Cell Phone Plans

"We can teach these barbarians a lesson in Western methods and efficiency that will put them to shame." – Col Nicholson, "The Bridge on the River Kwai," Columbia Pictures (1957)

Once upon a time there was a huge hue and cry over folks suffering from dropped mobile phone calls. You might remember those days like they were yesterday.

Actually, the mobile people don't care about your calls.

There's no money in that old-fashioned way of communicating. It takes so little bandwidth ($$$ to them), the meter dial hardly turns.

Okay, that's not quite true. One mobile phone isn't much; but globally, we've surpassed five billion phones connected worldwide, according to CCS Insight. CCS Insight's Ben Wood noted that's more than three times as many PCs and a helluva' lot more than tablets and ereaders.Read more

May 2011 - T-Mobile USA, Inc. just announced two new No Annual Contract, unlimited Monthly4G plans starting at $50 per month, bringing more choice and value to customers on America's Largest 4G Network™. The new plans make it easier than ever for customers to step up to a rich data experience across T-Mobile's entire portfolio of Android-powered, Windows Phone and BlackBerry smartphones without an annual contract.

"Consumers today want more value and simplicity in how they purchase wireless," said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. "And that's exactly what we're delivering with our new Monthly4G plans — providing customers with the nationwide network, great prices and a choice of any of our latest smartphones." Read more

June 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AT&T today introduced new wireless data plans that make it more affordable for more people to enjoy the benefits of the mobile Internet. Customers can pick the new data plan that best meets their needs – either a $15 per month entry plan or a $25 per month plan with 10 times more data. Current smartphone customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension.

"AT&T helps mobilize everything on the Internet – your favorite web sites, TV shows, music, games and social networks. Virtually everything previously done while sitting at a computer can now be done on the go," said Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "To give more people the opportunity to experience these benefits, we're breaking free from the traditional 'one-size-fits-all' pricing model and making the mobile Internet more affordable to a greater number of people."Read more

Group Messaging, Address Book and Video/Photo Sharing Tools Integrated Into Soon-to-Launch Devices Latest Quick Messaging Phones Include Full Keyboard Devices from Pantech and Samsung

March 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a growing number of consumers increasingly realize the benefits of mobile broadband and applications, AT&T is bringing smartphone-like experiences to a wider range of powerful yet affordable devices designed for the mass-market. AT&T* today announced a line-up of four new Quick Messaging Devices that will be among the first to offer a new suite of consumer data services that will significantly enhance messaging, video and photo sharing, and contacts management.

"Quick Messaging Devices are very important for us - it's a category that we defined for the industry and that we continue to lead in value, quality and innovation," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "Quick Messaging Devices are among our most popular and fastest-growing phones. They offer great value - and now will offer cutting-edge services that enhance the overall experience consumers have with these phones. "The evolution of the mobile phone experience - increasingly sophisticated hardware and software, including apps - has been advancing rapidly due to the proliferation of smartphones in recent years. At AT&T, we're ensuring a similar rich, ever-evolving experience exists for the sizeable number of our customers who use Quick Messaging Devices."Read more

New Nationwide Plan Options Include Unlimited Talk and Text to Pair with Robust Data Plans on the Latest 3G Phones

January 15, 2010 -- New monthly service plans from Verizon Wireless make connecting to the nation's most reliable wireless network easier than ever. Beginning Jan. 18, customers may sign up for a new Nationwide Unlimited Talk plan that allows customers to call anyone in the United States for $69.99 monthly access or a Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text plan to call and send text, picture and video messages to anyone in the country for $89.99 monthly access.

Nationwide Family SharePlans will also have new unlimited options. Nationwide Unlimited Talk Family SharePlans will be $119.99 monthly access while the Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text Family SharePlans will be $149.99 monthly access. All Family SharePlan pricing includes the first two lines of service. Standard text message rates will apply for customers on the Nationwide Unlimited Talk plans who do not sign up for a text messaging bundle.Read more