http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
props for no contract i guess]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
VERIZON FUCKED THEMSELVES

Droid DOESNT]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Sounds like a tampon...]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
ya, i'm sure that Verizon really gives a crap about this device.]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Umm yeah you android fanboys and apple haters certainly do.

Thatls all you've been bitching about for years now...

Why is the iPhone only on AT&T. ITS NOT FAIR! WAH WAH WAH!.

BBRING IT TO VERIZON.

Well guess what? That's NOT happening. At least not right now.

SO FUCK VERIZON.]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
People don't want to use AT&T's shitty faux 3G network you moron. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
It's also a good argument for giving up cable TV.]]>Jan 27th 2010 5:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
What I don't get is that if it's a no-contract deal, why would you limit the device to AT&T? Why not just open up the device to a carrier of the user's choice? Not only would this provide a better experience, it would also allow the smaller carriers to compete for service. As it stands, AT&T has no reason to improve as they know people are forced to use them. This is something reminiscent of the bell put-up or shut-up days. Which is pretty interesting considering Apples was founded on going against 'big brother'. My number one pet-peeve of any company is devices being locked down and being forced to use what they deem appropriate. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 7:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Sprinkles give it a rest!

Oh, everyone - TheRogueFFAngel is known as Sprinkles, and he's a troll at joystiq who rants one sided fanboyism for the xbox and whatever other gadget he happens to have latched onto. He then gets banned and makes a new account. Don't let his inability to actually back anything up or make a valid point frustrate you too much. ]]>Jan 28th 2010 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Reasons to get and not get the ipad? http://bit.ly/the-ipad-debate-using-it]]>Apr 3rd 2010 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/I can never run on a limited data plan... I dont want to worry about data usage when i browse]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
there's no phone in it. Good luck calling any number, let alone 911.]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/hehe
can somebody sue them for this???]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Not if its in the contract you sign.

Unlimited Data Plan is the name and not the description. The contract is the real description. Blame lawyers if you don't like this.]]>Jan 27th 2010 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Horseshit, they describe it as unlimited as well.

Go defend the carriers somewhere else. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
5 gigs is more than enough though...

on my Nokia 5800 i use about 700MB per month, that includes constant email checking, casual (addictive engadget browsing) and watching some youtube videos..

it should serve you well, unless it is the only internet connection you have...

in that case you shouldn't buy an iPad and get a landline instead :)
I think the data plans were a more exciting announcement than the iPad.


My question now is though, are these prepaid plans exclusive to the iPad, or will other GoPhone users get to enjoy the wonders of unlimited data on their phones???]]>Jan 27th 2010 6:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
5GB is more than enough, until they call it unlimited.

If you can't understand that distinction, I really can't help you.

Also, this thing plays HD video from iTunes, those files will eat 5GB in a day or two. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 7:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/This. As if the network wasn't congested enough.
Also, I thought it was reported that it had no 3G? Too much excitement?]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
My iPhone is utter crap on AT&T. Their LA network is unreliable and spotty as hell. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Congrats, kwitcherbitchin.... In the past month my iphone has worked just fine in Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Asheville NC, Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis. Sorry ATT hasn't invested in bazillion towers to deal with topography issues in the LA basin. The vast majority of ATT customers have a perfectly good experience everyday. However, the media has seized on a few people who live with a hill between them and the closest tower, and it's suddenly fashionable to bash on ATT. I've been with ATT since their TDMA days, and haven't had problems. Move. I'd rather see ATT expand 3G coverage than try to fill the gaps in the canyons near you. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 10:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
Oh yeah, and all those hills and valleys are what causes the really poor service in Chicago, IL right? The flattest state around. Stop making excuses for a gigantic company who can pay marketing staff to do it. Their network is a damn mess and many of us iPhone users have problems...not just a few. ]]>Jan 28th 2010 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
If AT&T have trouble handling a ton of iPhone users on unlimited data then how are they ever going to handle iPad users who will use even more data?]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
I'd be tempted since I'm in wifi range 99% of the time. I'd only use 3G in a pinch. Since there's no contract I'd just buy it when I needed and cancel it after, kind of like buying intertube access on a plane.]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
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If used right, this "thing" would use more data than a phone.

And really....AT&T, they can't even support what they have now.]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/
It is not really so much money, just a couple of hours wages. Does it perhaps seem so much because with your language skills you can't hold down a decent job?]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/LOL 250mb PLAN
LOL LOL

Although, props for contract-free data plans]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/But, it's unlocked. That means it can go with t-mobile, hmmm. ]]>Jan 27th 2010 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/27/apple-ipad-3g-service-plans-on-atandt-30-for-unlimited-data/Jan 27th 2010 3:32PM