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3G File Size Download Limits?

So now I get a message saying that I have switch to wifi to download any file over like 20 mb?? I can't download any tv shows, movies, even some apps that are bigger than that?!? Steve Jobs lied to me on the "unlimited" downloads promise. AT&T is awful I am quickly learning that fact. I paid an extra 130 bucks for this connection plus 30 bucks for the data plan and it doesn't do squat.

macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Apr 30, 2010 4:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2010 6:08 PM

The 20mb limit is imposed on the iTunes/App stores via 3G only. This applies to the iPhone as well and is not part of the unlimited data package by AT&T. This limit has been in place for the past 3 years and is not news.

This limit was increased recently a few months ago from 10mb, which was the norm until the change.

I'll echo your concern about not being able to download much even with the 20mb limit. You can download some small podcasts, but good luck downloading even audiobooks as they typically are multi-volume purchases that are easily over 20mb.

I don't get where you paid "extra 130 bucks" from, since the only thing you need to purchase is the $30 data plan.
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JTrimble
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Apr 30, 2010 6:08 PM in response to BlackLab73

The 20mb limit is imposed on the iTunes/App stores via 3G only. This applies to the iPhone as well and is not part of the unlimited data package by AT&T. This limit has been in place for the past 3 years and is not news.

This limit was increased recently a few months ago from 10mb, which was the norm until the change.

I'll echo your concern about not being able to download much even with the 20mb limit. You can download some small podcasts, but good luck downloading even audiobooks as they typically are multi-volume purchases that are easily over 20mb.

I don't get where you paid "extra 130 bucks" from, since the only thing you need to purchase is the $30 data plan.
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