Thread: AT&T introducing new data plans

I don't know if this is a good idea or not. I'll let you guys decide as you compare the old and the new plans.

Old Plans
200 MB= $15
2 GB= $25
4 GB= $45

New Plans Staring Sunday 1/22/12
300 MB= $20
3 GB= $30
5 GB= $50


AT&T Looks To Drive Revenue With Higher-Priced Data Plans - WSJ.com

Every time I load up Youtube or my SiriusXM app I thank the fact that I never let go of my old $30 unlimited data plan...

Well, the rates are higher in $$, but the rate/GB is actually lower. Somebody currently on the 4GB plan could save money if they discovered that they really use between 2 and 3GB, and drop to the new 3GB plan.

I am glad I am still on my "unlimited" plan

No contract plans like walmarts smart talk are going to get a boost in sales because of this.If i didnt recently renew with AT&T i would switch!Why pay $60 and up if you can get a unlimited data plan for $45.

Originally Posted by stanleyjohn

No contract plans like walmarts smart talk are going to get a boost in sales because of this.If i didnt recently renew with AT&T i would switch!Why pay $60 and up if you can get a unlimited data plan for $45.

Yep. I am getting ready to do it. Tired of 150.00 phone bills for my wife & me. Got my Atrix and her BB unlocked, just waiting on tax season to be over with, and I'll pay AT&T their get out of jail contract breaking money and off I go to land of prepaid.

I made up my mind, no more contracts for ANYTHING.

Originally Posted by stanleyjohn

No contract plans like walmarts smart talk are going to get a boost in sales because of this.If i didnt recently renew with AT&T i would switch!Why pay $60 and up if you can get a unlimited data plan for $45.

Because you have a very limited selection of phones. Let's face it, ATT is doing well because of one specific phone, one Wallmart does not carry.

Originally Posted by stogie5150

Yep. I am getting ready to do it. Tired of 150.00 phone bills for my wife & me. Got my Atrix and her BB unlocked, just waiting on tax season to be over with, and I'll pay AT&T their get out of jail contract breaking money and off I go to land of prepaid.

I made up my mind, no more contracts for ANYTHING.

My wife and I combined pay $120/month for just about unlimited everything, and we haven't been under contract for about 4 years. How is your bill $150?

Originally Posted by DodgerKing

Because you have a very limited selection of phones. Let's face it, ATT is doing well because of one specific phone, one Wallmart does not carry.

True! But if your not interested in getting the latest and greatest of cell phones then i see little reason to go with one of the major carriers.Straight talk is still very new to the game and in time i think will have a greater selection of phones.