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Warning: Beware swapping iPhone 4 sim into iPad 2 for data usage
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60MB of unauthorized tether use, and you got an email.. Wow, was your total data use 3+GB for that month? Trying to figure what triggered the red flag.
People should read their contracts more often. See the following paragraph from the AT&T customer agreement.
"AT&T data plans are designed for use with only one of the following distinct device types: (1) Smartphones, (2) basic and Quick Messaging phones, (3) tablets, and (4) LaptopConnect cards, and (5) stand-alone Mobile Hotspot devices. A data plan designated for one type of device may not be used with another type of device. For example, a data plan designated for use with a basic phone or a Smartphone may not be used with a LaptopConnect card, tablet, or stand-alone Mobile Hotspot device, by tethering devices together, by SIM card transfer, or any other means. A data tethering plan, however, may be purchased for an additional fee to enable tethering on a compatible device. An Activation Fee may apply for each data line."
This just goes to show that AT&T has took a huge step in going beyond their service provider role, but they also dictate and manage how consumers utilize their service as they see fit. Content is already being affected as well.
AT&T > you.
The only way to achieve " AT&T < you " is to cancel your contract with them, without or with a legal right (remember if AT&T makes any changes, you are allowed to opt out of your contract without ETF penalties) to waive the ETF fees, and sign up with another carrier that better suits your needs.
"AT&T data plans are designed for use with only one of the following distinct device types: (1) Smartphones, (2) basic and Quick Messaging phones, (3) tablets, and (4) LaptopConnect cards, and (5) stand-alone Mobile Hotspot devices. A data plan designated for one type of device may not be used with another type of device. For example, a data plan designated for use with a basic phone or a Smartphone may not be used with a LaptopConnect card, tablet, or stand-alone Mobile Hotspot device, by tethering devices together, by SIM card transfer, or any other means. A data tethering plan, however, may be purchased for an additional fee to enable tethering on a compatible device. An Activation Fee may apply for each data line."
This just goes to show that AT&T has took a huge step in going beyond their service provider role, but they also dictate and manage how consumers utilize their service as they see fit. Content is already being affected as well.
AT&T > you.
The only way to achieve " AT&T < you " is to cancel your contract with them, without or with a legal right (remember if AT&T makes any changes, you are allowed to opt out of your contract without ETF penalties) to waive the ETF fees, and sign up with another carrier that better suits your needs.
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But you are still going to get throttled beyond 3 gigs, regardless of how you use it.
-2?
You're the only one here that makes any sense. I am sick and tired of whining twerps who feel like they are owed something for nothing. They don't like it? Then they need to go buy a ********* Transformer and spare us the tears.
Too many people take on this disgusting sense of entitlement, only because they didn't read the contract they signed, and then aren't happy with the terms.
The old saying rings true... "Quality, Speed or Price. Pick 2."
Well, if we're talking about AT&T I can't even pick ONE out of those 3.
Good point! hahaha