What AT&T’s Limited Data Plans Mean for You

June 4th, 2010 admin

AT&T’s all-you-can-eat data plan died Wednesday, and plenty of wireless customers mourned over their loss. But is it really a big deal? It depends on the type of data consumer you are. The new tiered pricing structure gives AT&T customers the following options: 200 MB for $15 per month. If you exceed the limit, AT&T will charge $15 extra in units of 200 MB. 2 GB for $25 per month. If you surpass this limit, you…


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