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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!).

1Brite1 said:
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.

WiFi Hotspot bypass?

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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T mobile unlimited data?

I went with their unlimited 4g data plan yesterday they told me I couldn't use hotspot anymore. So now I need to know is that feature now blocked on UN rooted phones? Because I'm running a custom tw Rom and the hotspot still works
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You can use tethering aps from Google play market
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Yeah it should be blocked if you're unrooted. It should redirect you to a page asking if you want to add it to your plan (at least that's what it did for me), etc... I actually still had issues tethering when I went to a custom tw rom but when I finally switched over to a cm10 nightly I no longer had issues tethering.

silhouette004 said:
Yeah it should be blocked if you're unrooted. It should redirect you to a page asking if you want to add it to your plan (at least that's what it did for me), etc... I actually still had issues tethering when I went to a custom tw rom but when I finally switched over to a cm10 nightly I no longer had issues tethering.
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Same here.
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The t mobile hotspot app doesn't work it'll keep directing you back to atmo webpage.but there's an app in the market which does work just tested it. T-Mobile is now the **** bet not nobody say nothing bad about T-Mobile.
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Ayocuz said:
The t mobile hotspot app doesn't work it'll keep directing you back to atmo webpage.but there's an app in the market which does work just tested it. T-Mobile is now the **** bet not nobody say nothing bad about T-Mobile.
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Works for me
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I'm rooted on the stock rom using WiFi Tether which works great.

Chicago281 said:
I'm rooted on the stock rom using WiFi Tether which works great.
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Works for me.
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If you can't get past the redirect page when you are using hot spot try using firefox. I swear it works.

Chicago281 said:
I'm rooted on the stock rom using WiFi Tether which works great.
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has been working for me for days since I signed up for unlimited 4g data plan.

I always just used PDAnet. We had a storm come through the other day and knocked out my home internet for a couple days. I had PDAnet (that I downloaded from the PLAY store) and used it to watch Netflix. Worked like a charm. Root isn't even required.

So the consensus here is that even with the (no tether unlimited 4g) plan tethering still works just fine? Or someone said that you must use firefox on the tethered pc and another said that pda.net app must be used? I'm looking to save some money by switching from my 10gig data plan but need to know that it will still tether first.

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So the consensus here is that even with the (no tether unlimited 4g) plan tethering still works just fine? Or someone said that you must use firefox on the tethered pc and another said that pda.net app must be used? I'm looking to save some money by switching from my 10gig data plan but need to know that it will still tether first.
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No one said you have to use anything. If you are rooted, tethering will work fine. You can't use the built-in tethering if you are not running a custom rom.

I too am considering the plan. Very interested to know the actual charges are at the end of billing cycle. Contracts usually have additional fees every month. That being said the cost of the plan sound really good. I am averaging about 10mb download with highs of 16mb with my no contract tmobile plan. It sucks on beachside but was kind of expecting that,can go from 100kb to 8mb down within a block or two. Might just be interference.
I would also like to know if calling mart credits can be added to the account or other providers credits work.Then I would actually be paying less than the price they are asking. About 5 percent less when i can find the codes that are still valid!
Please keep us posted everyone! Let us know if thier are any problems after tethering and how much are you tethering percentage wise daily. I want to cut out the cable and would just go to tethering for home if i can.
Also thinking that after sept 12th,tmobile may try to lure others into thier plans with free phones on that value plan,hope so,then can sell that phone(one s?) and get that Gnexus i been wanting to try .

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Same here.
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tethering to PC browsers is what sets it off. If yuo are going to tether to other phones or tablets, TMO wont make you pay for the service.

But that's not wireless
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Tmobile is lying to customers about tether

Hello. I am a bit miffed at tblowhole. I called trying to add the 14.99 tether plan to my account that has "truly unlimited 4g".
I was told it was impossible to add for it would not work. Now any good xda junky knows that this is untrue. I can tether through work around that prove them to be lying, now what has me miffed is even if we want to pay for it we can't.
Now I am wondering if we whom are on this whack ass carrier can do something about them discriminating and lying flat out to those of us on the plan. They will sell the package to everyone else but us.
I feel this is a deceptive practice and would love to get as many users as possible to write and email to the bbb and fcc for the unfair business practices.
I am fully aware of tsucktoes jargon and schpeal and know it to be flat bs. They are lying to us and refuse to offer the same services to us that they offer tiered customers.
Subscribers unite and let's figure out how to but their balls to the flame and let those of us willing to pay for it on this plan get it. I would rather be legit and not have to try an circumvent this bs through other means.
What say you?
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belial20xx said:
Hello. I am a bit miffed at tblowhole. I called trying to add the 14.99 tether plan to my account that has "truly unlimited 4g".
I was told it was impossible to add for it would not work. Now any good xda junky knows that this is untrue. I can tether through work around that prove them to be lying, now what has me miffed is even if we want to pay for it we can't.
Now I am wondering if we whom are on this whack ass carrier can do something about them discriminating and lying flat out to those of us on the plan. They will sell the package to everyone else but us.
I feel this is a deceptive practice and would love to get as many users as possible to write and email to the bbb and fcc for the unfair business practices.
I am fully aware of tsucktoes jargon and schpeal and know it to be flat bs. They are lying to us and refuse to offer the same services to us that they offer tiered customers.
Subscribers unite and let's figure out how to but their balls to the flame and let those of us willing to pay for it on this plan get it. I would rather be legit and not have to try an circumvent this bs through other means.
What say you?
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It's not that the "can't" do it, it's that they "won't". If they were to offer that option to the truly unlimited plan I'm sure they would increase the cost of that plan quite a bit. I don't see how this decision could be called "deceptive" since the plan description does say "Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service not compatible with Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data."

The reason they have tethering plans with caps as well as the unlimited plan is because they don't allow tethering on the unlimited plan. If you want to tether get a capped plan.
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Get a custom rom and tether...
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You weren't lied to. T-Mobile reps can't add mobile hotspot along with Unlimited 4g. It wouldn't work when they process it in the system. Complaining about this when you post on a developers forum which has posted plenty of work arounds seem childish. Be grateful that T-Mobile even offers unlimited 4G and didn't follow AT&T and Verizon in capping data.
Root your phone and download wifi tether. Problem solved in less than an hour.

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It's not that the "can't" do it, it's that they "won't". If they were to offer that option to the truly unlimited plan I'm sure they would increase the cost of that plan quite a bit. I don't see how this decision could be called "deceptive" since the plan description does say "Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service not compatible with Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data."
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That's my point. They are discriminating those of us on the plan by refusing to offer what they can and lie saying it's impossible to add.
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Well, you tether with the option which you're not supposed to.
You can do it for "quickie", but you're warned. You may be moved out the "unlimited" option and moved to 5GB or 10GB and you're flagged.
I wouldn't risk it because I need it (remote desktop uses a lot of data), and I have webconnect plan so I just use it when I need it.

Classick206 said:
You weren't lied to. T-Mobile reps can't add mobile hotspot along with Unlimited 4g. It wouldn't work when they process it in the system. Complaining about this when you post on a developers forum which has posted plenty of work arounds seem childish. Be grateful that T-Mobile even offers unlimited 4G and didn't follow AT&T and Verizon in capping data.
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Actually the report did in fact tell me it was impossible to get around this. Not being childish as you say. I just would prefer to do it legit and they won't allow us too. I don't wish to get blocked or termed for toss violations.
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It's on their website that you can't add tethering, it's in their terms of service, and the rep on the phone told you they don't do it. Where are they deceiving you? Obviously it's possible but it's not allowed because they don't want people using their phones as a modem for their entire house.
If you hate tmobile so much pay the ETF and switch carriers.

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That's my point. They are discriminating those of us on the plan by refusing to offer what they can and lie saying it's impossible to add.
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How is that discrimination? If they were to allow tethering on the unlimited plan then many people would turn off their home internet service and just use their phone's mobile hotspot feature. This would drastically increase the data usage on T-Mobile's network and slow down service for everyone. That's why the unlimited plan cannot be used with the mobile hotspot service.

On an unlimited plan it makes sense for them NOT to allow tethering. Think what would happen to the bandwidth if everyone started tethering with unlimited data. Business sense is all that is, and I prefer they keep it that what so my data plan doesn't go up in price. That would happen for sure if that were to happen. Sorry but that's just now it is.
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belial20xx said:
Actually the report did in fact tell me it was impossible to get around this. Not being childish as you say. I just would prefer to do it legit and they won't allow us too. I don't wish to get blocked or termed for toss violations.
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What "report"? It is not possible to process in the system. I have seen someone try to do it right in front of me, it cannot be done. Get over it, it isn't a huge deal. If you want to tether use the 10GB plan with tethering, it's that simple.
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Classick206 said:
You weren't lied to. T-Mobile reps can't add mobile hotspot along with Unlimited 4g. It wouldn't work when they process it in the system. Complaining about this when you post on a developers forum which has posted plenty of work arounds seem childish. Be grateful that T-Mobile even offers unlimited 4G and didn't follow AT&T and Verizon in capping data.
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And we wonder why our country is being ran in to the ground, no body seems to care about **** companies do. I was told they could add it but it would not work. I told the to humor me and add it so I can see. Then it was a mad mitt flop to "oh I can't do that" whatever. And besides this is in the general section dude. Not the dev section so chill out. Am I the only one whom would rather do it legitimately and not be force to work around it. I have done so but nonetheless I would be willing to 15 to 25 for the option. Unlike many would want it free.
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chucktdriscoll said:
How is that discrimination? If they were to allow tethering on the unlimited plan then many people would turn off their home internet service and just use their phone's mobile hotspot feature. This would drastically increase the data usage on T-Mobile's network and slow down service for everyone. That's why the unlimited plan cannot be used with the mobile hotspot service.
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Because they offer it to every other plan. You should be a tmo spokesman.
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Play by the rules or move to another carrier. None of them allow unlimited data with tethering. Get over it
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joshnichols189 said:
What "report"? It is not possible to process in the system. I have seen someone try to do it right in front of me, it cannot be done. Get over it, it isn't a huge deal. If you want to tether use the 10GB plan with tethering, it's that simple.
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Sorry was to say rep as in csr. And as a tech it is not that simple. How people can condone tactics as such is boggling. It is apparently clear you do not get the point.
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awrnsmn said:
On an unlimited plan it makes sense for them NOT to allow tethering. Think what would happen to the bandwidth if everyone started tethering with unlimited data. Business sense is all that is, and I prefer they keep it that what so my data plan doesn't go up in price. That would happen for sure if that were to happen. Sorry but that's just now it is.
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Hey I am not wanting free tether here. They could make a killing to offer it a 25 on this plan. Any one on it knows if you use their app it takes you to a screen that offers you it at 25. Try it and you will see.
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psykhotic said:
It's on their website that you can't add tethering, it's in their terms of service, and the rep on the phone told you they don't do it. Where are they deceiving you? Obviously it's possible but it's not allowed because they don't want people using their phones as a modem for their entire house.
If you hate tmobile so much pay the ETF and switch carriers.
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Where did I say I hate tmo??? Just miffed. Your last statement is also adding to my argument. It a type of profiling and discrimination. Even to offer a limited tether option would be fair compared to saying it can't be done. What happened to our nation man. Seems everyone nowadays rolls over fast to the corporatization of every thing. Soon there will be a tos at a store to by a candy bar at this rate.
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Play by the rules or move to another carrier. None of them allow unlimited data with tethering. Get over it
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Grow a pair man. We can get this if people would be willing to stand up and try to fight for it. But I forgot we live in a time where no one is willing to due to fear of repercussions.
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belial20xx said:
Grow a pair man. We can get this if people would be willing to stand up and try to fight for it. But I forgot we live in a time where no one is willing to due to fear of repercussions.
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Get over it, really. There's nothing we can do that will force T-Mo to allow tethering on the Truly Unlimited plan, nothing, it doesn't make business sense for them to do it, and all your ranting and raving over it just makes you look childish, especially here
I'm getting tired of these kids from the Me generation, it's always about what they want and how unfair reality is