For many the idea of a $40 iPhone plan is very attractive. With the introduction of the iPad data plans it seems like the very idea is within reach. I've been brainstorming for a few days on how to make this a reality. My ultimate desire is to come back to the states, I'm in Medical school in the Carribean, and purchase only a data plan to use on an iPhone 3G rather than signing a contract.
In the past people have purchased T-Mobile data plans but they're only Edge. I'm hoping that somehow I can use the iPad's 3G AT&T Unlimited plan on the iPhone to make VOIP calls using Skype or some other service and then replace texting with one of those applications on the app store. This way I'm paying minimal amounts to use an iPhone in the US.
However there are a few issues that I'm unsure of and would like some advice on. First off the iPad uses Micro Sims rather than Mini Sims. Though they have the same Pin configuration the size difference would necessitate an adapter of sorts right? Are there any other issues with just putting a micro sim inside an iPhone. My other question is would the iPhone be able to use the plan with jailbreaking and would it be necessary to 'trick' the network into thinking it's an iPad before having access to data?
I know some of these things may not be able to be answered now, w/out iPads out in the wild. But was hoping to get some advice on when or if this is possible.
Dream iPhone plan:
$30 AT&T unlimited Data
$2 Skype USA Calling
$5 Skype Phone number
In the past people have purchased T-Mobile data plans but they're only Edge. I'm hoping that somehow I can use the iPad's 3G AT&T Unlimited plan on the iPhone to make VOIP calls using Skype or some other service and then replace texting with one of those applications on the app store. This way I'm paying minimal amounts to use an iPhone in the US.
However there are a few issues that I'm unsure of and would like some advice on. First off the iPad uses Micro Sims rather than Mini Sims. Though they have the same Pin configuration the size difference would necessitate an adapter of sorts right? Are there any other issues with just putting a micro sim inside an iPhone. My other question is would the iPhone be able to use the plan with jailbreaking and would it be necessary to 'trick' the network into thinking it's an iPad before having access to data?
I know some of these things may not be able to be answered now, w/out iPads out in the wild. But was hoping to get some advice on when or if this is possible.
Dream iPhone plan:
$30 AT&T unlimited Data
$2 Skype USA Calling
$5 Skype Phone number
I'm hoping to use it in something that isn't the new iPhone.
