AT&T Expands
International Data Offerings for iPhone
AT&T
has announced expanded international data offerings to help keep iPhone
customers connected around the world. Beginning today (August 27), AT&T
will offer two new plans that accommodate iPhone customers' increasing
reliance on data services while traveling abroad. The two new plans, which
offer 100 megabytes (MB) or 200 MB a month, aim to save customers’ costs
compared to pay-per-use international data roaming charges.
For
discounted international data usage in 67 countries, the 100 MB iPhone
plan is available for an additional $119.99 a month, while the 200 MB plan
costs an additional $199.99 a month.
These new
plans are in addition to existing plans for smartphones, including iPhone,
which offer 20 MB and 50 MB in the same countries. There are no long-term
commitments required, so customers can add or remove these plans to their
existing packages on an as-needed basis.
"AT&T has
worked diligently to provide affordable options for international roaming
because the feature-rich mobile experience of iPhone is indispensable to
users," said Bill Hague, executive vice president of International for
AT&T's wireless operations. "With these new international data plans,
iPhone users can access more data in more countries for less cost."
AT&T
customers can make and receive calls in more than 200 countries and send
e-mail and browse the Web in more than 150 countries, including more than
60 countries with high speed third-generation (3G) coverage. AT&T also
offers voice and data coverage on 120 major cruise ship.
iPhone 3G
is one of more than 40 world devices AT&T offers. AT&T customers can take
their new iPhone 3G devices around the world, including Japan and South
Korea, which require a device that operates on 2100 MHz.
With
access to full HTML e-mail, visual voice mail, enhanced Web browsing, and
other feature-rich applications that can use a significant amount of data,
iPhone users may need more than they think while traveling abroad.
According
to AT&T, just 2 MB of data use at pay-per-use data rates of $0.0195 per
kilobyte would cost almost $40, making these new plans very valuable for
customers traveling outside the U.S.
iPhone
customers can also save money by following some simple tips, including
keeping data roaming in the preset off position, using Wi-Fi when
possible, turning off automatic checks for e-mail, and setting the usage
tracker to zero at the beginning of a trip to monitor use.
To help
travelers stay connected and manage their wireless costs, AT&T offers a
variety of resources. AT&T's Travel Guide (http://www.att.com/travelguide)
allows customers to create an itinerary with rate information for up to 10
international destinations as well as review discounted voice and data
packages.
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