This might not be true. Read more at http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/04/07/att-unlimited-ipad-3g-data-literally-means-unlimited/ On Apr 7, 2010, at 5:15 PM, Larry Wanger wrote:
> It is 5G. They are not offering a true unlimited data plan. But, I'd be > surprised if I consume anything close to 5GB of data per month. I might > because I download several video podcasts but even then I highly doubt it. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Maxwell Ivey Jr. > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 2:10 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: considering an iPad but have questions > > out of curiousity is that unlimited or the new standard 5 gb a month? > thanks, Max > On Apr 7, 2010, at 4:04 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> The data plans for the iPad are pay as you go. There is no >> contract. You can get the $15 250MB plan as well as the $30 >> umlimited plan. >> >> hth >> On Apr 7, 2010, at 4:52 PM, Larry Wanger wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> So, I think I'm going to get an iPad but have data related >>> questions. While >>> wifi is probably a good option, the fact is that free and reliable >>> wifi is >>> not as available as we might hope. I often find myself on the >>> train, a bus, >>> waiting at a business, Etc. where wifi is not available. Both the >>> iPhone and >>> iPad are very data centric devices and most of the apps I use >>> require an >>> Internet connection. Therefore, I can easily see situations where >>> the lack >>> of Internet access is going to be a problem. Yet, I absolutely hate >>> the idea >>> of paying for a data plan with AT&T when I'm already doing so with >>> the >>> iPhone. My iPhone is not jail broken so tethering really isn't a >>> good option >>> for me. >>> >>> I've looked at purchasing a mifi from Verizon as another option. >>> The cost is >>> $50 after a rebate and either $40 or $60 per month on a 2 year >>> agreement >>> depending on the data plan I want. I'm finding that I'm very mobile >>> and not >>> at home much of the time now days and am considering canceling or >>> sharply >>> cutting back on my broadband costs there so that would offset the >>> cost of >>> the access through a mifi. >>> >>> For those who don't know, the mifi is a device a bit larger than a >>> credit >>> card that provides Internet access via the Verizon 3G network. >>> >>> Ultimately, there is a question here which relates to the >>> requirement of >>> having a data plan on the iPhone. Is a data plan required? Does >>> AT&T offer a >>> limited data plan at a lower cost or is the $30 unlimited plan my >>> only >>> choice. I really don't want to pay for multiple data plans if I can >>> get out >>> of it. >>> >>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >>> . >>> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en >>> . >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com >> . >> For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en >> . >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
