Comments on: Does Apple Have It In for AT&T?

By: Meet the iPad’s Micro SIM – GigaOM

Meet the iPad’s Micro SIM – GigaOM — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:01:17 +0000

[...] written about its influence on hardware, media, computing and even ergonomics. It has a new chip, a new contract-free pricing plan from AT&T and a new SIM in order to get onto the carrier network. Since I was curious about the new micro SIM [...]

By: T-Mo’s HSPA+ Upgrade to Hit the Coasts First – GigaOM

T-Mo’s HSPA+ Upgrade to Hit the Coasts First – GigaOM — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:10:30 +0000

[...] want a fast surfing experience on them (sorry iPad fans, no word yet on T-Mobile’s plans for Micro SIMs). He believes T-Mo’s network will provide a good experience for those who want voice and [...]

By: Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:43:36 +0000

First of all, it’s unlocked, and as such can run on other GSM-based networks,

Can you name one? It won't work on T-Mobile due to radio frequency differences.

By: AT&T: We Really Do Suck in SF & NYC – GigaOM

AT&T: We Really Do Suck in SF & NYC – GigaOM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:31:22 +0000

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By: What the iPad Tells Us About Mobile Broadband Pricing – GigaOM

What the iPad Tells Us About Mobile Broadband Pricing – GigaOM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:06:36 +0000

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By: Stacey Higginbotham

Stacey Higginbotham — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:57:10 +0000

for the month. but i agree that a non-expiring prepaid data plan could bring a lot of users on board.

By: AT&T’s Network Really Does Suck in SF and NYC – GigaOM

AT&T’s Network Really Does Suck in SF and NYC – GigaOM — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:33:52 +0000

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By: tom

tom — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:41:42 +0000

it is not real clear. is the 250 MB plan for a month or is it use it when you need it without losing it? if apple/AT&T sells the latter type of bundles it could be real interesting for people who only occasionally need data outside of wifi coverage.

By: macdad

macdad — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:33:41 +0000

At almost 200 MB for the Hope For Haiti Now album from iTunes, most of the 250 MB would be used immediately. Add to that the size of movies downloaded, and the $14.99 plan is useless for people who plan on using the iPad for what it is intended - a multimedia device.

It will take some convincing for me to buy this device since I already have a smart phone. The larger size would be nice for movies when commuting if someone else is doing the driving, and a dock with a physical keyboard might come close to being a replacement for a notebook computer for some people.

The main use for this might be as a replacement for those tons of textbooks which students have been using to damage their backs for years. Only time will tell.

By: Hester

Hester — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:37:01 +0000

They are kidding right. $30 ontop of your other costs for unlimited data. I went with Straight Talk Unlimited prepaid as I get Unlimited data, minutes and messages for $45 monthly.