Mehri & Skalet is investigating reports that AT&T is switching smart phone users to more expensive data plans without their prior consent. 

AT&T has required that all new smart phone purchasers also purchase a data plan as of September 6, 2009.  However, if you bought your phone before then, or you have an unlocked device, such a plan should not be required.    AT&T states that it has added data plans for their customers' "convenience."  This may be a violation of the customer service agreement, and applicable consumer protection laws. 

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