Seriously, what's it with US providers that they are so terrified of data downloads?
First no bluetooth tethering on the iPhone, now no music downloads on the G1 over 3G.
Here in Austria providers are pushing datacards like mad, even 3G-WiFi routers as a DSL replacement for homes (because data contracts are pretty much the only way to grow when everybody already has a phone contract). I think the cheapest contract right now is 16€/Month for 15GB data (3Data fair), or 9€ for 3GB. "3" also offers unlimited mobile TV-over-HSDPA with every contract, surely using a lot of bandwidth.
So, whats the problem in the US? The only thing I could find from AT&T is 60$ (+tax, I suppose) for 5Gb, hidden deep down on the website.
that seems to be the trend now here in the states with everything. as speeds get higher, they have started putting caps on downloads. the PR spin i keep seeing is that it is to stop piracy. because if you download that much, you are apparently stealing.....not buying from Netflix, iTunes, or Steam......but stealing. truly unlimited options are apparently on the way out, and i dont really know why to be completely honest.
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Seriously, what's it with US providers that they are so terrified of data downloads?
First no bluetooth tethering on the iPhone, now no music downloads on the G1 over 3G.
Here in Austria providers are pushing datacards like mad, even 3G-WiFi routers as a DSL replacement for homes (because data contracts are pretty much the only way to grow when everybody already has a phone contract). I think the cheapest contract right now is 16€/Month for 15GB data (3Data fair), or 9€ for 3GB. "3" also offers unlimited mobile TV-over-HSDPA with every contract, surely using a lot of bandwidth.
So, whats the problem in the US? The only thing I could find from AT&T is 60$ (+tax, I suppose) for 5Gb, hidden deep down on the website.
that seems to be the trend now here in the states with everything. as speeds get higher, they have started putting caps on downloads. the PR spin i keep seeing is that it is to stop piracy. because if you download that much, you are apparently stealing.....not buying from Netflix, iTunes, or Steam......but stealing. truly unlimited options are apparently on the way out, and i dont really know why to be completely honest.