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Data Plans Hamper Sales of Tablet Computers: Wi-Fi Only Devices Save Consumers Money

Phillip Dampier June 8, 2011 Consumer News, Video, Wireless Broadband No Comments

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With the release of a new tablet computer from Samsung, manufacturers are finding an increasingly challenging market as consumers are confronted with buying multiple, expensive data plans to accompany 3G-capable tablets.  Bob O’Donnell, Vice President, Clients and Displays at IDC says peddling extra data plans is hampering the tablet market, as consumers increasingly use these devices on Wi-Fi only to avoid running up yet another bill from their wireless carrier. [From CNBC]  (5 minutes)

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