AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

I remember Engadget mentioning the rumor but didn't see a follow up but
i just got word that for those it affects, starting 9/6 ATT is going to start requiring a data plan on all smart phone activations and upgrades
i don't know why a smartphone wouldn't have it anyway but starting tomorrow its required

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

Bad news for its AT&T customer.. hope this doesn't have the dominoes effect on the others.

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

i know tmobile already does it and i think verizon does but i don't know for sure. and seems like sprint is getting less cautious about the everything plans so they're basically doing it. kinda sad really

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

It was already typed up into there data policy since last month.

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

i didn't get any actual documentation til a few days ago is why i posted it and as far as in the policy, i don't usually read it unless i absolutely have to

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

I still have MEdia Net on my account instead of the stupid PDA data plan. I don't use much data (like 10-50mb/month) compared to some.

I hope they don't make it like the iPhone where their system can detect a PDA and automatically upgrade the data plan.

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

If they make you upgrade your plan during your two years shouldn't you have the option to drop their service? After all that's not what you signed up for.

Re: AT&T requires data plans starting 9/6
 

existing plans are being left alone (thankfully) but they'll try to catch you if you upgrade or are activating a new line