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(1) A monthly subscription to a cellular or other wireless carrier for the transfer of data over its network. It may be an unlimited-use plan or based on the actual amount of data transferred....
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Definition: data plan
(1) A monthly subscription to a cellular or other wireless carrier for the transfer of data over its network. It may be an unlimited-use plan or based on the actual amount of data transferred.
(2) A monthly subscription to a service that delivers database content, real-time data, news or other information. It may be an unlimited-use plan or based on the actual amount of data transferred.
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