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Well, as the commercials say, it is the "Fastest 3G Network in the U.S." that you're paying for (Eye Roll) Seriously though I think this is one practice that p

Well, as the commercials say, it is the "Fastest 3G Network in the U.S." that you're paying for (Eye Roll) Seriously though I think this is one practice that people should protest. I have no problem with AT&T charging for the equipment itself but if they advertise "unlimited data" than you should get "unlimited data" regardless of what screen it's on. Don't get me wrong, I see their side of it. If people can tether they'll use more bandwidth which will cost AT&T more. So they want to charge more. I get the business reasons on their side. But last I checked it was still a crime to advertise fradulently and that's what I consider their "unlimited data" plan to be. Just because the Cellular companies have banded together to make this pricing the norm doesn't make it right.

ghshephard 17y ago
I think the argument is "Unlimited Data for the iPhone" - not for a laptop connected to it. If that is the case, I wish they would make it explicit.
- jonhohle 17y ago
  > Furthermore, plans(unless specifically designated for tethering usage) cannot be used for any applications that tether the device (through use of, including without limitation, connection kits, other phone/PDA-to computer accessories, BLUETOOTH® or any other wireless technology) to Personal Computers (including without limitation, laptops), or other equipment for any purpose That's not explicit?
  - ghshephard 17y ago
    It is, and I stand corrected. When I went to check the "Data Plan" feature, I saw the following text - which didn't note the no-tethering. I should have drilled down. http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/packages/packages-details.jsp?q_package=sku3790236&_requestid=108919 http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/packages/pack... ---SNIP---- Feature Please note: Data plan for iPhone is required for the life of your iPhone service and cannot be removed in the future. Data Plan for iPhone $30.00/month Data Plan for iPhone includes unlimited data in the U.S. Access rich HTML email and desktop-level web browsing, as well as Visual Voicemail to listen to voicemail messages in any order you choose. Please note: AT&T is Apple's exclusive carrier partner for iPhone in the United States. An eligible data plan for iPhone is required. This data plan covers data usage in the United States and does not cover international data usage and charges. If AT&T determines that you are using an iPhone on your account without an eligible data plan, AT&T reserves the right to add an eligible data plan to your account and bill you the appropriate monthly fee. ---SNIP----

ghshephard 17y ago

I think the argument is "Unlimited Data for the iPhone" - not for a laptop connected to it. If that is the case, I wish they would make it explicit.

jonhohle 17y ago
> Furthermore, plans(unless specifically designated for tethering usage) cannot be used for any applications that tether the device (through use of, including without limitation, connection kits, other phone/PDA-to computer accessories, BLUETOOTH® or any other wireless technology) to Personal Computers (including without limitation, laptops), or other equipment for any purpose That's not explicit?
- ghshephard 17y ago
  It is, and I stand corrected. When I went to check the "Data Plan" feature, I saw the following text - which didn't note the no-tethering. I should have drilled down. http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/packages/packages-details.jsp?q_package=sku3790236&_requestid=108919 http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/packages/pack... ---SNIP---- Feature Please note: Data plan for iPhone is required for the life of your iPhone service and cannot be removed in the future. Data Plan for iPhone $30.00/month Data Plan for iPhone includes unlimited data in the U.S. Access rich HTML email and desktop-level web browsing, as well as Visual Voicemail to listen to voicemail messages in any order you choose. Please note: AT&T is Apple's exclusive carrier partner for iPhone in the United States. An eligible data plan for iPhone is required. This data plan covers data usage in the United States and does not cover international data usage and charges. If AT&T determines that you are using an iPhone on your account without an eligible data plan, AT&T reserves the right to add an eligible data plan to your account and bill you the appropriate monthly fee. ---SNIP----