AT&T today announced a restructuring of its wireless data plans. Starting June 7, new customers can choose either the DataPro or DataPlus plan. The DataPlus plan offers 200MB of data for $15 per month. According to AT&T, 65% of its data customers use less than 200MB. AT&T says 200MB is enough to send 1,000 emails with no attachments, or 150 with attachments, as well as view 400 web pages. For those who exceed the 200MB limit, there won't be overage charges. Instead, those customers can use up to another 200MB for an additional $15 per month. For heavier data users, the DataPro plan offers 2GB for $25 per month. AT&T says 98% of its customers use less than 2GB. Those who exceed 2GB in a month can opt for an additional 1GB of data for another $10. AT&T is also offering 1GB buckets for $10 each above and beyond the 2GB limit, so 3GB would cost $35, 4GB would cost $45, etc. Last, for an additional $20 per month, DataPro customers can choose the iPhone tethering option. This will allow iPhone customers to use their phone as a modem and use it to provide wireless data service to their laptop. The DataPro plus tethering option totals $45 per month. AT&T said it will soon be offering tools to help customers track their data usage, including text message alerts. As far as existing customers' options are concerned, AT&T spokesperson Seth Bloom explained, "Existing customers are not required to switch to the new plans, but can choose to do so without a contract extension. They are also not required to switch to the new plans if they renew their contract or switch to another smartphone. However, if they switch to one of the new plans, they will not be able to go back to their old unlimited plan." All plans include unlimited usage at AT&T's Wi-Fi hotspots.

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