Cingular doesn't offer the Next Generation Charter Plan because it's a really good deal and it wouldn't make sense to offer something that worked for someone else to retain a customer base. Don't forget though, Cingular has load-balancing 64K sim cards, Rollover Minutes, and new equipment. Not that any of that matters if you have to pay 250.00 a month in overage charges because you're not used to "minute watching" but hey, that's what they're offering.

I'd evaluate usage and determine how many minutes you're going to need on a plan. I've had customers on the unlimited charter plans who only used like 200 minutes a month. Might be a good deal to switch to a lower cost plan.

The original unlimited promotions ALL expired nearly TWO years ago. Those customers that remain on the plan are on it as a courtesy for being a "charter" customer. The company that gave the unlimited promotion no longer is in business and the "unlimited" portion can be removed at any time Cingular wants to for any reason. Expect to see this happen sometime within the next year or two.