Tether Says Apple Pulled iTether App Over Carrier Burden - Page 2

emwgradstudent · Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM

Reading deeper into this, I believe Apple pulled it under pressure from the networks, who would rather people pay the fees for tethering. I think Apple approved this app knowing full well they would be asked to pull it by the carriers.

When you look at this way, I applaud Apple for allowing people to get their hands on the app to begin with. A little rebellion from within Apple against the network's high prices? Maybe!

Kid A · Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LD

"If your app is rejected, we have a Review Board that you can appeal to. If you run to the press and trash us, it never helps."

From the App store guidelines.

where'd they trash apple? i didn't see any trashing.

Gemütlichkeit · Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM

If anyone acts shocked or surprised over this they need to be flogged.

Move along people, just another company trying to get one over the major cellphone providers.

ouimetnick · Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM

Why do carriers care? If I have say a 1GB per month plan, why does it matter if I use that 1GB over the month on my phone, or in one day (or week) on my computer? 1GB is 1GB, why does it matter how I use it, on which device, or how fast I use it? 1GB is 1GB, and its my 1GB to use.. after all the customer is paying for the 1GB, shouldn't they be able to use it how ever THEY wish?

Jerome Morrow · Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM

America - a place where dreams come true ... not if you want to tether your phone connection though.

Why do you people allow to be raped?

soco · Nov 29, 2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hitekalex

What specifically about Tether's response is it that you find objectionable or unfair?

Specifically what I said. They're huffing and puffing about the deciscion of a company who controls an App Store to pull an app that they control from that store after financially supporting companies (carriers in this case) complained of it's capabilities.

Essentially, you go to a candy store to buy M&Ms. Obviously the candy store is selling these M&Ms and splits profit with Mars candy company in the sense that they bought the M&Ms at one price, and to you another.

You come to find out that the candy store owner decided that his truck drivers were complaining about the M&Ms they had to deliver to the store for whatever reason. The pressure from the drivers is enough, and the store no longer sells M&Ms.

Now tell me, does Mars candy company have any right to be mad at this candy store?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerome Morrow

America - a place where dreams come true ... not if you want to tether your phone connection though.

Why do you people allow to be raped?

Seriously?

Skika · Nov 29, 2011, 01:04 PM

US carriers are the best trolls.

gugy · Nov 29, 2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen

Total agree with the developer on this one.

Yep, Carriers suck.
I believe most people just need once in awhile access to data on their computers while at spots were no wi-fi is available. That is hardly a burden on carriers. Of course there are always few individuals that will be exception but the majority gets screwed by greedy bastards that run those carriers.

kevinkt · Nov 29, 2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

All to be expected, except Tether's reaction. Seems like a lot of huff and puff at a house they (Tether) have no right to try and blow down.

...............yeah

opticalserenity · Nov 29, 2011, 01:05 PM

I would have bought the app had their website worked. Instead of blaming Apple, how about first having a suitable infrastructure.

I realize that there are only a few Blackberry users out there left, but their hosting really should have been better to handle iOS' crowd.

Jerome Morrow · Nov 29, 2011, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen

Total agree with the developer on this one.

Indeed. This excuse is a pile of horse crap.

Certinfy · Nov 29, 2011, 01:07 PM

So because of US carriers we all don't get the app?

Jerome Morrow · Nov 29, 2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

Seriously?

Oh wait ... it was before or after i took my pills.

zipster · Nov 29, 2011, 01:07 PM

Yeah, it was pulled because every iOS blog on the internet kept publicizing it.

soco · Nov 29, 2011, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TallGuy1970

I think you've got it all wrong. Tether was up front with Apple about their app (at least they say they were), even answering specific questions about the app. Apple approved it for the app store, but then it gets pulled about a day later.

It seems obvious to me that the carriers didn't like that people were able to tether their computers to their iPhones without paying the carrier's extra fee. Apple caved to the complaints from the carriers!

Again, just because Tether did everything right here doesn't mean that Apple wasn't within their rights to change their minds or correct a mistake they made.

It's their store. Yes, they caved to the carriers. Also their right.

You're all so entitled, it's disturbing. If you don't like this crap, don't support the companies who act this way. You can prance around all you want loving Apple, but when you start trying to flip out about this kind of stuff, logic is going to come out and make you feel silly.

Enough of the "grr, I'm angry!" and start taking action. Buy into another ecosystem.

3goldens · Nov 29, 2011, 01:08 PM

it doesn't work anyway.

the files you download are corrupt and there is no way to get in touch with the company.

thief's!

kironin · Nov 29, 2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOrioles33

Thats what I dont understand. You can stream Netflix and Pandora all day long but you cant tether. Makes no sense.

It makes sense like charging an extra monthly fee for texting makes sense. The carrier's see it as a way make for you to pay twice for the same service. It costs them essentially nothing to provide since you already essentially have it.

It's easy near 100% profit for them.

Jerome Morrow · Nov 29, 2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Certinfy

So because of US carriers we all don't get the app?

Yeah those poor carriers and their already oversold networks. Let's not damage them by paying more money

hexonxonx · Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grodyzo

I find this statement grossly underestimated:

Sitting and watching a few YouTube videos everyday will push you way over that.

Easy to do. I've used 74MB in the last two hours since acquiring this app.

pmz · Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM

It's all greed and ************

This tyranny over 3G needs to END. TODAY.

Kid A · Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

All to be expected, except Tether's reaction. Seems like a lot of huff and puff at a house they (Tether) have no right to try and blow down.

your comment is fail.

they didn't huff.
they didn't puff.
they didn't (as of yet) try to blow down Steve's house.

they took a risk and made an app.
they played by all the rules and cooperated with "the house".
it got pulled.
they're naturally disappointed.
they issued a very calm, measured response.

what would you have them do differently???

Chairman.Jobbie · Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM

I guess the app can never be updated by the developer can it?

If no, then i guess the usefulness of this app could be NIL by the next iOS5 update?

Is the similiar NetShare app still working on iOS5?

pmz · Nov 29, 2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3goldens

it doesn't work anyway.

the files you download are corrupt and there is no way to get in touch with the company.

thief's!

They're not thieves. AT&T is. Verizon is. Sprint is.

TimTheEnchanter · Nov 29, 2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MultiMediaWill

I bet it was pulled cause Jobs got mad. How could an app this useful make it in the app store?

From the afterlife, Jobs still rules.

Toss that weed out dude, it's a bad batch!

pmz · Nov 29, 2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Pink

All to be expected, except Tether's reaction. Seems like a lot of huff and puff at a house they (Tether) have no right to try and blow down.

No right? LOL good god.

How deluded the tyrannical control of the carriers has made people.

Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM	#26
emwgradstudent macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2011	Network Pressure Reading deeper into this, I believe Apple pulled it under pressure from the networks, who would rather people pay the fees for tethering. I think Apple approved this app knowing full well they would be asked to pull it by the carriers. When you look at this way, I applaud Apple for allowing people to get their hands on the app to begin with. A little rebellion from within Apple against the network's high prices? Maybe! __________________ iPhone 4S (AT&T); 15" MacBook Pro (2011), iPad Mini Whole Earth Blog
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Gemütlichkeit macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2010	If anyone acts shocked or surprised over this they need to be flogged. Move along people, just another company trying to get one over the major cellphone providers. __________________ "It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no God." -Thomas Jefferson
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ouimetnick macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beverly, Massachusetts	Why do carriers care? If I have say a 1GB per month plan, why does it matter if I use that 1GB over the month on my phone, or in one day (or week) on my computer? 1GB is 1GB, why does it matter how I use it, on which device, or how fast I use it? 1GB is 1GB, and its my 1GB to use.. after all the customer is paying for the 1GB, shouldn't they be able to use it how ever THEY wish? __________________ Rest in peace. Steven Paul Jobs 1955-2011 (56) Thanks for your intelligence, role model, and innovations. I miss you.
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM	#30
Jerome Morrow Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United Kingdom	America - a place where dreams come true ... not if you want to tether your phone connection though. Why do you people allow to be raped?
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:04 PM	#32
Skika macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2009	US carriers are the best trolls. __________________ Macbook Pro, iPad, iPhone
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:05 PM	#35
opticalserenity macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2007	I would have bought the app had their website worked. Instead of blaming Apple, how about first having a suitable infrastructure. I realize that there are only a few Blackberry users out there left, but their hosting really should have been better to handle iOS' crowd.
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:07 PM	#37
Certinfy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London	So because of US carriers we all don't get the app?
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:07 PM	#39
zipster macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011	Yeah, it was pulled because every iOS blog on the internet kept publicizing it.
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:08 PM	#41
3goldens macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2008	it doesn't work anyway. the files you download are corrupt and there is no way to get in touch with the company. thief's! __________________ 2 iphones Ipad,* Ipad 2,* 13" Macbook-1st Gen Aluminumw/256SD 8GB Ram * Macbook pro 15" 1 TB HD8GB Ram Macbook Air-11"I7-4GB ram 128GB * Power Mac G5* 2 Time Capsules* 4 Ipod Classics*
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM	#45
pmz macrumors 68000 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ	It's all greed and ************ This tyranny over 3G needs to END. TODAY.
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Nov 29, 2011, 01:10 PM	#47
Chairman.Jobbie macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2011	I guess the app can never be updated by the developer can it? If no, then i guess the usefulness of this app could be NIL by the next iOS5 update? Is the similiar NetShare app still working on iOS5?
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