Appleinfo: Re: [apple-iphone] AT&T announces simplified shared bucket data plans for late August

I think Verizon is forcing a plan change if you upgrade to 4G? But AT&T is not?

Sent from my AT&T wireless device!

On Jul 19, 2012, at 1:52 PM, Alice <whiterabbit32@gmail.com> wrote:

> If your contract hasn't run out when you get the new iPhone, why would AT&T not allow you to keep your current plan?
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> "While there are millions of people who are tied in to Apple's ecosystem, there aren't as many people who are as committed to Google, despite the proliferation of Android devices."
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> On Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 6:36 AM, Bill Sardone wrote:
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>> If I read this right, they will allow you to keep your existing plans when new phone comes out?
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>> Thanks
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>> Bill
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>> Sounds expensive to me. I'll be switching to Sprint when the new iPhone comes out.
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>> "While there are millions of people who are tied in to Apple's ecosystem, there aren't as many people who are as committed to Google, despite the proliferation of Android devices."
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>> On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 8:18 AM, Bill Boulware wrote:
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>>> I don't know about the rest of you but I think my current plan is much
>>> more affordable as it is on VZW
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>>> Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: AT&T announces
>>> simplified shared bucket data plans for late August via 9to5Mac by
>>> Seth Weintraub on 7/18/12
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>>>
>>> AT&T today announced its shared data plans for smartphone, tablet
>>> (phablet?), and Mac/PC users. Current and new customers will be able
>>> to choose plans for all of their devices with one with a fairly simple
>>> matrix. Current customers will not be forced into these plans (ahem
>>> Verizon!), but many with multiple devices/family members might jump at
>>> the opportunity.
>>>
>>> Bucket plans start at $45 a month (but drop to $30 a month at higher
>>> data tiers) + $40 for 1GB of data. Tablets like the iPad will cost $10
>>> a month to add to a smartphone plan. PCs and Macs will be an
>>> additional
>>> $20 each via LaptopConnect cards, MiFi, or built-in modems. Adding an
>>> extra smartphone with unlimited talk and text will be $30 a month.
>>>
>>> Interestingly, MiFis are grouped with PCs, so that might be better
>>> than getting a separate tablet and PC charge, but it also is another
>>> device to carry/charge. Moreover, the extra hop often slows down the
>>> speed of the network.
>>>
>>> Below is the cost matrix:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Let's say you have an iPhone and an iPad that you want to put on
>>> AT&T's network with 10GB of data per month. It would be $120+$30 for
>>> the iPhone and an additional $10/month for the iPad. That is $160 a month.
>>> Adding a Mac data card would bring the total to $180 a month.
>>>
>>> This shared bucket plan will particularly appeal to folks with lots of
>>> devices/family members and probably most of all businesses that want
>>> simplified billing and bucket data. Whether customers use the bucket
>>> for a bunch of co-workers or one businessperson with like three biz
>>> devices, billing will be simplified for IT.
>>>
>>> "We offer customers a broad choice and the best lineup of plans, now
>>> enhanced by Mobile Share," said AT&T Chief Marketing Officer David
>>> Christopher. "With these new plans, the more you share, the more you
>>> save. They will be a good fit for a variety of new and existing
>>> customers. However, if customers want to stay on their current plan or
>>> choose from our existing plans, they can do that, too. It is their
>>> choice.
>>>
>>> "Today we think of people's smartphones and tablets sharing a bucket
>>> of data. But in the future we'll see health care monitors, connected
>>> cars, security systems and other devices in the home all connected to
>>> the mobile Internet," said Christopher. "Our Mobile Share plans are
>>> simple, easy and a great value for individuals or families with
>>> multiple mobile Internet devices."
>>>
>>> You need to activate a smartphone with these plans. You cannot go data
>>> only. I would have liked a data-only share plan where I could just buy
>>> data for a few iPads and Macs to share.
>>>
>>> The full release follows:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> AT&T GIVES CUSTOMERS MORE CHOICE WITH NEW
>>>
>>> SHARED WIRELESS DATA PLANS
>>>
>>>
>>> New Mobile Share Plans Allow Customers to Easily Share Data Across
>>>
>>> Smartphones, Tablets and Other Devices
>>>
>>>
>>> New and Current Customers Not Required To Choose or Switch to Shared
>>> Plans
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> DALLAS, JULY 18, 2012 — AT&T* customers will soon have more options in
>>> choosing the plan that's right for them and their mobile devices. With
>>> new AT&T Mobile Share plans, available in late August, new and
>>> existing customers can share a single bucket of data
>>> acrosssmartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices, plus get
>>> unlimited talk and text. AT&T Mobile Share plans make it easy for
>>> customers to manage their data, voice minutes and texting, without
>>> needing to keep track of multiple plans.
>>>
>>> Customers can select one of the new shared data plans or choose one of
>>> AT&T's existing individual or family plans. Current customers are not
>>> required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a
>>> contract extension. There are no changes to AT&T's device upgrade
>>> policy, which means customers eligible to upgrade to AT&T's best
>>> device price are not required to switch plans. The new plans will also
>>> be available for business customers.
>>>
>>> With AT&T Mobile Share plans, customers start by choosing how much
>>> data they want each month, then choose up to 10 devices to attach to
>>> their shared plan, one of which must be a smartphone. Each plan
>>> includes tethering and unlimited domestic calls and texts for
>>> smartphones and basic or quick messaging phones. The larger the data
>>> bucket you choose, the less you pay per gigabyte and the less you pay
>>> for each smartphone added to the shared plan.
>>> First, choose your monthly data amount.
>>> Per Month
>>> Mobile Share with Unlimited Talk & Text
>>> 1 GB
>>>
>>> $40
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $45
>>>
>>> 4 GB
>>>
>>> $70
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $40
>>>
>>> 6 GB
>>>
>>> $90
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $35
>>>
>>> 10 GB
>>>
>>> $120
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $30
>>>
>>> 15 GB
>>>
>>> $160
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $30
>>>
>>> 20 GB
>>>
>>> $200
>>>
>>> +
>>>
>>> $30
>>> Each Smartphone
>>> Additional data: $15 per GB
>>> Next, add more devices to your plan.
>>> Basic and quick messaging phones
>>>
>>> Laptops, LaptopConnect cards, and netbooks
>>>
>>> Tablets and gaming devices
>>>
>>> $30 each per month
>>>
>>> $20 each per month
>>>
>>> $10 each per month
>>>
>>> AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to essentially build a plan to fit
>>> their devices and usage. Customers who are more data-centric can
>>> choose a larger data bucket. Customers who typically use more voice
>>> than data can add multiple smartphones and basic phones and opt for a
>>> smaller data bucket.
>>>
>>> "We offer customers a broad choice and the best lineup of plans, now
>>> enhanced by Mobile Share," said David Christopher, chief marketing
>>> officer, AT&T Mobility. "With these new plans, the more you share, the
>>> more you save. They'll be a good fit for a variety of new and existing
>>> customers. But if customers want to stay on their current plan or
>>> choose from our existing plans, they can do that, too. It's their
>>> choice.
>>>
>>> "Today we think of people's smartphones and tablets sharing a bucket
>>> of data. But in the future we'll see health care monitors, connected
>>> cars, security systems and other devices in the home all connected to
>>> the mobile Internet," said Christopher. "Our Mobile Share plans are
>>> simple, easy and a great value for individuals or families with
>>> multiple mobile Internet devices."
>>>
>>> Mobile Share plans give customers more control over how, where and on
>>> what device they use data — which has become more important as people
>>> use more data devices. You can choose to use more of your data bucket
>>> on your tablet, for example, or tap into your databucket only when
>>> needed for devices you use occassionally. And by consolidating data
>>> plans, you can take advantage of any data you currently have unused
>>> each month by efficiently sharing it across devices.
>>>
>>> "The 'more you share, the more you save' concept is one that will
>>> resonate well with customers because of the value provided through the
>>> Mobile Share data plans themselves and in smartphone connection fees,"
>>> said Roger Entner, Founder and Lead Analyst of Recon Analytics. "AT&T
>>> also is providing its customers with flexibility and choice by keeping
>>> its existing data plans and not requiring customers to move to Mobile
>>> Share unless they want to. It's a win-win for both AT&T and its
>>> customers."
>>>
>>> To help customers track their data usage, AT&T keeps users informed
>>> with courtesy alerts as they near their data allowance for the month.
>>> Also, customers can check their usage at anytime online, through the
>>> myAT&T mobile app, or by calling *DATA# from their mobile phone.
>>>
>>> Each data plan also includes access to more than 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot
>>> Spots — the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** among wireless carriers —
>>> at no additional charge. Wi-Fi usage at public hotspots, home or
>>> office does not count toward the monthly wireless data plan usage.
>>>
>>> Customers can learn more about the new plans and determine which plan
>>> is best for them at www.att.com/mobileshare.
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