Verizon to Move to Tiered Data Access in Summer
Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo has confirmed to investors attending the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom conference on Tuesday that Verizon will be eliminating its current unlimited access data plan centered on iPhone sales to an as yet undetermined tiered data access model based on either speed or usage, with the carrier still working […]
AT&T Forcing New Plans for 4G Devices, No Grandfathered Data Plans Allowed (Updated)
Ahead of the launch of the HTC Inspire 4G this weekend, an internal memo has leaked confirming new details on the data plans for 4G devices going forward. First, the plans will mirror the current DataPlus and DataPro plans with the most recent modifications for Mobile Hotspot, but anyone wishing to upgrade to a 4G […]
New T-Mobile Data Plans Now Launching on November 14th
Following T-Mobile’s announcement of new data plans as well as the subsequent delay of two options, new information has surfaced confirming the new launch date for the 200MB and $29.99 unlimited data option for November 14th. The previous data plans were originally slated to launch with the new Android smartphone lineup yesterday, but were internally […]
T-Mobile Announces New Data Plans and Tethering Plan
Following up, T-Mobile has announced its new lineup of two data plans and tethering support on select devices. The two new add-ons offer 200MB per month for $10 per month with a new contract, or $14.99 per month on prepaid/FlexPay/Even More Plus service plans. The new unlimited plan will cost $29.99 per month while the […]
Verizon Wireless CEO Confirms Tiered Data in 4-6 Months
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Verizon Wireless CEO Ivan Seidenberg has elaborated on previous statements made by the carrier in the last few months to introduce a tiered data offering in the wake of the forthcoming LTE network launch slated for later this year in 30 markets. Seidenberg confirmed that Verizon would indeed introduce […]
Helio Lowers Price for Unlimited Everything
Helio is attracting customers today with the introduction of their new top tier plan: $99.99 for unlimited voice minutes, data and SMS text messaging along with other phone dependent capable services. This plan was previously priced at $145. It is not clear if this is a limited time offer, or a permanent plan change. The […]