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ATT Says I'm tethering but I'm not?
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That's a case you'd lose.
When you sign a contract and agree to the ToS, there likely is language that does not allow tethering. That you agreed to unlimited data for use through that specific device.
Not saying that I would never tether on my unlimited plan but it has to be done within reason.
All you can eat buffetts can still turn you away after a point.
He was making a few assumptions:
1) jtony's iPad has 3G
2) jtony's iPad has a current data plan
3) jtony has the unlimited data plan from the iPad 1 when it was first released
They're referring to their public WiFi hotspots, not your WiFi at home.
Non-AT&T customers cannot use most of AT&T's mobile hotspots.
At least not for free anyway.
It's specifically stated in the ToS. You cannot tether without a tethering plan.
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/articles-resources/wireless-terms.jsp
Located in Section 6.2 of the AT&T Wireless Customer Agreement.
It may be but at least it would bring more attention to the issue. Also, class action may have been the wrong wording. Either way, it needs to get changed.
And just to clarify, I'm not for tethering on unlimited plans if you don't pay for it. I'm for tethering on plans that you already pay for a certain amount of data that has a cap known to the subscriber*. As far as I know, at&t and Verizon don't offer anything close to that.
* Note: I'm not talking about at&t or Verizon. I'm referring to what I think is acceptable.
My point is, why should I have to pony up more money just to use what I'm already paying for just because the device is different? That is what I think is ridiculous.
This was a very reasonable clause back when data plans offered unlimited data. However now that they are limiting usage, it seems less reasonable to also limit what you can do.
I'll be able to tell you in a month if I get a notice. I have TetherMe just in case I need it (never have before) and tested it on a few web pages to make sure it was working and what the speed was. Probably less than a few MB.
Actually, it *does*.
I do agree that they should have actually mentioned those networks where they have the sharing agreements set up.
I knew what they meant, but agreed it's poorly worded at best.
LOL yeah right....... There is no such thing as a scam being allowed, the test of the class action suit is that the Carriers have exclusive rights to us ( the feds regulate the companies ) and we have little choice in who we use, just a handful of companies. Also the idea they can just charge more for use, charge more for the same data use....... Come on they are wrong,
Its like here's a glass of water, you pay a $1 for it and you pour it on your head, oh that will be a $1 more, why? You used the water on your body and thats now a shower and they are $2, if you drank the same water it would be $1.
The data use is the same if I look at a website with the phone or on my Laptop.
Unlimited should = Unlimited
of course I argue you can get into trouble with the carriers but doesn't mean I agree and don't think there is something to a fight with this issue.
A stupid argument At&t has is that its not supposed to be for primary internet use, yet they sell modems for laptops and tethering programs using the same 3G and Data....... Its all about money and we are getting scammed
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I bet they are checking your data usage. They might be seeing how much you are using an hr.
James
I bet they are checking your data usage. They might be seeing how much you are using an hr.
James
Getting scammed? It's their data and they can sell it for whatever they want. Simple supply and demand here. They're in it to make money. Capitalism at its best. Why is that hard to understand? Yeah it sucks..but that the gold ole USA.
LOL no I tether, in fact I would join a class action suit against the charge for tethering, I contend its Double dipping. WHy pay for the same service twice?
While you are both correct in THEORY a class action wouldn't stand a chance (which is why no money grubbing lawyer has brought one for this to date) because when you sign your CONTRACT you are agreeing to their rules whether you like them or not. Suing because you don't like their rules doesn't work.
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There are three people who now said they received the emails. Two posts at the same time in different forums the same email. It looks legit.
einmusiker said:
There are three people who now said they received the emails. Two posts at the same time in different forums the same email. It looks legit.
I'd say your right, only in that 4.3 completed the native tethering support, allowing ATT to offer an official wifi solution. ATT has always had the ability to detect devices using tethering. This simply marks the first time ATT has used that data to enforce account rules. I highly doubt that the version of iOS effects ATT's ability to flag your account. Other threads have reports of users as far back as 4.0.1 receiving emails.