Alltel/AT&T divested markets

[Angga Andrio P]

I have a clear path of direction. First week of Sept. when my last phone under contract is done with its contract, Im headed anywhere but AT&T. Cutting out unlimited data was the last straw. Heck, I may drive to northern ID just to sign up with Alltel/ATN. Probably not, but with my only other choice being VZW, I may look at one of the MVNOs (Page Plus, Straight Talk).

[Angel W]

I already got my Northern ID account ready and waiting. Im not a fan of att either but there isn't much of a choice for you. Stay right where your at, nothing will change for a few years.

[byrd_legs]

Did you check to see how much data you actually use? Only like 2% of all AT&T users use more than the 2gb cap they are going to and something like 75% are under the $15 cap. I guess if saving money is something you hate so be it. Also, if you are one of the two percent who do use over 2gb you can keep the current unlimited plan, the aren't forcing anyone to switch over.

[Dianne A]

That's not exactly true. No new customers will be able to get the unlimited plan anymore. It's only the existing customers that were grandfathered in.

[Ihkljhkjh]

I havent used more than 2gb since going to a Blackberry, but I did when I had a Windows Mobile phone. I occasionally tether when out of town, and will lose that ability with AT&T. And its assured that we will have to switch over to an AT&T plan and be forced into a GSM/UTMS handset at some point. By going with a discount carrier, I can save enough on two lines to get a data card and it will still be cheaper that my plan equivalent with AT&T.