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Confusion about AT&T hotspot plan

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Kayzle

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"The hotspot capability, which requires AT&T’s $25 2GB per month Data Pro plan, costs an additional $20 per month"

I'm one of the people who got grandfathered into the unlimited data plan, The quote above is the only info I can find on costs of tethering from AT&T. Am I already eligible for the hotspot bc I'm on the unlimited data or am I going to have to pay extra? Can anyone clear this up?
 
Kayzle said:
"The hotspot capability, which requires AT&T’s $25 2GB per month Data Pro plan, costs an additional $20 per month"

I'm one of the people who got grandfathered into the unlimited data plan, The quote above is the only info I can find on costs of tethering from AT&T. Am I already eligible for the hotspot bc I'm on the unlimited data or am I going to have to pay extra? Can anyone clear this up?
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I'd call AT&T.
 
Kayzle said:
"The hotspot capability, which requires AT&T’s $25 2GB per month Data Pro plan, costs an additional $20 per month"

I'm one of the people who got grandfathered into the unlimited data plan, The quote above is the only info I can find on costs of tethering from AT&T. Am I already eligible for the hotspot bc I'm on the unlimited data or am I going to have to pay extra? Can anyone clear this up?
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As long as you are on unlimited you will not be able to get personal hotspot.

To use personal hotspot with AT&T you need to switch to the 4 GB DataPro with tethering plan that gives you 4 GB a month.
 
Warbrain said:
As long as you are on unlimited you will not be able to get personal hotspot.

To use personal hotspot with AT&T you need to switch to the 4 GB DataPro with tethering plan that gives you 4 GB a month.
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Ah AT&T will do anything to get people off of unlimited won't they?

Anyone know if switching to this 4 gb plan would be more or less expensive than my current unlmtd plan?

I realize I could call ATT and ask, just seeing if anyone might know off the top of their head.
 
Kayzle said:
Ah AT&T will do anything to get people off of unlimited won't they?

Anyone know if switching to this 4 gb plan would be more or less expensive than my current unlmtd plan?

I realize I could call ATT and ask, just seeing if anyone might know off the top of their head.
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The 4GB plan is $45, so it's $15 per month more.
 
Kayzle said:
Thanks, this sounds like a pretty lame deal, maybe jailbreaking is worth it.
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From my own experience it's worth it if you don't ever get near 4 GB of data in a month. I'm doing it now and enjoy it. I was paying for a Mifi and my iPhone before but now I'm just paying for one device. Remember that you won't be using a larger amount of data because your iPhone already views things the same thing as your computer and iPad.
 
Warbrain said:
From my own experience it's worth it if you don't ever get near 4 GB of data in a month. I'm doing it now and enjoy it. I was paying for a Mifi and my iPhone before but now I'm just paying for one device. Remember that you won't be using a larger amount of data because your iPhone already views things the same thing as your computer and iPad.
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I have wifi only iPad. If I have hotspot can I implement the hotspot with my wifi only iPad?

And I have a laptop, and 2 iMacs... Can I get rid of my cable Internet and use the hotspot as our Internet?
 
mpossoff said:
I have wifi only iPad. If I have hotspot can I implement the hotspot with my wifi only iPad?

And I have a laptop, and 2 iMacs... Can I get rid of my cable Internet and use the hotspot as our Internet?
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Yes, you can tether your iPhone to your iPad.

No, don't get rid of your connection at home. All those devices using 4 GB of data a month? No way.
 
Warbrain said:
From my own experience it's worth it if you don't ever get near 4 GB of data in a month. I'm doing it now and enjoy it. I was paying for a Mifi and my iPhone before but now I'm just paying for one device. Remember that you won't be using a larger amount of data because your iPhone already views things the same thing as your computer and iPad.
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I had planned on getting a wifi ipad and tethering, I guess I need to go back and see how much data i actually usually use.
 
Over 90% of customers never use even 2GB's a month, so the lure of the
unlimited plan is just the illusion of a good deal.

A friend is giving up his unlimited after researching his use. It averaged
500mb a month. He will be getting an iPad2 wifi model and getting the tethering deal for a net increase of $15 a month for 4gb.
 
mpossoff said:
I have wifi only iPad. If I have hotspot can I implement the hotspot with my wifi only iPad?

And I have a laptop, and 2 iMacs... Can I get rid of my cable Internet and use the hotspot as our Internet?
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I seriously hope you are trolling. Otherwise I fear for the future of humanity.
 
skye12 said:
Over 90% of customers never use even 2GB's a month, so the lure of the
unlimited plan is just the illusion of a good deal.

A friend is giving up his unlimited after researching his use. It averaged
500mb a month. He will be getting an iPad2 wifi model and getting the tethering deal for a net increase of $15 a month for 4gb.
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So, if I have a 2 gig plan, and buy a WiFi iPad 2 and sign up for the tethering plan, I get 4 gig total. I could use it all on one device if needed?

What I mean is, it is just total usage of up to 4 gig. Right?
EX. - 3 gig on the phone and 1 gig tethering.
 
dagored said:
So, if I have a 2 gig plan, and buy a WiFi iPad 2 and sign up for the tethering plan, I get 4 gig total. I could use it all on one device if needed?

What I mean is, it is just total usage of up to 4 gig. Right?
EX. - 3 gig on the phone and 1 gig tethering.
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Yes, it's 4GB total to use as you see fit.
 
moogooguypann said:
you will not be able to have unlimited data, rumor is when we all sign a new contract for the iPhone 5 we will lose unlimited data plan..... no more grandfathering:(
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I doubt this. AT&T is allowing continued grandfathering of unlimited data plans for the iPad 2. I don't see them getting rid of unlimited 3G data until there is a a good amount of 4G nationwide.
 
moogooguypann said:
you will not be able to have unlimited data, rumor is when we all sign a new contract for the iPhone 5 we will lose unlimited data plan..... no more grandfathering:(
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Unless the iphone 5 is true 4G LTE then we will be forced to upgrade to 4G plans.
If its still 3G or HSPA+ 14.4Mbps then you'd still be able to keep your unlimited grandfathered plan.
 
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