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Ok so sprint is suppose to be launching LTE on the 15th of July I my self do not live in one of the LTE launch cities ( El Paso Tx where I live probably won't see LTE till 2014 knowing sprint) back to what I was saying I will be in San Antonio the weekend they launch I'm excited to try this out seeing how I've never even tried wimax do u guys think sprints LTE speeds will be anything close to AT&T or Verizon's I've seen speed test up to 30 to 40 mb down I know that's not on average but still amazing u think sprint can compete? Also with this coming out how long u think sprint will stay unlimited....I barely get 10mbs from my local Time Warner cable at my house! if lte is pushing that speed and still unlimited I'll just tether like crazy..so i just want feedback anyone think unlimited data is coming to a end with lte or special lte plans coming out??
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Edit: my first 4g test!

Rev3ge07 said:
Ok so sprint is suppose to be launching LTE on the 15th of July I my self do not live in one of the LTE launch cities ( El Paso Tx where I live probably won't see LTE till 2014 knowing sprint) back to what I was saying I will be in San Antonio the weekend they launch I'm excited to try this out seeing how I've never even tried wimax do u guys think sprints LTE speeds will be anything close to AT&T or Verizon's I've seen speed test up to 30 to 40 mb down I know that's not on average but still amazing u think sprint can compete? Also with this coming out how long u think sprint will stay unlimited....I barely get 10mbs from my local Time Warner cable if lte is pushing that speed and still unlimited I'll just tether like crazy..so i just want feedback anyone think unlimited data is coming to a end with lte or special lte plans coming out??
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I think they will remain with the unlimited plans until the LTE is spread out to more than just a few cities. After that, I would guess it's over for the unlimited
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20blks said:
I think they will remain with the unlimited plans until the LTE is spread out to more than just a few cities. After that, I would guess it's over for the unlimited
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I hope not I swear the only thing keeping me with sprint is their data plan T-Mobile is really tempting me to go to them I pray they dont
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Sprint will not stick to unlimited data plans when they roll out their Network Vision to more cities. That's what I think.
As for the speeds. It won't be as fast. Some users have already posted the speeds for lte and it's not as fast as Verizon or AT&T.

Rev3ge07 said:
I hope not I swear the only thing keeping me with sprint is their data plan T-Mobile is really tempting me to go to them I pray they dont
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Their unlimited data offering is a major differentiation point. Take that away and Spring will see an exodus of customers.

DarkManX4lf said:
Sprint will not stick to unlimited data plans when they roll out their Network Vision to more cities. That's what I think.
As for the speeds. It won't be as fast. Some users have already posted the speeds for lte and it's not as fast as Verizon or AT&T.
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I did a search before posting didn't really find anything on sprint lte speeds do u know what the average was????
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For anyone that needed updates! This link is directly for the Chicago area but you can go to other posts for different markets.
http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...-schedule-details-for-sprints-chicago-market/

Here in wichita ks my 4g icon keeps popping on... when it is on i have done a speed test and it will jump up to 1.7 mbps and stay there solid like it is capped... normal 3g speed tests only get .5 to .7...
So we'll see what the next few days bring
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Sprint has recently been more aggressive with free tethering. The data that comes through when tethering isn't the same as what would come through just using your phone and if you use a bunch I'm sure they will start looking... Then giving the shutdown sandwich.
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Has anyone tried prl changing and roaming on Verizon LTE? Is the Sprint radio compatible?
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jiffy1080 said:
Sprint has recently been more aggressive with free tethering. The data that comes through when tethering isn't the same as what would come through just using your phone and if you use a bunch I'm sure they will start looking... Then giving the shutdown sandwich.
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how is the data different? I use lots of data anyways between 3 to 5gb? Even on this slow 3g how can they tell?
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Rev3ge07 said:
how is the data different? I use lots of data anyways between 3 to 5gb? Even on this slow 3g how can they tell?
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The actual websites may not be different, but there is definitely a difference in the data sent and received. For example, when your computer or phone requests a website, it sends information like which browser and OS you use. This particular info can be spoofed, so it's not a huge problem, but there are differences in the ways different operating systems handle packets, and that can't be hidden.

Rev3ge07 said:
how is the data different? I use lots of data anyways between 3 to 5gb? Even on this slow 3g how can they tell?
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Sprint read packets being sent using free tethering and determining what you've been doing while tethering, most of this only occurs when tethering has been drastically abused.
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I used wireless tethering to play mw3 on Xbox live for a month or so never got a call from sprint lol
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RPerry435 said:
I used wireless tethering to play mw3 on Xbox live for a month or so never got a call from sprint lol
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On sprints 3g u were able to play Xbox is that even possible I've don't that on tmobiles hspda but not sprint
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Rev3ge07 said:
how is the data different? I use lots of data anyways between 3 to 5gb? Even on this slow 3g how can they tell?
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3-5gb of data a lot? Lolololol. We have guys in the rezound forum, while I don't agree with what they are doing, hitting near a 1TB in a month. He has plenty of picture and video proof.
I do 15-20gb a month on LTE.
Also I don't think they can tell if you are tethering on LTE. All data looks identical.
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no sprint WILL keep unlimited data and the lte will not be quite as fast as at&t or verizon perhaps a few megs slower but i could care less the 12 megs i got with wimax were plenty enough all i want is a LTE connection that does not drop every 5 mins sprint has to keep unlimted data otherwise they WILL lose millions of customers

Technically speaking it shouldn't be able to hit as high for peak speeds using a 5x5 carrier vs 10x10 that the other guys use. Sprint has expressed how they are not looking to get into a peak speed war with the other carriers (since they would lose at it), instead they intend to focus on consistency. The hardware they are using will be able to (in the future like 2013/2014) hand off between all of their spectrum for all of their services, and with the rebranding of the 800MHz their coverage will be dramatically increased for voice (and later LTE as well). If Sprint can make their LTE network consistently around 6-12MB/s and keep it unlimited I would be very happy.
As for staying unlimited, I don't see why they can't continue it for the next few years if they choose. Sprint will probably see a net decrease in the cost of operating their new network vs the old one and nextel, and if they are not going for all out peak speeds they won't have that to contend with. The unlimited is the ONLY thing that keeps a lot of people with Sprint, if it wasn't for that I know I would have left. This will continue to be the case, if they end unlimited, Verizon with their big network will look pretty. Verizon and AT&T with their faster LTE networks will look nicer. For the next two years at least the only thing that differentiates Sprint is unlimited, so I think it's unlikely they would change that.
Now, I do foresee Sprint throttling your speeds past a certain amount of usage (hopefully over 5 or 10GB), or during peak hours for heavy users, but as long as they only throttle to a respectable amount I can live with that.

Hopefully southern california gets 4g lte im dying here using the wifi at home

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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Free hotspot?

I was wondering if there was a way to get free personal hotspot service. I wss planning on paying for it (14.99/month) but I cant add it to my account it conflicts with the features in my plan... Is there anyway I can do this, without using pdanet or any other apps like that? Also I don't mind rooting my device. Thanks in advance!
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Conflicts with what features? There should be no issue adding hotspot to your plan even if you have unlimited everything. What plan are you on and what features do t ou have?
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You can't get Hotspot with the Unlimited Data Plan.

Thetenthdr said:
You can't get Hotspot with the Unlimited Data Plan.
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Ill check...I can see where you might not be able to...but if you pay...you should get...really you may be teathering wirelessly but then why do they call unlimited data unlimited if you cant add tge hotspot?
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chrishoyt2012 said:
Conflicts with what features? There should be no issue adding hotspot to your plan even if you have unlimited everything. What plan are you on and what features do t ou have?
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This is what happens when I try to add it.
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You cant have Unlimited 4G Data and HotSpot. You have to choose if you want a "capped" plan + HotSpot or Unlimited 4G Data. T-Mobile is here to make money, just like any other company, and from that perspective it simply wouldn't make sense to let customers tether and eat up as much data as they want while still keeping the second cheapest data plan.

chrishoyt2012 said:
Conflicts with what features? There should be no issue adding hotspot to your plan even if you have unlimited everything. What plan are you on and what features do t ou have?
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Actually with the unlimited plan they do not offer hotspot service, I had the same issue when I joined tmobile so I rooted my phone and cm10 or 10.1 all you have to do is turn it on and you are ready to go
If you don't want to root you phone there is a app called open garden that allows you to share you internet connection to any other device using Bluetooth (as long as the device has 4.0 or newer OS), I haven't played with it to much but consumes less batter and also allows you to share with a desktop / laptop PC
Give it a shot

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Oh... Didnt see that lol. Thanks.
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chibra said:
Actually with the unlimited plan they do not offer hotspot service, I had the same issue when I joined tmobile so I rooted my phone and cm10 or 10.1 all you have to do is turn it on and you are ready to go
If you don't want to root you phone there is a app called open garden that allows you to share you internet connection to any other device using Bluetooth (as long as the device has 4.0 or newer OS), I haven't played with it to much but consumes less batter and also allows you to share with a desktop / laptop PC
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I'll check that app out. Thanks.
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T-mobile makes money...trust me on that...but unlimited means no data cap...which should mean infinite data usage...yet they always have that fine print thst zeros out "unlimited". Oh well.
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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!!
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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..

icruisin said:
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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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