdoodle@gmail.com>
To: <apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] Full press release on AT&T

Bill, AT&T has added a bar graph on their web site that shows the previous 6
month for each line. I am using less that 1GB per month total for 4 lines.
Brent

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 6:47 AM, Bill Boulware <bill.boulware@gmail.com>wrote:

> That is what isn't clear, I have a feeling that it will be clarified to say
> that ANY upgrade (read new hardware upgrade) means a contract renewal and
> you have to choose a new data plan at that time - I am fairly certain that
> the last 3GS upgrade required me clicking on the "iPhone Unlimited Data
> Plan
> - $30" option when going through the upgrade process.
>
> In other words, I have a feeling you and I will be paying $25/mo for 2GB
> and
> watching our data usage very closely - I am about to go back over my bills
> for the past year and see how much I used each month. I guess since I have
> the Incredible I can use it for the 'heavy' lifting and only use iPhone
> data
> when really needed...
>
> On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 07:21, Allan Aunkst <aaunkst@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > If I do not plan on doing any tethering am I correct in saying that when
> I
> > renew with my new Iphone in june that I am grandfathered to keep my old
> > plan?
> >
> > Allan
> >
> > On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 07:13, Bill Boulware <bill.boulware@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > With my experience, any of us upgrading to a new phone (iPhone 4 in a
> > > couple
> > > weeks), up for contract renewal, etc this will not just apply to 'new
> > > customers' and seriously they couldn't even handle a month with the
> iPad
> > 3G
> > > without changing it? And how is giving up 3G minimum, unlimited
> maximum
> > > worth only $5? If they insist on these new rates, they should have at
> > > least
> > > done $!0 200MB, $20 2GB, $30 5GB (what we 'really' get now), and $45
> > (truly
> > > unlimited w/tethering - what the current corporate plan costs).
> > >
> > >
> http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=4800&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=30854
> > >
> > >
> > > *AT&T Announces New Lower-Priced Wireless Data Plans to Make Mobile
> > > Internet More Affordable to More People *
> > >
> > > ** *Dallas*, *Texas*, *June 02, 2010*
> > > newsrelease
> > > ShareThis <javascript:void(0)>
> > >
> > > AT&T*, the U.S. smartphone leader, today introduced new wireless data
> > > plans
> > > that make it more affordable for more people to enjoy the benefits of
> the
> > > mobile Internet. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets
> > their
> > > needs - either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with
> 10
> > > times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to
> switch
> > to
> > > the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.
> > >
> > > "AT&T helps mobilize everything on the Internet - your favorite web
> > sites,
> > > TV shows, music, games and social networks. Virtually everything
> > previously
> > > done while sitting at a computer can now be done on the go," said Ralph
> > de
> > > la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "To
> give
> > > more people the opportunity to experience these benefits, we're
> breaking
> > > free from the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' pricing model and making
> > the
> > > mobile Internet more affordable to a greater number of people."
> > >
> > > Each plan includes unlimited access at no additional charge to more
> than
> > > 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. Customers can also use
> unlimited
> > > Wi-Fi at home, in the office or elsewhere if available. AT&T will also
> > help
> > > customers manage their wireless data usage by sending free text
> messages
> > > after customers reach different usage intervals and by providing online
> > > tools, including a smartphone app that shows monthly usage information.
> > >
> > > The new wireless data plans - including a new tethering option - will
> be
> > > available beginning June 7. Current AT&T voice and texting plans are
> > > unchanged.
> > >
> > > *More Choice*
> > >
> > > The new AT&T plans provide large amounts of data to enable people to
> > enjoy
> > > their favorite online activities:
> > >
> > > - *DataPlus.* Provides 200 megabytes (MB) of data - for example,
> enough
> > > to send/receive 1,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 150
> > > emails
> > > with attachments, plus view 400 Web pages, plus post 50 photos on
> > social
> > > media sites, plus watch 20 minutes of streaming video - for just $15
> > per
> > > month.** This plan, which can save customers up to 50 percent off
> > their
> > > wireless data charges, is designed for people who primarily like to
> > surf
> > > the
> > > web, send email and use social networking apps. If customers exceed
> 200
> > > MB
> > > in a monthly billing cycle, they will receive an additional 200 MB of
> > > data
> > > usage for $15 for use in the cycle. Currently, 65 percent of AT&T
> > > smartphone customers use less than 200 MB of data per month on
> average.
> > > - *DataPro.* Provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of data - for example, enough
> to
> > > send/receive 10,000 emails (no attachments), plus send/receive 1,500
> > > emails
> > > with attachments, plus view 4,000 Web pages, plus post 500 photos to
> > > social
> > > media sites, plus watch 200 minutes of streaming video - for $25 per
> > > month.** Should a customer exceed 2 GB during a billing cycle, they
> > will
> > > receive an additional 1 GB of data for $10 for use in the cycle.
> > > Currently,
> > > 98 percent of AT&T smartphone customers use less than 2 GB of data a
> > > month
> > > on average.
> > > - *Tethering.* Smartphone customers - including iPhone customers -
> who
> > > choose the DataPro plan have the option to add tethering for an
> > > additional
> > > $20 per month. Tethering lets customers use their smartphones as a
> > modem
> > > to
> > > provide a broadband connection for laptop computers, netbooks or
> other
> > > computing devices. Tethering for iPhones will be available when Apple
> > > releases iPhone OS 4 this summer.
> > >
> > > With the new wireless data plans, pricing for a smartphone voice and
> data
> > > bundle now starts at just $54.99 per month for an individual plan, or
> > > $24.99
> > > per month for an additional line on a FamilyTalk plan, $15 per month
> less
> > > than the price of the previous entry level bundle.
> > >
> > > 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.
> > >
> > > *Wi-Fi at 20,000 AT&T Hot Spots*
> > >
> > > The vast majority of smartphones that AT&T offers have built-in Wi-Fi,
> > > which
> > > lets the devices automatically switch from the wireless network to a
> > Wi-Fi
> > > hotspot without prompting, making Wi-Fi even more convenient and easy
> to
> > > use. This enables customers to use Wi-Fi in the home, office and at
> > public
> > > locations where available. Wi-Fi will generally provide consistently
> fast
> > > speeds and does not count against a customer's monthly data plan usage
> > > total. In addition, virtually all AT&T smartphone customers have access
> > at
> > > no additional charge to more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the
> U.S.
> > > Customers can get more information on how to use Wi-Fi and find the
> > > location
> > > of AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at www.att.com/wifiaccess.
> > >
> > > *Monitoring and Managing Usage*
> > >
> > > To help customers easily check their data usage, AT&T has made the
> > > information readily available in a number of ways***:
> > >
> > > - *Customer Text Notifications On Data Usage.* When customers begin
> to
> > > approach their monthly usage limit, AT&T will send three text
> > > notifications
> > > - after they reach 65 percent, 90 percent and 100 percent of the
> > > threshold.
> > > Customers will also be sent emails if AT&T has their email address.
> > > - *Data Usage Monitoring.* Additionally, customers with iPhones and
> > other
> > > select devices can use the free AT&T myWireless application to check
> > data
> > > usage. The application is available for download in several
> smartphone
> > > app
> > > stores. Also, AT&T customers can call *DATA# from their wireless
> phone
> > to
> > > check their data usage for the current billing period. They receive a
> > > free
> > > text message with their usage information. Customers can also go
> online
> > > to
> > > www.att.com/wireless to see all of their usage information, past and
> > > present.
> > > - *Data Calculator.* The easy-to-use online data calculator enables
> > > customers to estimate their mobile data usage and get a better sense
> > for
> > > which data plan is right for them. It's located at
> > > www.att.com/datacalculator.
> > >
> > > Customers can learn more about the new plans online at
> > > www.att.com/dataplans,
> > > by contacting AT&T customer service at 1-800-331-0500, or by visiting
> an
> > > AT&T retail store.
> > >
> > > AT&T expects these new data plans to have minimal revenue impact this
> > year
> > > and to not affect previous guidance for 2010.
> > >
> > > * 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.
> > >
> > > ** Usage examples are estimates. Individual results will vary based
> upon
> > > customer's Internet usage patterns.
> > >
> > > *** Customers will see their usage reflected in their tools generally
> > > within
> > > 15 hours or less of actual data usage.
> > >
> > > Largest Wi-Fi network claim based on non-municipal company and owned
> and
> > > operated hotspots. An 802.11 b/g enabled device required.
> > >
> > > *About AT&T*
> > > AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its
> > > subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the
> > providers
> > > of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a
> > powerful
> > > array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G
> network,
> > > AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and
> > > voice
> > > services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best
> > wireless
> > > coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the
> > most
> > > countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T
> U-verseSM
> > > and
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> > > domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are
> > known
> > > for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T
> again
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> > >
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