• PC World, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 12:25 PM

PCWorld considers AT&T's decision to do away with unlimited data plans highly suspect. "Did AT&T institute these sweeping changes to shield itself from further abuse and strengthen its network, or has it spun the chamber on another round of Russian roulette?" the magazine asks.

Under AT&T's new smartphone data plans, subscribers already paying $30 a month for unlimited data will be allowed to keep that package -- though PC World suspects that "once these new plans gain steam, AT&T may strip customers of those privileges." Under the new terms, most iPhone and iPad users won't be affected, and many will actually save money. "Grandfathering the unlimited plan for current customers was a smooth and democratic move," grants PCWorld. "However, starting June 7, brand-new iPad owners might get miffed about the new limitations."

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