AT&T Brings Convenience Of Postpaid Plans To Tablet Users
March 6, 2011
AT&T has announced new postpaid plans for tablet users. Customers now have a choice between the company’s existing prepaid billing options or the new postpaid plan. Plus, for a limited time, customers who activate a new postpaid $25/2 GB plan will receive the first month free.
As an added convenience, these charges are added to the monthly wireless bill, and not charged automatically to a credit card. The postpaid plans are automatically renewed every 30 days, unless you cancel service prior to the start of the 30 day renewal.
The only cost difference between the two plans is what AT&T charges for overages. Postpaid plans run $10 per 1 GB of coverage, while prepaid plans are limited to 2 GB for $25. Therefore heavy users will save a little money using the postpaid plan.
Postpaid plans are priced as follows: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan who exceed their monthly data allotment will be charged $10 per 1 GB of overage. Charges will appear on customers' monthly wireless statements.
Prepaid plans are priced as follows: $14.99 for 250 MB or $25 for 2 GB. Customers on the 2 GB plan who exceed their monthly data allotment may choose to purchase an additional 2 GB for $25. Charges will appear on customers' credit card statements.
According to David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets:
"Tablets offer the convenience of mobile broadband virtually anywhere and our new billing options give customers the flexibility to choose how they prefer to be billed."The new postpaid billing option is available across AT&T retail locations, as well as att.com, Best Buy, Fry's, select Nexcom locations, and Walmart stores nationwide. Both plans are month-to-month and do not require a contract, nor will AT&T charge termination fees. Keep in mind unused data does not rollover using either plan. What do you think? Are these postpaid plans worth it? Leave your comments below.
