Rest of the Day: AT&T Increases the Value of Legacy Unlimited Plans

Posted on January 11, 2017 by resourcefulman

If you stick with your old AT&T unlimited data plan, you will soon be paying a little more. They are increasing the price from $ 5 to $ 40 per month starting in March 2017. About this and much more in today’s news.

The old AT&T unlimited plans, which also went up $ 5 last year, aren’t actually unlimited. They limit your data after you transfer 22 GB. (By the way, why aren’t they called grandfather plans? Right guys ?) [DSLReports via The Verge ]
In related news, the FCC says AT&T and Verizon may be violating net neutrality with their zero-rated data services. The problem is actually that AT&T treats other streaming partners like DirecTV in a different way, which could put them at a disadvantage. (However, the similar but different BingeOn T-Mobile service has not been criticized because it treats all partners the same.) [The Verge]
Windows 10 will soon be able to automatically lock your PC when you leave. Basically, this is the opposite of Windows Hello , which allows you to use facial recognition to sign in, but it’s not entirely clear how Windows will dynamically determine if you’re on your computer after a timeout expires when you stop using your keyboard. and a mouse. Possibly with your webcam, but it’s a little frustrating. [Windows Central]
All JetBlue flights now have high-speed internet access, almost as fast as your home. Called Fly-Fi, it offers speeds from 12 to 15 Mbps and is gate-to-gate so you don’t even have to wait until you reach cruising altitude. And the best part: it’s free. [BusinessWire]
WhatsApp for Android now has a built-in GIF search. This feature has been in the iOS version for a while, but now you can finally search for GIFs in Giphy and Tenor without leaving the app. It is currently in beta. [Android Police]