In an effort that will make mobile data consumption while traveling marginally less soul-crushingly costly, Verizon Wireless recently announced that the company has modified their international wireless data pricing. In a press statement Verizon states that as of April 23, the new Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan offered U.S.-based customers 100 MB of data for $25 a month.

If you need another 100 MB, you pay another $25 MB -- meaning that unless you’re a Kardashian or a CEO, you might want to hold off on Netflix streaming until you’re back into your comfy abode. Users heading outside of the country are directed to this Verizon website that will explore connectivity options for more than 200 countries.

Not to be outdone, AT&T this week also changed international wireless data pricing slightly to better match Verizon. “We want our customers to experience the same level of wireless connectivity while traveling abroad as they do at home," said AT&T SVP Mark Collins, ignoring the gigantic price differential. Starting today, AT&T's new international travel plans look like this:

•120 MB Data Global Add-on package for $30/month
•300 MB Data Global Add-on package for $60/month
•800 MB Data Global Add-on package for $120/month

That low end plan offers slightly more data (from 50 MB to 120 MB) for $5 more ($25 to $30) but remains largely useless for any serious user. The goal, as always, is to give the illusion of choice while driving users up the pricing scale. Overages for all of these new plans clock in at $30 for each additional 120 MB -- so the plans will certainly continue to put unobservant users in the poor house rather quickly.