AVonGaussPremium
join:2007-11-01
Boynton Beach, FL | Not really to defend, but... Not really to defend, but the voice portion is still going through their network when you receive or make a call just like any other VOIP provider. There are real costs associated, and personally, I wouldn't necessarily expect it to be free. However, unlike a VOIP provider, they are still charging through the monthly plans the same rate effectively for VOIP calls as they are for tower based calls which seems a bit hooky if you ask me. Not what people want to hear, but the same can also be said for SMS and MMS messages.
The 3G data on the other hand is either a case of lazy implementation or greed creating stupidity on AT&T wireless's part. I can't think of one good reason why 3G data should go via the microcell through AT&T just to get back to the Internet. Obviously one motivation might be profit considering their new heavily biased provider friendly (read: rip-off) data plans but how much infrastructure did they have to create and how much bad press is worth the limited amount of extra cash they are going to get from this? |
