unlimited internet access cellphone plans

[darxus]

I went through and figured out the minimum monthly cost for minimal voice plus unlimited internet access (unlimited data, without tethering*) on a PDA phone for each of the four major providers (without tethering / laptop connection). It was kind of painful, so I'll share:

T-Mobile
$29.99 voice (300 minutes)
$19.99 unlimited data: T-Mobile Internet for Smartphones
$50/mo

Sprint
39.99 voice (200 minutes) Sprint Basic Plan
14.99 unlimited data: Sprint® Power VisionSM Access Pack
$55/mo

AT&T/Cingular
39.99 voice (450 minutes)
44.99 unlimited data: PDA Personal Max
$95/mo

Verizon
$79.99 voice (450 minutes) + data: PDA/Smartphone America's Choice® Email
I wouldn't touch this for reasons other than pricing: "If more than 5 GB/line/month are used, we presume use is for non-permitted uses and reserve the right to terminate service immediately." - http://b2b.vzw.com/productsservices/wirelessinternet/broadbandaccessconnect.html
More importantly: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/07/verizon_unlimited.html

Tethering means using your phone for laptop internet access.

Comments

[lightfixer.livejournal.com]

59.99 AT&T iPhone is unlimited.

[beowabbit]

I use AT&T/Cingular, and it’s even worse than that for me, because they charge more for tethering. But I get good coverage around the Boston area and I’m really dependent on it. It’s nice to be able to check LJ on the train.