T-Mobile goes back on their word, removes 1GB data cap

Posted September 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM by Natesh Sood

Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile

Hmm, it looks like no one really agreed with T-Mobile’s strict 1GB data cap on their 3G network. Their data cap was just announced yesterday, and today they made the decision to get rid of it, and allow for a little more freedom. Basically, they have decided to punish only a small fraction of their users if they decide to overuse the network. They don’t give a clear cut number, but I guess if a G1 owner uses the Internet all the time and is clogging up the network, then they will probably significantly reduce their Internet speeds.

Here is what they had to say -

“Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, high-speed data service allowing customers to experience the full data capabilities of the device and our 3G network. At the same time, we have a responsibility to provide the best network experience for all of our customers so we reserve the right to temporarily reduce data throughput for a small fraction of our customers who have excessive or disproportionate usage that interferes with our network performance or our ability to provide quality service to all of our customers.

We removed the 1GB soft limit from our policy statement, and we are confident that T-Mobile G1 customers will enjoy the high speed of data access over our 3G network. The specific terms for our new data plans are still being reviewed and once they are final we will be certain to share this broadly with current customers and potential new customers.“

Do you guys agree with T-Mobile getting rid of the 1GB data cap? Or do you think there has to be some clear cut limit on 3G usage?

Via [Engadget]