Well it’s about time.  Finally, one of the big 4 Android carriers announced it will be offering a 3G prepaid unlimited data plan for $30 per month for selected smartphones (we’re told that includes Android phones) and other multimedia phones.

The Android phones that will be able to take part are:

* DROID by Motorola
* DROID X by Motorola
* DROID 2 by Motorola
* DROID Eris™ by HTC
* DROID Incredible by HTC

This is obviously a step in the right direction, but it looks like you’ll still have to pay for minutes and texting so it remains to be seen whether this will be a cost effective alternative to the overpriced monthly data plans from the major carriers.

Here’s the full press release:

Available Today: Verizon Wireless Offers New Prepaid Data Package on 3G Smartphones and Multimedia Phones

Unlimited Monthly Prepaid Data Package Brings Budget-Conscious Customers the Benefits of Popular 3G Devices without a Long-term Contract

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless today announced it will be expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data on select 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones for $30 monthly access. Multimedia phone customers also have the option of selecting a new $10 monthly data package for 25 MB per month ($.20/MB overage). These new prepaid data packages will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Store today and online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Sept. 28.

“These new data offerings will help our prepaid customers experience the full breadth of Verizon Wireless’ robust device portfolio and the many engaging, informative and helpful applications that depend on a data plan,” said Jim Sullivan, director of marketing for Verizon Wireless. “Our prepaid customers will now have the freedom to enjoy all of the capabilities that these phones have to offer, while controlling costs and without being tied to a contract.”

Following are the 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones eligible for the new data packages:

3G Smartphones

* BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330
* BlackBerry® Curve™ 8530
* BlackBerry® Storm™ 9530
* BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9550
* BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630
* BlackBerry® Bold™ 9650
* Palm® Pre™ Plus
* Palm Pixi™ Plus
* DROID by Motorola
* Motorola DEVOUR™
* DROID X by Motorola
* DROID 2 by Motorola
* DROID Eris™ by HTC
* DROID Incredible by HTC
* LG Ally™

3G Multimedia phones

* LG enV® TOUCH
* LG enV®3
* LG Chocolate® TOUCH
* LG VX8360
* Samsung Alias™ 2
* Samsung Renown™
* Nokia Twist™
* Casio® EXILIM

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