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AT&T iPhone Tethering Details Emerge

gadgetdad said:
Has this actually happened to an iPhone user yet? I have only done it twice to check emails when away from wireless and have had no issues obviously. But those who surf graphically intense sites while tethering...:eek:
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I don't believe so, but I'm sure you've stayed well below the 5GB limit (as have I, I was one of the lucky few who got netshare) but it's those who get up to the 5GB limit who get into trouble.
 
TuffLuffJimmy said:
I don't believe so, but I'm sure you've stayed well below the 5GB limit (as have I, I was one of the lucky few who got netshare) but it's those who get up to the 5GB limit who get into trouble.
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So did I. I missed the 1st round of downloads but got Netshare on the 2nd. However I deleted the stupid thing. Lucky for me I hadn't emptied my trash so I just restored it from the trash, works great! LOL
 
TuffLuffJimmy said:
have fun with that. If you go over your 5GB limit (yes you already have this limit) they'll shut off your data service. And they'll be able to charge you a lot extra on account of you tethering, which is unauthorized under your wireless contract.
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I've heard a lot of talk about the "5GB" limit, but I'm mildly interested in seeing what will happen if/when AT&T starts cracking down. I'm fairly certain that we'll eventually see a lawsuit since they are clearly advertising "unlimited internet" on all of the plans in the U.S.

Bryan
 
TuffLuffJimmy said:
And how often are you doing that work out in the middle of nowhere or some place that doesn't have wifi?
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Free WiFi is rare in most of the country. Especially at airports.

It's also very easy to be onsite with a client who has their own secured WiFi, that you don't want to use and/or be monitored over.

(I used to program casino equipment and have to be onsite a lot.)
 
That is what the "fine print" is for. Unlimited up to 5GB. Sue your heart out but when youe get a a $10,000 bill, good luck with that. I am not saying it is right but that's the way things are. i use my iPhone and always stream things and come in just under 5 GB a month to be a prick.

I use my data plan to the furthest extent I can and they are banking most people won't. If you want to protest just start streaming things and stop at 4.9 GB on your phone. It isn't hard to do.
 
ryanwarsaw said:
That is what the "fine print" is for. Unlimited up to 5GB. Sue your heart out but when youe get a a $10,000 bill, good luck with that. I am not saying it is right but that's the way things are. i use my iPhone and always stream things and come in just under 5 GB a month to be a prick.

I use my data plan to the furthest extent I can and they are banking most people won't. If you want to protest just start streaming things and stop at 4.9 GB on your phone. It isn't hard to do.
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it's all deceptive advertising, if it's not unlimited they shouldn't be allowed to advertise it as such. They should just say 5gb.
 
eplchamps0304 said:
it's all deceptive advertising, if it's not unlimited they shouldn't be allowed to advertise it as such. They should just say 5gb.
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Exactly. And it's for this reason that someone will eventually sue AT&T.

When I signed the contract for my 3G, the only "fine print" was on the little sign pad (you know, the one you use when signing your credit card). I scrolled through it while the salesperson impatiently waited and nowhere did it say there was a 5GB limit. I asked if there was a more complete list of details and the store could not produce one. (even the store manager could produce one) So I can positively say that I did not sign a contract that stated there was a limit of 5GB a month. But I do have copies of my contract that clearly state "unlimited internet". Pretty clear cut to me and I'm sure it would be to any lawyer too.

By no means am I going to lead the crusade and sue, but I bet you someone will one day.

Bryan
 
Yeah, the 'fine print' on the contracts we sign says 5 GB.. so it's doubtful there'd be direct legal recourse..

However, there is definitely potential for a class action for false advertising... 'unlimited' does NOT equal 5 GB.
 
kdarling said:
I agree, but the trick seems to be that now they claim the "unlimited" refers to where you can go on the net... not how much data you use doing so.
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But if you look at your statement online it states your data use, and then your data availability as unlimited. So that won't fly.
 
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