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  1. Mistertuxedopants, Sep 27, 2011

    Mistertuxedopants macrumors newbie

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    Hey,

    Does leaving personal hotspot on use data if nothing is connected to it?

    I know stupid question just wanna make sure

    Thanks!!!!
     
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  2. Saberon, Sep 27, 2011

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    Nope, won't use data.
     
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  3. Spectrum Abuser, Sep 27, 2011

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    Shouldn't use a single bit. If the device has location services and sends diagnostics to and from the network that MIGHT send a Kilobyte or two.
     
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  4. Mistertuxedopants, Sep 27, 2011

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    Thanks. Just what I wanted to hear.

    Second question, i am tethering my iPad from my iPhone, does surfing the net on my iPad use more data then say surfing the net on my iPhone?

    Cheers!
     
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  5. Spectrum Abuser, Sep 27, 2011

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    It might use a bit more because of the higher resolution, but it would be worth it with the bigger display.
     
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  6. Mistertuxedopants, Sep 27, 2011

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    Yea I have a 6GB data plan. I should be fine, right?
     
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  7. Spectrum Abuser, Sep 27, 2011

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    Absolutely. I have unlimited here in the states. No tethering for me, but I'm a heavy phone user currently at just over 1GB with about half a month left. I watch YouTube videos on the go and stream Pandora when I go running in the evening and even caught up on a show called Pawn Stars with Netflix. So I'd say 6GB is very manageable.
     
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  8. utl768, Sep 27, 2011

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    jailbreak and tether for free
     
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  9. Spectrum Abuser, Sep 27, 2011

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    No. Besides the OP sounds like he is in Canada and their network 'Rogers' includes tethering in the higher in data plans. As for me I respect AT&T's contract and will never, ever tether my phone and nor would I want to.
     
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  10. Mistertuxedopants, Sep 28, 2011

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    No, never done it before. Not really interested.

    I am in Canada, I am on the Telus network and my plan does include tethering. Thanks for all your help!
     
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  11. thewitt, Sep 28, 2011

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    Jail break and steal the service...

    ...and you guys wonder why developers want to stop jail breakers... Stealing services and software just goes hand in hand...
     
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