Do many people actually use data plans?

[hanoverphist]

I use it almost exclusively. Other than at home I hardly ever run across an open wifi network.

same here. and i didnt even turn on wifi until i got two of the amazon freebies that were wifi download only. so, i set up my work wifi on it. still dont have the home wifi on it yet, i use my laptop if im doing anything that would require that kind of speed.

 

[alfa147x]

7 days 1.2 gb

 

[tonygeor]

Wifi isn't that ubiquitous. Data plans are essential if you want to be always connected

 

[Pliablemoose]

My hospital has guest WiFi, and it's maxed out at 7am with too many users... and refuses any new connections..

 

[MotionMan]

I forgot to mention that both my kids have an iPod Touch (or similar device). They are frustrated by the lack of wi-fi availability away of the homes I mentioned above.

MotionMan

 

[MrX8503]

If I step outside my house and there isn't an internet connection while I'm walking on my street, then having a data plan is a necessity for me for a smartphone.

There isn't enough coffee shops, malls, restaurants, with wifi that could compensate for that.

 

[Raduque]

I only use Wifi at home. But I'm not a heavy data user. I use more than 100mb/mo but less than 500mb.

 

[HeXen]

don't restaurants..etc change their wifi passwords daily and you have to ask for what it is?
i pick up all kinds of wifi's from local places as i'm in the heart of it all and i can't access any of them without a pass.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

With lots of public places like uni campuses, shopping malls, restaurants, etc. having free wi-fi, do many people still use data plans?

What is the point in a data plan, when extensive browsing on a large site costs plenty? I only use to check out sports scores, or for a quick glance on Facebook or something.

Considering the amount of money being spent by the wireless carriers to deploy increasing larger pipe for data transport, yeah I would say a lot of people are consuming data plans quite happily.

 

[Rottie]

I have unlimited data plan for my iphone I use free wifi at the borders bookstore and at some fast food resturants to save some battery if you use wifi. 3G network eats up alot of battery juice.

 

[Doboji]

With lots of public places like uni campuses, shopping malls, restaurants, etc. having free wi-fi, do many people still use data plans?

What is the point in a data plan, when extensive browsing on a large site costs plenty? I only use to check out sports scores, or for a quick glance on Facebook or something.

I didn't realize just how much I used it until I travelled overseas and tried to rely on WIFI... Thus why I bought a Unlocked Nexus One and some prepaid international SIM cards