iPad unlimited data plan from AT&T
 

According to various reports today, Apple's new iPad tablet computer will have an optional data deal from AT&T that has "unlimited" 3G data (and AT&T hotspots) for $30 a month, no contract, cancel anytime. Or a 250MB/mo version for $15/mo.

I don't like the iPad device (way too proprietary, fixed battery, no USB ports, too expensive with a 3G modem), but if that data plan was available seperately it would be interesting to others, as a no-contract deal. (remains to be seen if it has hefty "activation" charges that would make it less useful as a part-time thing).

Not available yet, as it'll be a few months before the iPad with modem is released.

It is half the price that ATT charges for their netbook data plans. It will be interesting to see how they justify that.

As a follow up, it will be interesting to see if Apple sucessfully pressed other partners for this day. I'd love this deal when visiting Canada. Everytime I mention data in Canada I hear about three year contracts. Even where they offer prepaid data, they want new equipment when you activate it.