Comment Re:Fantastic news (Score 1) 983
Why would anyone sell, or for that matter buy, a smartphone without "unlimited" internet usage?
Because outside of Sprint 4G service (at least as far as I know) 5GB capped plans are all that there are in the US
True. Here in India the two iPhone providers (Vodafone and Airtel) do not have any unlimited data plans for iPhone. The rates range from $0.001/10kB to $0.006/50kB with a fixed free usage allowance of a few hundred MBs in data plans.
The only unlimited data plans that exist are for Blackberry phones. Another point to note here is, India does not have any 3G service provider except for the state run MTNL and BSNL. The bidding for 3G spectrum by private providers gets delayed by a few months every time due to "circumstances beyond the control" of the telecom ministry.
PS: I checked the rates while converting from INR 5paise and 30paise respectively to USD. yes, I am aware of verizon math... $0.002 and 0.002c
PPS: I was tempted to provide a comparison with Indian mobile data rates just because the call rates in Indian mobile market are one of the lowest in the world. i.e., free Incoming calls and SMS. Outgoing rates as low as 2.5c or $0.025 per minute or SMS (INR 1)