AT&T announced new data plans for smartphones and tablets today that will take effect starting Jan. 22. As always when it comes to change, there's good news and bad news. Each plan costs about $5 more than the previous plans (that's the bad news), but the good news is that you'll get 100MB more data on the Plus plan and 1GB more data on the Pro plans than you were getting before. Current Read more

In the latest chapter of the wireless data price wars, T-Mobile announced today value plans intended to make smartphone and tablet data plans affordable. While Verizon recently announced tiered data plans, T-Mobile now offers its solution for affordable mobile data use. Set to take effect July 24, the data value plans are available for new and existing customers for single and family lines when Read more

We knew this day was coming — the end of Verizon unlimited data plans. Verizon confirmed it will switch to a tiered data pricing model for new customers beginning Thursday, July 7. A Verizon spokesperson dishes on the details saying: ". . . new smartphone customers will choose from one of three options: $30 for 2 GB, $50 for 5 GB or $80 for 10 GB. There will be an overage charge of $10 per Read more

Just ahead of tomorrow's Verizon iPhone launch, the company announced its pricing options for service plans. A basic voice plan including 450 minutes per month will cost $40; a voice and text plan (including unlimited text messages) will cost $60. The previously announced unlimited data plan will run customers $30 per month, and, as expected, there will be an optional $20 mobile hotspot Read more

Verizon held off on announcing its data plan pricing for its new iPhone 4 during this month's press event, which brought up some cost concerns. However, the company has confirmed that it will be offering an unlimited data package for just $30 a month. With AT&T's recent restructuring of its data plans last year, this news may give Verizon a leg up by enticing new subscribers to head on over Read more

On the heels of massive smartphone adoption and changing data plans, a new billing concept has emerged: every app has its own data plan. In theory, it wouldn't be an awful idea, since users who spend hours watching YouTube videos or other data-hogging apps would pay more than those who don't spend hours using apps. And the strategy also employs the designation of "preferred apps" that would run Read more

International travel just got easier: AT&T recently announced affordable pay-as-you-go data plans for you to order up before you take off. Starting at $25 for 20MB and 200MB for $200, the DataConnect Pass Global gets you online in over 100 countries for 30 straight days. Perfect for those trips abroad where you just don't want to lose touch, you can choose when your pass begins, buy when you Read more

AT&T and Verizon have been playing nice in the media lately, but the two companies agree on one thing — tiered data plans. Earlier this year, AT&T initiated a new data plan structure, paving the way for other networks to follow suit. Verizon announced recently that it would be flipping the switch on tiered data plans, and according to a tip, those plans will roll out next Read more

AT&T and Verizon have already switched to tiered data plans to keep costs down, but T-Mobile has been steadfast in keeping its "unlimited" data plans available for all smartphone owners. However, the tide may be changing, as it has been revealed that T-Mobile plans on reducing (or "throttling") download speeds when customers' data usage hits 5GB in a single billing cycle. T-Mobile's data Read more

The day has finally arrived! We've been waiting anxiously for the newly updated Netflix App (free) for iPhone and iPod Touch, and it has finally hit the App Store this morning. The new app allows you to connect your Netflix subscription (starting at $9 a month) to your device, watch movies and TV shows instantly, add and remove titles from your instant queue, and stream flicks over WiFi or 3G. Read more