WiFi Hotspot bypass? - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

Just moved into a dorm and the net is god awful, used to WiFi hotspot with my myTouch4g, for free, didn't ever ask me to pay or upgrade on the computer or phone. But I just tried it with my GalaxyS3 and it told me I needed a plan for like $15? I rather not. Anyway to get around it? cheers.

How about installing a custom rom? Have u done so? If not, I believe u can tether in cm9 or cm10 if I'm not mistaken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31019509
Or maybe this thread may give u a lead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847419
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Yea just root your phone with the no trip method and you will be able to tether all you want!
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Or buy yourself a router for your room, plug it into your ethernet so it's somewhat fast, and name it something like "hp_setup" so it looks like a wireless printer. That's what I did, and it's a lot easier/more reliable than using your phone everytime you're in your room.

I'm scared to root :c Haha. Its a fear. Idk how and...I'll look into it and the router idea seems appealing, thanks. I was hoping there'd be some apps, but thanks
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How much data do you pay for? You get tethering with the 5gb plan.

Not all the 5gb data plans get free tethering
Smhs 5gb is the one you need to ask for
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^5GB and up got free tethering. There's no way to say "don't tether please" if you're on a 5GB plan. Just signed a contract 2 weeks ago so my info is very recent.
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I guess it's possible older plans didn't include it but a quick phonecall should remedy it. I can't see hotspotting with under 5gb so he should be good to go. The new unlimited unlimited plan is cool but doesn't include tethering.

psykhotic said:
I guess it's possible older plans didn't include it but a quick phonecall should remedy it. I can't see hotspotting with under 5gb so he should be good to go. The new unlimited unlimited plan is cool but doesn't include tethering.
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Every plan includes tethering when you root.
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Rooting looks good. How do I check my plan? xD Its my dads account. But I have access.
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Just checked the my account thing. Says its unlimited on internet, preferred android unlimited. So you said anything above 5 Gb. So why is it telling me to pay? :/
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theking_13 said:
^5GB and up got free tethering. There's no way to say "don't tether please" if you're on a 5GB plan. Just signed a contract 2 weeks ago so my info is very recent.
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I have a 5gb plan and I only pay 20 a month, it does not include tethering. I got the plan through the loyalty dept. So there is a plan out there that does not include it.
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Sprint hotspot to be capped!!

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/sprint-reportedly-capping-its-mobile-hotspot-plans-october-2nd/ Looks like tether will now have a 5gb cap!
I had a feeling this was going to happen.... With all the changes going on and all
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Actually, I don't understand why they didn't cap it when they first introduced the tethering plans.
Their USB network devices all have data caps. How is tethering from a phone rather than from a USB stick any different?
So if we are using it on a rooted phone with the hacked hotspot and unlimited data plan, they can't cap that. Only for people paying the 29.99.
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smark72 said:
So if we are using it on a rooted phone with the hacked hotspot and unlimited data plan, they can't cap that. Only for people paying the 29.99.
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I was actually getting ready to just pay for the spot so I could keep the device stock for awhile, but...meh, whatever.
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I purposefully just purchased the phone because I just knew this was going to happen. I think that it should be grandfathered for those of us who actually pay for and use the Hot Spot. I am loving the phone but not the recently implemented changes. Soooo, do I keep the SG2E4GT or take it back and use my MiFi from Millenicom that I am using that is $69.99 per month for 10GB on 4G or 3G when 4G isn't available-total of 20GB per month? (That is, when they decide to turn the Verizon LTE tower on. It's been 4 months!).
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I purposefully just purchased the phone because I just knew this was going to happen. I think that it should be grandfathered for those of us who actually pay for and use the Hot Spot. I am loving the phone but not the recently implemented changes. Soooo, do I keep the SG2E4GT or take it back and use my MiFi from Millenicom that I am using that is $69.99 per month for 10GB on 4G or 3G when 4G isn't available-total of 20GB per month? (That is, when they decide to turn the Verizon LTE tower on. It's been 4 months!).
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The article stated the change would be implemented for new and existing customers.
... well give it a year and all 3 carriers will be identical except for minor things and maybe 5$ price difference

T-Mobile will offer truly unlimited data for $30 from Sept. 5th

T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.
I will be.
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Don't they charge a $250 migration fee or something absurd, every time you change your plan?
You are right though:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...pcs-cut-rates-on-unlimited-plans-in-price-war
I'll be switching I don't care about thetering
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I wonder if theyll offer this plan for the monthly 4g prepaid consumers. That would be nuts!
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Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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shehade08 said:
Is that $30 on top of the data plan? Or is it all together $30? Idk if I'm wording this correctly lol
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It appears it will be free if you already have the unlimited (5GBP)(like me). It says upgrade to unlimited from 2gb for $10. Thats $30
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Probably in preparation for the I phone 5 launch.
I have a question though. Let's say we got the truely unlimited plan can we still use the tethering option in cm10 without getting caught?
Hopefully they just add $5 more to the 30/monthly 4G plan.
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I just hope tmobile's network will be able to take the hit from all of us data hogs + the new ones who will be making the switch. That's the only thing that worries me because it would suck to be on an unlimited data plan that only crawls along web pages and streaming.
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Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Docavelli said:
Sometimes I need to tether my nexus 7 so I'm not sure about switching. Is tethering via usb the same as via Wi-Fi?
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Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.
babymatteo said:
Just root and use Wifi tether for Root users and no one will ever find out you're using your S3 as a hotspot.
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I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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Docavelli said:
I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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there's a way to do it never fear. They can't catch SH$#
I was a little bummed that I left sprint after 9 years and was missing my sprint unlimited everything and have been keeping a good eye on my usage now with TMO so I dont go over. Now I'm really glad I switched over. Currently on the value $64.99 (500 min, unltd texts, and 5gb data) plan and from the looks of it I'll be paying $5 more to get the unlimited everything. Cant wait for the 5th! The plus side of Tmo is I get 4g speeds in 99% places I go and didnt have to wait for LTE to roll out for sprint.
Docavelli said:
I'm not very versed in tethering but I read that tmo was still catching tethering on the "back end"??? So they are able to see it anyway.
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I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.
babymatteo said:
I tether to my Transformer Prime and laptop everyday...and never gotten a msg from T-mobile about tethering usage.
I'm on T-mobile's Monthly 4G Prepaid $30/month plan btw. No contracts no headaches.
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Nothing is forever and no guarantee that just cause you're not notified everyone else will be as lucky. Out of curiosity are you getting throttled when you reach your cap?
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aNYthing24 said:
T-Mobile Will Introduce New “Unlimited” Data Plan That’s Actually Unlimited
So who will be switching over? I probably am since I currently have the $30/5GB plan and it seems like a no brainer. Great to see T-Mobile do this.
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Now we're talking!
I love free markets and competition!!!! :thumbup:
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Customer retention can offer you unlimited 5GB data for $20 (this does not have the tethering option) and it can be added now, no need to wait till the 5th. They only have the 5GB plan, i already asked about the 2GB for $10 and they said they don't have that offer. I didn't take this option even though it is $10 cheaper (I currently have the grandfathered unlimited data & text for $35) cause I always find myself tethering my laptop or tablet during travel when the hotel wireless is spotty.
I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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arodhr13 said:
I just got the 5 gig from retention but the rep states that I still will only have a five gig cap is this true? or does he know what he's talking about? I'm thinking he doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. But got that plan from retention for 20 bucks a month
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If you received the preferred android data plan then yes it will have the soft cap of 5 GB a month then slows down to 2G speeds.

[tethering issues] because of t-mobile's greediness

Okay so when I signed up my contract I was on a plan with unlimited Data. I'm never using more then 2 GB, I use the tethering so rarely and yesterday I turned it on because I needed to check something on one website and I got to T-Mobile Page saying that I have to update (wtf?) I already paid for my data, who are they to decide how and where I can use my data? They don't know what the heck they're doing.
I never had any issues like this before, I was tethering just fine and now they suddenly decided that I need to update my plan? Well hell no I'm not going to do it.
So let's pick this thing apart and figure out how to tether without going to their stupid - UPDATE ME page. Mofos what a lame thing they did, I'm so disappointed from T-Mobile right now. (Yea let's do it let's make a couple extra cashhhhhh, it wouldn't hurt rightt??)
I've read that it would work if I delete Tethering Manager or Tethering Provisions with Titanium Backup, I'm on official Stock ICS rooted / I deleted Tethering Provisions only because I don't have Tethering manager in my apps and still nothing - I'm still gething redirected.
I just want to mention that when I deleted Tethering provisions (I restarted the phone, the tethering worked for like 5 minutes and then stopped working again).
So anyone have any ideas how to stop them from screwing around with their clients?
You weren't aware the 2gb plan did not come with tethering? It's told to you when you choose the plan. 5gb and 10gb do, unlimited 4G does not, nor does 2gb.
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algorhythm said:
You weren't aware the 2gb plan did not come with tethering? It's told to you when you choose the plan. 5gb and 10gb do, unlimited 4G does not, nor does 2gb.
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Yeah, it says it anywhere you look at plan info on the website.
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Tmobile blocks tethering from their end. To tether you'll need to use chrome as tmobile cant tell the difference from the mobile chrome browser.
Ok it doesn't metter I wasn't aware ok? So how do we fix it?
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Ok it doesn't metter I wasn't aware ok? So how do we fix it?
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Add tethering.
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algorhythm said:
Add tethering.
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This is the easiest way to make sure it works 100%... You can have tethering working with chrome browser, and most other tablets or phones. Tmobile can't tell the difference. Anything else is hit or miss...
Instead of using the stock tethering option download a separate application for tethering. Although some of them are still blocked I have heard that using the clock work mod tethering app will work. I guess mainly because it uses an app on your phone and a client app on the computer.
But there are several apps out that will get around t Mobile blocking tethering. Just looking up and trying out..
Also if you use AOKP . the built in tethering works fine it might also be the same in cM 10 or even 9. I know this because I use the brand new fully unlimited 4 G Plan and I need full to tether just fine to my laptop without any extra applications.
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pottyvick said:
This is the easiest way to make sure it works 100%... You can have tethering working with chrome browser, and most other tablets or phones. Tmobile can't tell the difference. Anything else is hit or miss...
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I use chrome all the time and I get the tmo website. the reason you see the page now is because old tmobile sim cards takes a while for them to realize that you are tethering. as the new sim doesnt. tmobile probably already figured you were tethering.
you can also flash a custom rom and then you can tether that way
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I use chrome all the time and I get the tmo website. the reason you see the page now is because old tmobile sim cards takes a while for them to realize that you are tethering. as the new sim doesnt. tmobile probably already figured you were tethering.
you can also flash a custom rom and then you can tether that way
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I am on Jedi Mind Trick and tethering only works for me on chrome and my ps3 when using netflix or the youtube app... from what i've read tmobile is using user agent strings to block tethering... Meaning if you use IE then they know its a desktop and block it. They dont know the netflix im using is from the ps3... but again, thats what i read. I will try that fox wifi app i read about...
Tethering works on cm9 for me
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All of the above reply's are not correct I tried different ROMS and it still redirects me to their website, I tried outside applications too it doesn't work
and yes I tried the AOKP and CM 9 or 10 too, same thing
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Tethering works on cm9 for me
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On a laptop/dektop with any browser or program?
And on the new unlimited plan?
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On a laptop/dektop with any browser or program?
And on the new unlimited plan?
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How much does it cost the new unlimited plan, because right now when I get redirected it asks me to add tethering for $14.99, does that mean that I have to pay my $10 bucks for internet + $14.99 for tether?
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How much does it cost the new unlimited plan, because right now when I get redirected it asks me to add tethering for $14.99, does that mean that I have to pay my $10 bucks for internet + $14.99 for tether?
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10 bucks? what data plan do you have?
martybg said:
All of the above reply's are not correct I tried different ROMS and it still redirects me to their website, I tried outside applications too it doesn't work
and yes I tried the AOKP and CM 9 or 10 too, same thing
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You must have missed my reply to add the tethering option to your plan
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algorhythm said:
You must have missed my reply to add the tethering option to your plan
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Its not needed.. only if you want to tether without any hassles...
Then you guys have missed my first post, I signed for unlimited internet in the beginning like I said my plan is old and who are they to tell me how I should use my internet? If that sound fair to you for me it doesn't!
martybg said:
Then you guys have missed my first post, I signed for unlimited internet in the beginning like I said my plan is old and who are they to tell me how I should use my internet? If that sound fair to you for me it doesn't!
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it doesnt state in the OP that you on the new unlimited plan. But either way, its Tmobiles network and they decide what to do with it. Without paying for tethering you will not be able to tether without issues from time to time. Try an app called foxfi, that might work...
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who are they to tell me how I should use my internet?
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They are your provider. I don't agree with it but it is what it is.
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[Q] Which version is best for use with TZones?

I've got a TZones plan, and would like to move to a Note 2. Which of the three Note models is the best choice for me between the AT&T I317, the Canadian T889V, and the international N7100/N7105. I'm in SoCal, so if LTE is coming I'm thinking it'll be here soon. I really need to be able to wifi tether, that is a key function for me.
Thanks for the advice and help!
No advice?
Ditch tzones, cause they could do a force upgrade, they are being more diligent in checking devices that log on, but if u was to go with tones, I would use a rooted international, which would only get you edge anyway.
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Ok, assuming I do ditch tzones, is there a plan that doesn't have data caps and allows me to wifi tether?
Also, if I want to keep trying my luck, is the T889V the best choice? I've read the blocks on Canadian phones have been very few.
Wow, you're really still using tzones, huh? And you expect to be able to use unlimited 4g data with tethering? Ya Got balls, buddy
I can't help you with device choices, only people that could are the ones who have taken the risk and experimented with different devices.
But, I can tell you there is no data feature that's completely unlimited AND includes tethering officially. Tmobile uses throttling, so when you hit your "softcap* for the month, your internet speeds are turned down painfully slow (like down to 100kbps).
Assuming you changed to a value plan(since you seem like the type that is fine with paying full price upfront for the phone), here are your choices:
2gb softcap, no tethering = $10
5gb softcap, tethering = $25
10gb softcap, tethering = $55
Truly unlimited, no softcap, but also no tethering = $20
Note that some people are still finding ways to get around the tethering block on non-tethering data features, but results are extremely mixed. So if you're willing to experiment(and, of course, be violating tmobile's terms), you MIGHT be able tether under the radar. I suppose you are willing to, since you're still trying to use a 2004 flip phone data feature on a galaxy note 2
Anyway, good luck man. Hope that helps.
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Tmobile uses throttling, so when you hit your "softcap* for the month, your internet speeds are turned down painfully slow (like down to 100kbps).
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Or as what we, ex Sprint users, refer to as "Blazing fast Internet" :laugh:
I guess I could go with truly unlimited and add tethering...the tethering is important to me.
You can't add tethering to the truly unlimited feature.
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So no cap and no tether, or tether and throttle? Booooooo
When I say tether, if root isnt the first word that comes to mind then there is probably something wrong
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When I say tether, if root isnt the first word that comes to mind then there is probably something wrong
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I didn't follow...I'm not quick...

Tmobile wifi tethering promotion

I looked and didn't see any threads about this, but Tmobile is currently offering an upgrade from the 500mb hotspot that comes with the unlimited plan for free. If you're on the unlimited plan just call em and you will get 2.5gb hotspot for free.
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I can confirm!!
bobby3306 said:
I looked and didn't see any threads about this, but Tmobile is currently offering an upgrade from the 500mb hotspot that comes with the unlimited plan for free. If you're on the unlimited plan just call em and you will get 2.5gb hotspot for free.
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Called T-Mobile and confirmed the promotion, went from 500Mb to 2.5Gb at no charge.
Yup I wouldn't lie to ya lol. .. just after you call confirm on my Tmobile app. It took 2 calls for me b4 was applied correctly.
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And you may also want to check if you were on the 2.5 GB upgrade because you'll get bumped up to 4.5 instead of giving you the 2.5 for 10.00 cheaper...
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I just noticed that you could also go online to your Tmobile account and make the switch there (and possibly the Tmo app).
I just wonder if there are any hidden changes/limits to the service after the switch is made..
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I just noticed that you could also go online to your Tmobile account and make the switch there (and possibly the Tmo app).
I just wonder if there are any hidden changes/limits to the service after the switch is made..
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only "hidden" thing I noticed is it's not for people with truly unlimited, it's for people with unlimited everything. Like unlimited talk text and data, not just unlimited data.
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2.5gb hotspot is pretty big step up. Great move from Tmob
Totally worked, thanks!
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lr54912 said:
Called T-Mobile and confirmed the promotion, went from 500Mb to 2.5Gb at no charge.
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When I called today the representative said there is no such promotion. Has the promotion expired or did I just happen to reach someone who isn't very good at her job?
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lalec said:
When I called today the representative said there is no such promotion. Has the promotion expired or did I just happen to reach someone who isn't very good at her job?
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There is some confusion about this....
It isn't really a promotion. What it is, is that tmobile has changed their base tethering pool, from 500MB to 2.5GB.
If you look at your account online, you should see your unlimited data, with 500MB of smart phone tethering, which costs $20. You can upgrade that to the same unlimited data with 2.5GB of tethering... for $20.
so unless you look, you don't notice that it is there. Had mine put on 2 days ago.
Thank you OP for this thread!! 2.5GB, woohoo!!! All I did was called and they did it for me, easy as hell!!:laugh:
Just did it online for my account. 2.5GB for no additional charge. Awesome.
Just did it myself, had to update my plan for 5 dollars but, both my phones got it 2.5 gigs a piece
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Rainbowbright081 said:
Just did it myself, had to update my plan for 5 dollars but, both my phones got it 2.5 gigs a piece
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Nice find, just switched both the phones on my plan to the new data plans!
Still working
Just noticed this thread gave them a call and they upgraded me to 2.5Gb for free. AWESOME THANK YOU OP
I'm on unlimited plan with 2.5GB data. I just check online if i upgrade to 4.5GB they only give me 500MB?
epsix said:
I'm on unlimited plan with 2.5GB data. I just check online if i upgrade to 4.5GB they only give me 500MB?
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I thought that every other plan without unlimited gets to use there whole data on tethering. So the 4.5 plan can use 4.5 gb on tethering. But the unlimited can only use 2.5 gb on tethering.
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I have 4.5gb and I was wondering if you have a unlimited data plan can you tap into the unlimited data instead of your hot spot data which may save us some money for the hot spot plan
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Well I have 2.5 GB for 10 dollar a month, just call them up with unlimited data +2.5GB tethering only add another 10 buck equal 20 buck a month sweet.
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STILL WORKS- CONFIRMED. I have unlimited everything on my S4 which included 500MB in mobile hotspot. I just called, they "updated my account type" then 3 secs while still on the phone I got a text saying the generic "features changed on my account." 2.5GB of tethering for FREE

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