In alt.cellular.attws 4iFone <McPherson.truck.2349@gmail.com> wrote:
> Sprint Capping "Unlimited" 3G Data Service at 5GB
>
> Gizmod has raved on Sprint's EV-DO data service more than once, in no
> small part because they were the only carrier to have truly unlimited
> 3G data, while AT&T and Verizon capped their service at 5GB. Our love
> affair just might be over. According to a leaked update of their terms
> of service, effective July 31st, they'll be enacting a 5GB cap as
> well.
>
> "Sprint reserves the right to limit throughput speeds or amount of
> data transferred and to deny, terminate, modify, or suspend service if
> usage exceeds 5GB per month in total or 300MB/month while off-network
> roaming."
>

If that didn't exist, in some form, in a prior TOS, then I suspect that gives
users a free out on their contract if they are working under a data contract.
I suspect though, that the new wording is simply more clarification of current
wording and as such, they will not be negating any contracts. Think about it
.... no company in their right mind would offer unlimitted and uncapped
wireless download [via EVDO]. The way it is now, my Verizon phone shows
signal strength for EVDO separately from 1x voice. In the morning or during
much of the day, I will see three of four bars for EVDO when at home. In the
evening, I usually see no bars or one bar, which means it is being used
heavily in my vicinity. Having said that, I haven't had any issues bringing
up news or weather on my cell phone during these periods (I just pay $5 month
for using data on a per minute basis consumed from my anytime minutes).


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