"Unlimited" data plans from O2 and others

Ian Eiloart - 06:47am Sep 25, 2007 PST

O2's existing "unlimited data" fair use policy allows an "average use" of 1GB of data for £45 per month (with no free talk time and no free sms). My guess is that the fair user policy for the iPhone would be the same.

They say: "The Data Max 1024 subscription package allows you unlimited use of O2's 3G/GPRS Mobile Data Services. Fair usage policy applies and average monthly usage is expected to be below 1024MB. O2 reserves the right to apply extra charges or to withdraw the Data Max 1024 service from any individual at any time in the case of suspected overuse or abuse of the service. Any charges introduced shall be binding and final between You and O2 and shall not be the subject of mediation or arbitration."

<http://www.o2.co.uk/business/sme/businesstariffs/businessdatatariffs/businessdataforindividuals>

All their ordinary talk tariffs charge £3 per MB. The cheapest specific data rate is £25 for 250MB plus £0.75 per MB - at that rate 1GB would cost over £500.

-- Ian Eiloart IT Services, University of Sussex