AT&T adds Mexico to GoPhone plan, ups data allowance on two GoPhone plans
AT&T continues to capitalize on their acquisition of Iusacell and expanding into the Mexican market. Last month the carrier added free calling to Mexico for AT&T customers. Not to be left out, AT&T’s prepaid service GoPhone is reaping some benefits of the expansion.
Starting February 20th, GoPhone users on the $60 plan will enjoy the same unlimited calling to Mexico that AT&T customers get.
AT&T also tweaked two of their data plans a bit to provide some additional high-speed data to their GoPhone users. GoPhone customers who have a 1 GB plan for $45 per month will see their high speed data cap increase to 1.5 GB per month. Users who currently have 2.5 GB plan for $60 per month will have a new high-speed cap at 4 GB of data. When customers exceed their monthly cap, AT&T throttles data speed, but there are no additional charges to continue to access the data network.
AT&T says the changes are just a way to show their appreciation for GoPhone customers. Users on either plan do not need to do anything to take advantage of these additional features – AT&T will automatically add them to user accounts.
source: AT&T
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When it comes to getting prepaid service through AT&T’s network, StraightTalk and Cricket might prove to be some of the best routes, though with the former you get less than great customer service if things go wrong and with the latter you have to be okay with having your download speeds restricted to no higher than 4MBPS for HSPA+ and 8MBPS for LTE.
For those that have a need for speed and want the best customer service possible, AT&T does offer its own branded service in AT&T GoPhone. Of course, AT&T GoPhone tends to be more expensive than the aforementioned options, but thankfully they are now sweetening the deal a little by bolstering the amount of data included in their $45 and $60 monthly plans.
Starting February 20th, AT&T will up high-speed data to 1.5GB from 1GB for the $45 plan, and $60 monthly plan users will see an increase from 2.5GB to 4GB. As before, you will continue to have data access even if you use up all your high speed allotment, though AT&T will throttle your connection to near dialup speeds of just 128KBPS.
In addition to upping the amount of data, the $60 plan also is adding unlimited calling to Mexico at no extra charge. While the $45 plan doesn’t include this perk, both plans allow unlimited texting to Mexico, Canada and over 100 other countries. Now that AT&T has improved its deals a bit, you think they are worth signing up for? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Google Pulls ‘Sparrow’ Mail Apps From App Store to Focus on New ‘Inbox’ App [iOS Blog]
Google has quietly removed both the iOS and Mac versions of its Sparrow email apps from Apple’s App Stores, amid reports the company is shifting to focus more intently on its revamped Inbox by Gmail app (via TechCrunch).
The company bought alternative email client app Sparrow back in 2012 and launched Inbox by Gmail to select users last fall, with a wider release earlier this year.
At the time of its launch, Sparrow offered a unique and accessible email client that made it popular with a wide audience. Google’s acquisition saw the Sparrow team focusing on non-Sparrow related projects, and the app’s lack of continued developer support saw it nosedive in the App Store rankings in the years since.
Sparrow flying away for good shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise, but it has been a long time coming. At the time of Google’s acquisition in 2012, reportedly for under $25 million, Sparrow/Google more or less stopped big developments but kept the apps operational and pledged support for existing users.
The Sparrow iOS app never received iOS 8 support and the Mac App was never updated after the acquisition at all, so Google’s removal of the apps from the storefront isn’t too shocking. Some of that same Sparrow team, including product designer Jean-Marc Denis, have gone on to help Google out with the new Inbox app.
Inbox by Gmail is available to download for free from the App Store. [Direct Link]
Australian Samsung Galaxy Note Edge gets Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
The race is on across the globe to get Android 5.0 Lollipop out to consumers. HTC, Motorola, LG and Samsung have certainly upped their game this year with many devices already getting Lollipop. On the Samsung front we have seen Lollipop make its way to the Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy […]
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AT&T bumps the data package up on the GoPhone $60 and $45 plans
The carrier wars to deliver the best value on your service is one we will be forced to endure for the rest of our lives. AT&T and T-Mobile battle things out quite often in both public and in private. Today AT&T has announced a bump to its GoPhone plan offerings to give customers a little […]
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Third-party video conversion app WhatsApp Video Optimizer gets a minor update
Third-party app WhatsApp Video Optimizer has picked up a update that sees a minor change in the encoding settings. Now, when you select the videos you want to compress that you want to share on WhatsApp, the fast encoding option is set as default.
Microsoft launches entry-level Lumia 435 and Lumia 532 in Thailand
Thailand is the latest country to receive the entry-level Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, with both devices now available in the country. Microsoft has launched the dual-SIM versions of both handsets in the country, with the Lumia 435 priced at 2,990 Thai Baht ($92), and the Lumia 532 at 3,590 Thai Baht ($110).
You can now pre-order Sony’s augmented reality glasses for $840
Sony today announced SmartEyeglass, the company’s take on Google’s recently shelved Glass project. The device interacts with the surroundings in similar ways, connecting with compatible smartphones to render text, symbols and images into the wearer’s field of view. Developer pre-orders have actually kicked off for the Sony SED-E1 SmartEyeglass, which will set you back $840 before tax. Units will be available in Japan, Germany, the UK and US from March 10.
Indian carrier Reliance to provide free Twitter access throughout the Cricket World Cup
The Cricket World Cup is currently underway in Australia, and Indian carrier Reliance has announced today that it is partnering with Twitter to provide free access to the microblogging service to its customers for the duration of the event. If you’re a Reliance subscriber, you can now browse the latest tweets from the Cricket World Cup on Twitter without incurring any data charges.
Indian carrier Reliance to provide free Twitter access throughout the Cricket World Cup
The Cricket World Cup is currently underway in Australia, and Indian carrier Reliance has announced today that it is partnering with Twitter to provide free access to the microblogging service to its customers for the duration of the event. If you’re a Reliance subscriber, you can now browse the latest tweets from the Cricket World Cup on Twitter without incurring any data charges.
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