AT&T rolls out unlimited text, voice, and data plans

[vanityeverlastingbonet]

AT&T rolls out unlimited text, voice, and data plans | Crave - CNET
The new plans include:

* Feature Phone customers now have the option of unlimited talk plans for $69.99 a month per person or $119.99 a month for a family plan with two lines included. The unlimited texting plans remain $20 a month for individuals or $30 a month for the Family Talk plan.
* Quick Messaging Device customers may now choose unlimited talk for $69.99, and Family Talk customers may choose unlimited talk for $119.99 per month (two lines included). These plans require a minimum of $20 per month for individual plans and $30 per month for Family Talk plans in texting and/or Web browsing packages for new and upgrading customers.
* All smartphone customers, including iPhone owners, can now buy unlimited voice and data for $99.99. For smartphone customers with Family Talk plans, unlimited voice and data is now available for $179.99 (two lines included). Texting plans remain unchanged at $20 for unlimited plans for individuals, $30 for Family Talk Plans.​

 

[BLiNK]

What. A. Joke.

 

[dbjaime3]

I Don't need unlimited minutes, I have plenty of rollover minutes. Now if AT&T wants to lower the price on other plans, maybe I would see some savings.

 

[whmurray]

What with a-list and roll-over minutes, I do not really need unlimited voice. However, one news report suggests that the "unlimited" data really isn't, that there is a whole list of limits. Anyone know what these limits are and whether or not they different from the limits that we have now?

 

[hanguk9117]

AT&T did this right after Verizon made the announcement. I don't use the unlimited plans...but thank goodness for competition.

 

[smileyboy]

I'm thinking about trying to use my Skype account for calls. I'll see how that works this month...

 

[whmurray]

I'm thinking about trying to use my Skype account for calls. I'll see how that works this month...

I suggested Skype as an alternative to the unavailable AT&T microcell. However, the failure of Skype to support Bluetooth makes this a non-starter for me personally. I never hold the iPhone up to my ear.

 

[Hack-My-i]

im happy with my plan only paying $63/ month with 450 anytime mins(w/ discount), unlimited Data, and i use SMS thru my data so i have the 200text just in case

 

[smileyboy]

That's interesting. No skype via Bluetooth.... Wonder why? I guess the sane reason no push notification.

 

[smileyboy]

loudrims_incl what app are you using for the text messgaes?

 

[whmurray]

That's interesting. No skype via Bluetooth.... Wonder why? I guess the sane reason no push notification.

I have e-mailed them about it. Seems it is not even on their list.

 

[Hack-My-i]

loudrims_incl what app are you using for the text messgaes?

beejive IM ($9.99)

i use it for SMS, yahoo IM, Facebook IM, Myspace IM, MSN Live, and AIM. Best $10 i ever spent on an app period!

 

[ghostface147]

I switched to the new unlimited plan. I use my phone heavily and ran out of my rollover minutes, but it is what it is. I only use about 600 megs a month in data, so their 5 gig softcap will never affect me. Now bring on those tiered data plans..........

 

[smileyboy]

I hate talking on the phone. I'm all about the interwebs and gaming. Can I have better min plans????

 

[Hack-My-i]

i use my Data more then anything, mainly because thats how i send sms...i use about 1gb a month

 

[smileyboy]

I know this isn't the fourm for this but do any of the text apps let u use your own phone number? I think it would be confusing for people to have to switch numbers.

 

[Hack-My-i]

I know this isn't the fourm for this but do any of the text apps let u use your own phone number? I think it would be confusing for people to have to switch numbers.

that is actually a GREAT idea!! u should develop that app for us lol

 

[smileyboy]

Thanks!!!

 

[vanityeverlastingbonet]

So eventho I have the 900 anytime minute plan w/unlimited text and the data crap I would not be saving crap really. So this new plan sucks arse

 

[BLiNK]

So eventho I have the 900 anytime minute plan w/unlimited text and the data crap I would not be saving crap really. So this new plan sucks arse

silly person. these plans weren't designed to help the consumer