Like it or not, unlimited smartphone data plans are quickly becoming a thing of the past. But if you're jonesing for the new iPhone 4S and need uncapped, unlimited bandwidth, there's still one carrier left that will deliver.
Sprint spokeswoman Michelle Leff Mermelstein confirmed to AllThingsD that the carrier would offer unlimited data plans for new iPhone 4S users when the phone debuts on its network this October. The plans start at $70 per month.
Now that the iPhone will be available on three out of the four biggest U.S. carriers, Sprint's cheaper unlimited plans will help give it an edge over pricier, data capped-plans from competitors AT&T and Verizon. Sprint reportedly agreed to purchase 30.5 million iPhones from Apple over the next four years in order to secure the phone on its network, which equates to a $20 billion purchase in today's dollars. Rumors that Sprint would begin carrying the iPhone came earlier this year, and were finally confirmed at the iPhone 4S media event on Tuesday.
The $70 plan will give you unlimited data and mobile-to-mobile calling with 450 voice minutes. For both unlimited calling and unlimited data, the plan is $99 a month. A $10 smartphone charge is also tacked onto Sprint's plans.
The iPhone 4S costs $200, $300 or $400, for 16, 32 and 64 GB storage options, with the purchase of a two year contract.
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