It was only five days ago that I predicted Sprint would have to put an end to its unlimited data plans, and it seems that it started faster than i thought. Following Verizon and AT&T’s lead, a leaked internal document reveals that Sprint will start capping their unlimited tethering data plan to 5GB/month, starting October 2nd.
In views of all the recent hints at Sprint getting the iPhone, this move was most likely made to prevent future iPhone users to go over the top while using their device as a mobile hotspot…
All smartphones on Sprint will keep their unlimited data plans though. The only difference is that they won’t be able to use the $30/month tethering add-on for more than 5GB/month. So technically, it’s still unlimited data, you’ll just be capped at 5GB. It’s unclear what happens once you reach the 5GB but we can assume your data speed will get throttled.
All smartphones on Sprint will keep their unlimited data plans though. The only difference is that they won’t be able to use the $30/month tethering add-on for more than 5GB/month. So technically, it’s still unlimited data, you’ll just be capped at 5GB. It’s unclear what happens once you reach the 5GB but we can assume your data speed will get throttled.
Should Sprint get the iPhone next month, I assume they will eventually drop their unlimited data plans all together within the next few months. But first, they’ll make sure to reel in as many new iPhone users as possible, just like Verizon did when they first got the iPhone.
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