So I am getting my wife a new phone with a data plan, if it was just for her use I think 500MB would be more then enough but because I will tether to it as well I just don't know.
I don't think I would do any heavy streaming or download any hi-def podcasts that would eat that up but I can definitely see how fast I could burn through it if I try.
I talked to bell and they gave me two plan options)
1) $45
Free evenings after 6 + weekends
150 minutes
5 numbers for free calling and texting
unlimited text
500 MB data
call display, voice, etc
2) $55
Free evenings after 6 + weekends
200 minutes
10 numbers for free calling and texting
unlimited text
1 GB data
call display, voice, etc
My wife is not a heavy user, unlimited text is overkill, she has never texted. she doesn't need 10 numbers free, 5 is more then enough. With the 5 free numbers + evening/weekend having 150 minutes should be enough. But 500 MB data...
If you are currently on a 500MB plan and are tethering(not bridge) how is that working out for you? If we limit it to just to basic web sites, no video would 500 be enough?