Yes the companies make money off of the services but what is a business if there is no profit? It's uber-expensive just to build a single tower and business is built upon the idea that the business invests in something and with consumer purchases the investment makes profit. When was the last time you went to a restaurant and got your meal for free? A blackberry without a data plan IS just a phone. It is what it is. And I am sure that most people are aware of this prior to their purchase. As a consumer you must decide that if it does not work for you then live without. I hope that doesn't sound rude but it is nothing but the truth.
