iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T

RTuesday · **iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T -** 28-01-2010, 00:59

According to various reports today, Apple's new iPad tablet computer will have an optional data deal from AT&T that has "unlimited" 3G data (and AT&T hotspots) for $30 a month, no contract, cancel anytime. Or a 250MB/mo version for $15/mo.

I don't like the iPad device (way too proprietary, fixed battery, no USB ports, too expensive with a 3G modem), but if that data plan was available seperately it would be interesting to others, as a no-contract deal. (remains to be seen if it has hefty "activation" charges that would make it less useful as a part-time thing).

Not available yet, as it'll be a few months before the iPad with modem is released.

Stu · 29-01-2010, 22:49

It is half the price that ATT charges for their netbook data plans. It will be interesting to see how they justify that.

Stu · 15-02-2010, 13:36

As a follow up, it will be interesting to see if Apple sucessfully pressed other partners for this day. I'd love this deal when visiting Canada. Everytime I mention data in Canada I hear about three year contracts. Even where they offer prepaid data, they want new equipment when you activate it.

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RTuesday (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 344 Join Date: 28 Mar 2005 Location: See flag Country:	iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T - 28-01-2010, 00:59 According to various reports today, Apple's new iPad tablet computer will have an optional data deal from AT&T that has "unlimited" 3G data (and AT&T hotspots) for $30 a month, no contract, cancel anytime. Or a 250MB/mo version for $15/mo. I don't like the iPad device (way too proprietary, fixed battery, no USB ports, too expensive with a 3G modem), but if that data plan was available seperately it would be interesting to others, as a no-contract deal. (remains to be seen if it has hefty "activation" charges that would make it less useful as a part-time thing). Not available yet, as it'll be a few months before the iPad with modem is released.

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	29-01-2010, 22:49 It is half the price that ATT charges for their netbook data plans. It will be interesting to see how they justify that.

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Stu (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Guru Posts: 1,091 Join Date: 11 Feb 2004 Location: Detroit (formerly Dubai) Country:	15-02-2010, 13:36 As a follow up, it will be interesting to see if Apple sucessfully pressed other partners for this day. I'd love this deal when visiting Canada. Everytime I mention data in Canada I hear about three year contracts. Even where they offer prepaid data, they want new equipment when you activate it.