This, to me, seems like a case of people having unrealistic expectations. I think my generation (under 30) has forgotten that sometimes you have to work within

This, to me, seems like a case of people having unrealistic expectations. I think my generation (under 30) has forgotten that sometimes you have to work within the system to beat it. Android is a huge step in the right direction and the fact that carriers are letting it on their network at all is a big win. But, for now, the carriers still run the show. And while I hate that fact I realize it’s the reality and forgive Google for not wanting to get in a war with providers over tethering. A war that would risk getting them booted off the network entirely. Right now Android needs to be given time to grow and get some market share (and with it some leverage). Once it gets that it can start to dictate terms (look at Apple and AT&T)