U.S. Cellular now offering up unlimited 4G LTE data plan for the ‘holiday season’

by Sean Stewart on Nov 19th 2012, 8:38pm
tagged LTE, U.S. Cellular, unlimited data

In a move similar to T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular announced today that they will offer a truly unlimited data plan. We’re not just talking any old data either. We’re talking unlimited LTE data, and for a wallet-friendly $40 a month. What’s more, you can even add a tethering plan for only $20 a month. Given those prices and speeds, you could essentially have a home phone using your mobile device, a mobile device obviously for your cell phone, and home internet using the tethering option all for $60 a month.

U.S. Cellular says that this deal is for a limited time, for the ‘holiday season’, and to sweeten the pot they’re offering up $100 discounts on some of their more popular LTE devices including the Galaxy S III. Like other carriers, U.S. Cellular’s LTE coverage is a bit spotty, but they claim that 58% of its customers will be covered by LTE by year’s end. They’re obviously aiming to grow their base in this move while also looking to retain more customers. What are your thoughts? Will this sway you to jump ship from your carrier, or convince you to stay if you’re currently with U.S. Cellular? Let us know. Hit the break for the full presser. » Read the rest

T-Mobile Unveils Truly Unlimited 4G Data Plans

by Roy Alugbue on Aug 22nd 2012, 9:00am
tagged 42 Mbps HSPA+, 4G HSPA+, T-Mobile, T-Mobile Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data, unlimited data

You remember how we told you T-Mobile has secret plans of an unlimited 4G data plan in the works? Well T-Mobile couldn’t contain itself any more and spilled the beans on its truly Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data Plan. The real caveat is starting September 5th, T-Mobile customers will have the option of signing up for unlimited with no data, no caps and no throttling with T-Mobile’s blazing fast 4G HSPA+ network.

The price isn’t too shabby either as the data plan will cost $20 per month when added to a Value voice and text plan or $30 per month when added to a Classic voice and text plan. If you’re confused between the plans, here’s a quick rundown of the difference: a single line Value plan with unlimited talk and text combined with unlimited nationwide 4G data will cost $69.99. Conversely, a single line Classic plan with unlimited talk, unlimited text and unlimited nationwide 4G data will cost $89.99. So all in all, this means you won’t need to worry about streaming all those Arrested Development episodes or music on Spotify.

The new data plan should definitely excite more than a few customers. Once you get past the initial rush and excitement of T-Mobile’s announcement, hit the break to see the details of the new plan.

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Sprint is staying with unlimited plans and will launch LTE network in early 2012

by Robert Nazarian on Sep 27th 2011, 1:59pm
tagged 4G, data, LTE, Sprint, tiered, Tiered Data, unlimited, unlimited data

Everyone is wondering when Sprint is going to drop their unlimited data plans, but don’t look for any changes now. Sprint Chief Technology Officer Stephen Bye says there are no plans to change anything.

“There’s clearly a cost to support unlimited,” Bye said, but added that not every unlimited subscriber is a high data user and billing is simpler and more efficient without tiers.

In other positive news, Sprint plans on launching its LTE network in early 2012. They are already installing LTE equipment and field testing in select areas. They hope to launch commercial service by the end of the 1st quarter, but hopeful the target could move up.

This project is expected to cost $4 billion to $5 billion over the next three to five years, but over a seven-year period they will save between $10 billion and $11 billion.

If Sprint can keep unlimited going along with LTE, things could get very interesting.

[via cnet / cnet]

Verizon Wireless tiered data plans confirmed

by Robert Nazarian on Jun 23rd 2011, 6:12am
tagged data plans, tiered data plan, unlimited data, Verizon, verizon wireless

We reported on Tuesday that Verizon would be eliminating the unlimited data plan in favor of tiered pricing. You will see from the above image the pricing is now confirmed:

$30 for 2GB, $10 extra for every 1GB
$50 for 5GB, $10 extra for every 1GB
$80 for 10GB, $10 extra for every 1GB
Hotspot add on will be $20 for 2GB.

Pricing is for both 3G and 4G.

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Verizon HTC Thunderbolt getting unlimited LTE data plans

by Jesse Bauer on Mar 16th 2011, 4:41pm
tagged 4G, 4G LTE, 4gLte, data, data plan, data plans, DataPlan, DataPlans, LTE, MiFi, tether, tethering, unlimited, unlimited data, UnlimitedData, Verizon, verizon wireless, verizonwireless, vzw

If you’re going to be grabbing an HTC Thunderbolt tomorrow at Verizon, you’ll want to check out the unlimited data plan for a smooth $30 as well. This may only be here for a short time, because we know how most carriers, including Verizon really, feel about it (they want unlimited to die). So when you grab a Thunderbolt, grab the unlimited data plan, because it’ll turn your new device into the most powerful MiFi device you can get at a fraction of the tethering costs when compared to the data plans for the actual MiFi hotspot devices.

Just in case you start tethering 8 devices to it though, you may want to keep a few charging cables handy where ever you stop.

Click here to see the full Press release below.

Sprint’s CEO: “Customers Will Pay… For Simplicity”, No Tiered or Limited Data

by Michael Murphy on Dec 8th 2010, 9:38pm
tagged Dan Hesse, Sprint, Tiered Data, unlimited data

Sprint has really turned around in the three years since Dan Hesse took over as CEO. Focusing very heavily on improving customer service, Hesse is very concerned about the user experience. At Dive Into Mobile, Dan had the following to say:

“Customers will pay a premium for simplicity. Even if it’s not in their best economic interest, they will go with the unlimited plan. We were the first to come out with truly unlimited text, voice and data with the Simply Everything plan.”

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T-Mobile to introduce $14.99 tethering plan on November 3rd

by Tyler Cunningham on Oct 26th 2010, 12:48pm
tagged 3G, hspa, T-Mobile, tethering, unlimited data, wi fi

It would appear that T-Mobile is poised to begin offering a tethering plan starting on November 3rd for $14.99. The move would allow paying customers to use their device as a tethered modem or Wi-Fi hotspot, well, legally that is.

In order to use this service, customers will need a 3G or HSPA+ capable device, as well as an unlimited web plan of $19.95. Of course, users can always root their device and achieve tethering for free, but don’t tell T-Mobile I told you that.

Hit the jump to see the full announcement.

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Verizon begins offering 25MB and unlimited pre-paid data plans

by Tyler Cunningham on Sep 2nd 2010, 9:03pm
tagged pre-paid data, unlimited data, Verizon

Verizon announced today that they will begin offering unlimited and 25MB pre-paid plans, priced at $30 and $10, respectively. The overage charge on the 25MB plan will be $0.20, so users of this plan best be careful they stay within their bandwidth limits.

You can visit your local brick and mortar store today to purchase one of these plans, but they be available online until September 28th.

[via MobileCrunch]