KKTV - E-news - Headlines

AT&T: Data-Only Plans Coming For Phones In 2 Years

By: AP
Posted: Fri 9:37 AM, Jun 01, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) -- The CEO of AT&T says cellphone plans that count only data usage are likely to be introduced by someone in the industry in the next two years. In such a scenario, phone calls would be considered just another form of data.

Randall Stephenson said at an investor conference in New York on Friday that he'd "be surprised if, in the next 24 months, we don't see people in the market place with data-only plans." He calls it inevitable.

Analysts see such plans as a logical extension of trends in wireless technology. Smartphones with data service can already use it for Internet phone calls and texting through services such as Skype. However, phone companies still make most of their money from calling plans and texting, which use very little data.


KKTV firmly believes in freedom of speech for all and we are happy to provide this forum for the community to share opinions and facts. We ask that commenters keep it clean, keep it truthful, stay on topic and be responsible. Comments left here do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of KKTV 11 News.

If you believe that any of the comments on our site are inappropriate or offensive, please tell us by clicking “Report Abuse” and answering the questions that follow. We will review any reported comments promptly.

powered by Disqus

Live Traffic Conditions


Follow Me on Pinterest

KKTV Latest Blogs

Resolution FAQ - (Stacia Naquin)

Updated: 05/14/2013 - I'm still focused on meeting my goal of doing a pull-up. And I'm almost there! But I'm always getting this question:

FIT LIFE: You're Never Too Old - (Stacia Naquin)

Updated: 04/09/2013 - Admittedly, there are days that I just don’t feel like working out. But then I met Viola. And if she can make working out a priority at 99, then none of us have any excuses! Here's how she's living a FIT LIFE:

More KKTV Latest Blogs

KKTV 3100 North Nevada Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Office: (719) 634-2844 Fax: (719) 632-0808 News Fax: (719) 634-3741
Gray Television, Inc. - Copyright © 2002-2013 - Designed by Gray Digital Media - Powered by Clickability
User Agent: CCBot/2.0 - 156333355