Actually, the $30 unlimited data plan for the iPad really is unlimited. http://www.gearlog.com/2010/04/att_ipad_3g_is_truly_unlimited.php
Can't find the original source, but you can Google it. Bryan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Wanger" <lsw...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 5:15 PM Subject: RE: considering an iPad but have questions > 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. 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