Wished you hadn't gotten rid of that unlimited AT&T data plan?

[Fausty82]

... or new to AT&T and "can't get" one?

There's hope - at least according to this tweet that I received from @branden3112:

How To Still Get Unlimited Data on AT&T on the iPhone How To Still Get Unlimited Data on AT&T on the iPhone - Branden Flasch won't be long before ATT figures it out and fixes or converts it back to proper plan

 

[Jellotime91]

BRAVO.

That's some damn good journalism. haha

 

[BLiNK]

i imagine AT&T will also still charge for any overages over the original plan as well

will be fun to watch the fallout from this

 

[scottdoc718]

That is interesting. I am curious, however, if anyone that did give up the unlimited plan regrets it. Perhaps due to unexpected higher data usage on the iP4. Anyone have regrets? I kept my unlimited, but I have a feeling I will soon switch to 2GB or even 200mb (despite getting 20% off of unlimited or 2Gb, and not 200mb).

 

[Super27]

Switched to the 2GB as soon as it became an option and haven't looked back. With free wifi everywhere these days, I find it very hard to go over that limit.

 

[justinleon]

I will let go of unlimited data from my cold dead hands!

 

[jdavis530]

I will let go of unlimited data from my cold dead hands!

I agree with this.

 

[touchyphone]

I will let go of unlimited data from my cold dead hands!

I agree with this.

The only way I'll drop my unlimited data, is if I consistty go under 2gb/month for a period of time. Seeing as how right now half way through the month, I am at 1.2 gb I probably wont be on the 2gb plan anytime soon!

 

[iregret]

I'm holding out for the netflix app. Let's see the data usage then. Now if the app let's you cash the flix for a few days that's a different story. Streaming at home and watching on the go? Sounds good to me.

 

[Raptor007]

Now that its out on the blogosphere AT&T will certainly be looking for it. Seriously I feel a 2GB cap is a joke especially since you cannot tether to an iPad with your iPhone. Luckily for me I have the full data plan with my iPhone an decided tethering just wasn't worth it.

 

[OTACORB]

Switched to the 2GB as soon as it became an option and haven't looked back. With free wifi everywhere these days, I find it very hard to go over that limit.

...and you saved a measly $5 a month for your efforts or more should you go over by chance. I don't think $5 a month savings is worth giving up my unlimited plan.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

I've had unlimited data from the moment I had a smartphone. I don't think I've ever
even approachaed a gig. I use WiFi plenty on my iPhone and even if I didn't I don't
think I'd come close to 1 gig even.

 

[lungho]

...and you saved a measly $5 a month for your efforts or more should you go over by chance. I don't think $5 a month savings is worth giving up my unlimited plan.

I wholeheartedly agree.

Even if I don't come close to the 2GB threshold, a $5 savings is not enough to make me want to switch from the unlimited plan.

 

[Tanz]

I wholeheartedly agree.

Even if I don't come close to the 2GB threshold, a $5 savings is not enough to make me want to switch from the unlimited plan.

This is exactly how I feel about it. I really think I could stay under 2GB with wireless at home and work and everywhere in between but you never know.

 

[TampaDude]

I've only had my iPhone 4 for 10 days, and I'm already at about 1 GB usage...that extrapolates to about 3 GB for the month...glad I kept my unlimited plan!

 

[KingofHeart4711]

I really think it sucks they got rid of unlimited data. Woe is me. Is it free over wifi though? Anyone know?

 

[TampaDude]

I really think it sucks they got rid of unlimited data. Woe is me. Is it free over wifi though? Anyone know?

Yes...wifi usage does not count against your data usage limits.

 

[dylanreich]

I wonder if AT&T doesn't count their partners into your data count.

 

[audit]

I'll NEVER let go of my unlimited plan. Although I have WiFi at the office, the 3G speeds are faster then our T1 most times. I only use WiFi when at home. I'm around 3-4GB each month for my own usage. My wife's iPhone is on WiFi 90% of the time because she's a stay at home mom so it's just easier for her to use the WiFi. I'm curious what her usage will be when she's in Florida for a week visiting her mom though. Her mom's got wireless but doesn't know how to get her iPhone on it and is too bullheaded to listen to me tell her how to do it.

 

[d23perry#IM]

Though the thread was targeted to those who may have gave up their unlimited data plan, this information is also helpful for those who may have recently signed up with AT&T.

I can confirm that the instructions does work. I recently purchased an iPhone 4 and was limited to the 2GB data plan. I purchased an iPhone 2G from craigslist and followed the instructions in the first post and I now have unlimited data. The only downside is I'm stuck with an iPhone 2G. However, that's a decent trade-off for unlimited data.

Thanks for the info.