Look at it this way:
Lite iPhone users can now have a plan $15 cheaper, which is a huge deal for regular consumers who only have a data plan because they wanted the iPhone, and users who do not go over 2GB (most rarely go over 500mb) now have a plan $5 cheaper. iPad users shouldn't have a problem staying under 2GB either, really.
Also, this is good for consumers, establishing limits means ATT may soon open up the doors to more features like tethering for those on the 2GB plan, which was previously not allowed as we all know. Also, changing it from "unlimited" to a set amount will make users a little more sparing with their data use, which will improve the overall quality of the network. This is a good thing for most users and extreme users can keep their $30 unlimited plan. (though it does suck that iPad users can no longer get unlimited, do users who have already paid for unlimited for one month get to keep it for renewal each month onward?)
I'm not a fan of ATT at all, but you have to look at the big picture.
Lite iPhone users can now have a plan $15 cheaper, which is a huge deal for regular consumers who only have a data plan because they wanted the iPhone, and users who do not go over 2GB (most rarely go over 500mb) now have a plan $5 cheaper. iPad users shouldn't have a problem staying under 2GB either, really.
Also, this is good for consumers, establishing limits means ATT may soon open up the doors to more features like tethering for those on the 2GB plan, which was previously not allowed as we all know. Also, changing it from "unlimited" to a set amount will make users a little more sparing with their data use, which will improve the overall quality of the network. This is a good thing for most users and extreme users can keep their $30 unlimited plan. (though it does suck that iPad users can no longer get unlimited, do users who have already paid for unlimited for one month get to keep it for renewal each month onward?)
I'm not a fan of ATT at all, but you have to look at the big picture.