Looks like AT&T will keep unlimited data for IP5 users

[PapaST]

It appears, those that are grandfathered in on AT&T's unlimited data can keep it going forward with the iPhone 5. But doesn't look that way for Verizon.

http://gizmodo.com/5942731/att-iphone-5-will-keep-grandfathered-unlimited-data-plans-verizon-says-no

 

[Sharunda]

NICE!

 

[kimo]

I agree NICE. I have been under the grandfather plan since version one. I think it is a bad choice on what Verizon is doing from a businesss stand point.

 

[Bennyboy]

I was promised nothing would change on my plan, that includes the unlimited data plan.

 

[ckpatel24]

thats huge! i love that because since the iPhone 5 is 4G/LTE and the speeds are much faster I personally know I will use much more data so having unlimited is crucial. good job ATT!

 

[Ohmster]

Is there a way of combining the unlimited plan with a shared/family one? We have two grandfathered unlimited, but need to have 3 kids on shared....

 

[nealh]

Keeping unlimited is nice but not if your throttle at 3 gb(like so many users complain). I never use a lot of data(max is 2gb in a month), so I have moved to mobile share plan to allow everyone to use the data. My son and wife only have 250mg.

 

[psylichon]

They raised the cap on "unlimited" plans to 5GB. Much more reasonable. But this is their attempt to distract us from the whole FaceTime/shared data debacle, and that's the one I'm really hoping they cave on eventually.

 

[Bennyboy]

They raised the cap on "unlimited" plans to 5GB. Much more reasonable. But this is their attempt to distract us from the whole FaceTime/shared data debacle, and that's the one I'm really hoping they cave on eventually.

Is that on LTE or 3G? The 5GB cap that is.

 

[psylichon]

Either. They don't make a distinction.

 

[lukasp13]

This is awesome, I was convinced that they would force us off of the unlimited plans with the switch to LTE. I was considering switching to Verizon but probably staying with AT&T now...

 

[treelessbark]

I also thought they would take me off unlimited. However I'm not sure how quickly I'll be able to get the new iPhone anywho, haha.

 

[ednygma]

They raised the cap on "unlimited" plans to 5GB. Much more reasonable. But this is their attempt to distract us from the whole FaceTime/shared data debacle, and that's the one I'm really hoping they cave on eventually.

I agree with you on that one. I am crossing my fingers, eyes and toes that they change their stance on that as well.

 

[Bennyboy]

Either. They don't make a distinction.

Oh that's awesome. I'm starting to like AT&T again. Slowly but surely.

No surely jokes please

 

[SunnySweet]

I have a dumb (I am sure) question ... If I order my new phone from Apple ... Do I still get to keep my grandfathered unlimited data with AT&T? I am pretty sure I ordered my 4S from Apple (and my 4) ... so it should be fine, right? Sharunda feel free to help me out here lol

 

[imutter]

SunnySweet how are ya?
yes you do with AT&T but not Verizon

 

[imutter]

Either. They don't make a distinction.

When did they do that ?

 

[imutter]

I wish we has some option with Hotspot/FT combined (I already pay for more data I do not use while tethering the iPad)
I am paying a few buck extra if I must but on needs to stay on unlimited!

 

[Sharunda]

SunnySweet There should be no problem to keep your unlimited data with AT&T just because you ordered your iPhone from Apple. That shouldn't make a difference at all. You might have to select a plan but you are grandfathered in so this should not matter either.

I would call Apple and ask them and if they know nothing about what choices will be on their site, call AT&T and find out for sure from them.

I remember when I got the 4S's there was a section on choosing a plan that was confusing but AT&T cleared it up and people who had Unlimited were able to keep Unlimited.

 

[kimo]

SunnySweet There should be no problem to keep your unlimited data with AT&T just because you ordered your iPhone from Apple. That shouldn't make a difference at all. You might have to select a plan but you are grandfathered in so this should not matter either.

I would call Apple and ask them and if they know nothing about what choices will be on their site, call AT&T and find out for sure from them.

I remember when I got the 4S's there was a section on choosing a plan that was confusing but AT&T cleared it up and people who had Unlimited were able to keep Unlimited.

I have also got my iPhone from Apple and never had an issue with buying there instead of at AT&T. In fact my last one (4S), I got from Best Buy.