AT&T international data plans for iPad come at a hefty price

Thursday, May 27, 2010


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Yesterday AT&T released roaming data plans for the iPad 3G and they do not come cheap. Pricing starts at $25 per month for 20 megabytes and goes as high as $200 for 200 megabytes. Unlike the normal data plans, these international plans do not auto-renew on a month to month basis. Here’s the full breakdown:
  • $24.99/month: 20 MB data
  • $59.99/month: 50 MB data
  • $119.99/month: 100 MB data
  • $199.99/month: 200 MB data
These plans work in over 90 countries and can be accessed directly from your iPad 3G’s cellular data settings. You do have the option to select a start date and AT&T encourages travelers to set this up prior to leaving the country.
What are your thoughts on the above prices? Too much to be paying for data in this day and age? And with the iPad 3G being unlocked and GSM, could pay-as-you-go MicroSIM plans picked up when you visit be a far cheaper alternative (if they become available). Sound off in the comments!

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