If you're planning a trip abroad but can't be without your smartphone (who could be, really?), purchasing an international data plan (among other ways to prepare) is a good idea. But, make sure you read the fine print before signing up. A friend recently shared her story — don't let this happen to you!
Find out what happened after the break.
AT&T changed its data plans over the Summer, and now Verizon confirms it's going to offer tiered data plans on its 3G-enabled smartphones, though some speculate that future customers on Verizon's 4G network will be able to enjoy unlimited rate plans.
Verizon's CEO says that he doesn't agree with AT&T's data rate plans, so Verizon's will likely differ, however, he didn't elaborate on any potential pricing plans. This certainly isn't a surprise, given the rate at which Verizon's popularity (helped by Android's popularity) is growing — plus the Summer study that found Verizon's customers use more data than AT&T's. The new 3G data plans are expected to be rolled out in the next four to six months.
