Follow the leader, eh?

Anyway, it seems like AT&T is raising the ETF for some and lowering it for others. Curious plan. I wonder if this is some kind of ploy to get people on quick messaging and other simpler devices (where presumedly they make more money). I can’t tell if it affects existing customers or only new ones.

As of now, it seems like my commitment to AT&T has risen to $650 from $350 (two iPhones on a family plan…, and a third being added in June). I’m becoming very wary of this horrible carrier attitude. I guess the $10 a month reduction isn’t enough for me. $15-$17 would make it better, but since the announcement has been made, there’s no hope of that number rising.

The final line “We appreciate your business and we will continue to work hard to earn it” is the promise. By raising my fees, they had better be getting their network in gear to justify it. I’ve already put enough hope in AT&T.

Read the letter here.