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iPad Bait and Switch — No More Unlimited Data Plan

Posted by kdawson on from the nice-while-it-lasted dept.

_KiTA_ writes "AT&T announced today that the iPhone will gain tethering, finally, at an extra $20 a month, but only for people on a new 2GB a month plan. They also quietly announced at the same time the real news — that the $30 Unlimited Data plan on the iPad 3G will be axed in lieu of the same data plan. Yes, this would be the same 'revolutionary data plan' that Steve Jobs was so proud of during the iPad unveiling — it lasted just a month after the 3G model was delayed to May 7. People feeling vibes of previous Apple iDevice releases are not alone. Existing accounts will be allowed to grandfather in, although Apple has removed the ability to purchase the iPad from the online store at this time, and AT&T has a history of changing its plans without warning. Finally, there is no word on what happens if you ever let your Unlimited plan lapse for a month at this time."

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  1. And the justification starts... by calderra · · Score: 4, Funny

    This isn't bait and switch- this is clearly STEVE JOBS' ORIGINAL VISION! Only now has technology caught up to his masterful insight, such that the product and the plans he always envisioned can be offered together!

    1. Re:And the justification starts... by The+MAZZTer · · Score: 5, Funny

      Man I need to get some sleep, for a moment I swore you were talking about George Lucas.

  2. Still Unlimited! by clinko · · Score: 5, Funny

    2gigs times 0k/sec

    At this rate we all have an unlimited plan!

  3. Doesn't anyone remember their slogan? by wandazulu · · Score: 5, Funny

    "We're not happy until you are not happy"

  4. Re:Apple versus Microsoft by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Please inform Supreme Commander Jobs that we have found another human immune to the Reality Distortion Field. He will be dealt with the usual way.

  5. Re:Not Just The iPad/iPhone - It's All Smartphones by Noone+Thirty · · Score: 5, Funny

    Noone can deliver.

    I know what the ladies like.

  6. Re:Hmmm by ArsonSmith · · Score: 2, Funny

    I haven't found a wireless router with a 56.6k modem on it yet. I live in the US you upitty high speed internet user!! (or insensitive clod)

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  7. Has to be said ... by cyberElvis · · Score: 2, Funny

    I for one welcome our new byte counting overlords!

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  8. Relevant quote by Solandri · · Score: 2, Funny

    AT&T: I have altered the deal. Pray I do not alter it any further.