ATT 4 LINES UNLIMITED DATA WITH 15GB HOTSPOT 480P
AT&T lifts video cap and raises hotspot dataĪT&T is also lifting the video-resolution cap on the Unlimited Elite plan, allowing 4K streaming instead of limiting videos to 480p ("DVD quality") or regular HD. Imposing different levels of data slowdowns is one of the methods AT&T and other carriers use to create product differentiation among plans that all nominally offer "unlimited" data but cost different amounts.ĭata service may still be fast enough to be usable when the limits are in place, but AT&T does not say what speeds customers should expect during slowdowns. Verizon advertises entry-level unlimited plans that can be slowed down at any time and three pricier plans that come with 50GB of "premium" data before potential slowdowns.ĪT&T ending its data slowdowns entirely when customers pay more demonstrates, if it wasn't obvious already, that the limits aren't necessary for network-management purposes.
T-Mobile still imposes thresholds of 50GB and 100GB before slowdowns on other plans. AdvertisementĪT&T is following in the footsteps of T-Mobile, which ended data slowdowns on its "Magenta Max" plan in February. There was no announced change for the other two plans, so Unlimited Extra users will continue to face potential slowdowns after 50GB each month, while Unlimited Starter users will continue to face potential slowdowns at any time regardless of usage. With yesterday's newly announced upgrade, customers on Unlimited Elite should never be prioritized behind other AT&T users, even if they go way past the soon-to-be-lifted 100GB threshold. Essentially, Unlimited Starter users get prioritized behind everyone else when they're connecting in congested network locations, even if they haven't used any data that month. Unlimited Starter simply carries the caveat that "AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy" regardless of how much data a customer has used. In a press release that says customers will soon be able to "stay in the fast lane with unlimited high-speed data," AT&T said that purchasers of the priciest plan "will now enjoy AT&T's high-speed data regardless of how much data they've used." AT&T said it will "start rolling out this enhancement this week and Elite customers everywhere will soon receive a text notifying them when the benefit has been added." While the change will be made with no extra fees for people who already buy the most expensive plan, other people will have to pay more to get onto the only plan with AT&T's new "fast lane" perk.Īs the change hasn't yet taken effect, AT&T's website still says that Unlimited Elite comes with "100GB of premium data" and that "after 100GB, AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy." The Unlimited Extra plan comes with 50GB of premium data, while Unlimited Starter doesn't guarantee any amount of premium data. None of those plans come with unlimited data of the high-speed variety, but that will change this week. The Unlimited Elite plan's advertised price is $85 per month for one line, while AT&T's "Unlimited Extra" plan is $75, and the "Unlimited Starter" plan is $65. AT&T will continue to sell two other "unlimited" plans that can be put into a slow lane.ĪT&T advertises three "unlimited" plans, each with different limits. On Monday, AT&T announced the end of data slowdowns for smartphone users who purchase "unlimited" data-but the perk is only for customers who buy AT&T's most expensive mobile plan. While it might not last as long as some might like or offer enough data to completely replace a landline, it's an acknowledgment that internet access will likely be under significant strain as the coronavirus pandemic continues and more people stay at home.Getty Images | Ronald Martinez reader comments 83 with This measure is a logical extension of AT&T's existing efforts, such as lifting caps for landline broadband. That's still not enough data to completely rely on your phone's connection if you're used to landline data allotments, but it could be helpful if your wired service goes down or becomes oversaturated.Īt the same time, AT&T will provide more contact-free delivery options that include curbside pickup (if there's an AT&T store still open near you) and doorstep delivery with virtual setup if you need help. If you have the Unlimited Extra plan, for instance, that will effectively double the amount of data you get. Between April 2nd and May 13t, it's adding an extra 15GB of mobile hotspot data to every line on unlimited plans that have a monthly tethering allowance. AT&T is still expanding its offerings to keep people online during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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