AT&T Announces New Rate Plans and Adds Unlimited Voice/Data Plan for iPhone

AT&T Announces New Rate Plans and Adds Unlimited Voice/Data Plan for iPhone

Following up on Verizon’s forthcoming rate plan changes, AT&T has announced nearly identical rate plans for individual and FamilyTalk plans set to go into effect on January 18th.

Plans now start at unlimited talk for $69.99 with Family Talk unlimited talk for $119.99 per month on two lines. Messaging add-onsremain unchanged at $20 for unlimited plans for individuals and $30 for Family Talk plans with Feature Phone activations.

Customers that purchase a Quick Messaging Device can also take advantage of the above rates, but they now require the addition of a mandatory data/messaging add-on at a minimum of $20 per month for individual plans and $30 per month for Family Talk plans for new and upgrading customers.

Customers that purchase a smartphone and/or the iPhone will now be able to add unlimited voice and data for $99.99 on an individual plan and $179.99 on Family Talk plans, while unlimited messaging add-ons remain unchanged at $20 for individuals and $30 for Family Talk Plans.

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