I pay for unlimited data every month. And if were to use tethering it would be using my unlimited data that I pay for every month. It's just another feature that verizon "turned Off" on our phones so they can charge us for something the phone can do for free. If we don't make a stand right now, we might as well be holding a Iphone where we have to pay for everything!
Carriers cracking down on tethering apps.
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how often to u guys tether? what r u tethering for? I really have never had a use for it.....I have internet at home
You're paying for unlimited data for your phone. Not for your phone, your tab, your laptop, your buddies laptop, etc...
I used to tether my BlackBerry. I had an old PC someone gave me and no internet access. I didn't tether too often. Probably 1-1.5GB a month. I used it when I needed to do something I couldn't on my BlackBerry browser.
I haven't tethered my Android. Probably won't because this browser workss great. Plus, the PC I have is so slow and makes grinding noises. I'm getting rid of it.
Before tethering I had to hit the library. Working and considering library hours, lines, time limits and the fact that you can't download onto a public computer made me look into tethering.
Home computer and internet are not in my budget nor priorities. I'd much rather use my phone browser.
Having said that I was fully aware tethering my BlackBerry was against my VZW TOS. If they charged or cancelled me, I wouldn't complain or dispute.
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Well technically, as it all goes through the phone, it's still the same regardless of where the data ends up in the end. For example, If I download a picture on my phone and then transfer it to my PC, how is that any different that If I'd tethered and just downloaded the picture straight to my PC?
...and most consumers think YOUR logic is deeply flawed. I pay more for Verizon's 3G data than I do for broadband internet at my house that feeds a dvr, PS3, a desktop, 3 laptops, and most of the time, provides the data that I use for my Fascinate and my wife's Eris.
As a matter of fact, our data loads on the Verizon network are extremely light... and yet combined, we pay $60 per month to Verizon for data, but we pay only $19 per month for the broadband at the house! For a 300% premium over in house broadband, I will use my 3G data any way I please, and there is no way I'm giving Verizon any additional money so that I can consume my already overpriced unlimited data.
Verizon is REALLY getting this wrong. As a consumer, I would happily accept a pay per GB plan of data just so long as I can use it any way I see fit. Until then, I will continue to do what is necessary to get an acceptable value out of my overpriced service. If Verizon continues to reduce the value, then I ultimately may be forced to switch to a more friendly carrier like Sprint.
So if you have this overprice internet plan what r u using the tethering for?? this is what i dont get what r people using it for???
Sigh, this is pretty simple actually...
1. Does your broadband provider allow you to hook all those devices up? Yes
2. Does Verizon? No
You agreed to this when you signed the contract, getting pissed off about something you already agreed to is pointless, if you don't like the way they do business, go somewhere else. But you agreed to their TOS.
Also when was the last time you unplugged your router and drove around town with it downloading movies, music, etc? I'll bet never because it doesn't work that way. You're comparing two totally different things and complaining because not everyone gives you what you want for free...
The sad thing is that I agree you should be able to tether your device, I just don't agree with you that stealing is ok because Verizon doesn't do business how I want them to do business. If you decide to tether your device, fine, but accept that what your doing is in violation of VZW's TOS and accept the consequences should you get caught.
I'm a captain for a major airline. I'm away from home 15-18 days per month. Most of the time I use hotel or company wifi. But, a couple times a month I find myself stranded in an airport with nothing to do for 2 or 3 hours. Out comes the USB cable, plug it into my laptop and BAM... I can access the internet... using data that I ALREADY PAY FOR!
@WYLLIC: We all know it is against Big Red's TOS. We don't care. Verizon has a very simple business principle. Build a top notch network, and then screw the consumer for every penny they can. If they were worried about data usage, they would install a cap and let us use that data any way we please. But they aren't worried about usage. They are worried about charging the consumer every last way that they can.
Verizon has reached the limit of their pricing power. The other networks are catching up in scale and quality. I travel all over the country, and I know that Sprint is magnitudes better than what it was 5 years ago. Why do I know this? Because more and more of the crews that I fly with are leaving Verizon and getting service that is just as good with Sprint.
Sprint is better on the East Coast than it is here on the west unfortunately. When there's another company with the same reception and quality that covers the entire country like Verizon does then yes, I would consider switching as well.
I just wanted to make sure that people understood what they were risking by tethering. But in general I agree we should be allowed to do whatever we want with what we pay for.
They want the monoply period.They see people paying for home broadband service... $20+ dollars a month.They want that money. They sell wireless cards for laptops etc... If someone can use their mobile device to provide a broadband signal for their laptop, why would they buy a wireless card and service. Now they block them from tethering so those who are away from home a lot are faced with a decision... Do i pay for home broadband and wireless broadband from my mobile provider. The mobile companies are hoping this will cause a trend towards consumers dropping their home broadband and going mobile. Got their cake and get to eat it too.
my wife uses more data on her phone than I do tethering to my pc when broadband is down, or i'm in the field with my laptop.
As of today, 16 days into my billing cycle, she's used 449MB and I've used 330MB.
As of today, 16 days into my billing cycle, she's used 449MB and I've used 330MB.
Did I ever say it was OK? No. I did not. I said it was why they were popular. There is a difference; learn it.
Furthermore, it has been proven time and time again that consumers will opt for the cheap option over the free option if given the choice. If DVDs were .99 instead of 24.99, you can bet your *** they would sell a lot more DVDs and piracy would be a lot less. Sure, it's their pricing decision to make, and sure piracy is illegal and according to most moral standards it's "Wrong", but anyone surprised that piracy (or black market tethering) is rampant really needs to open their eyes to the fact that consumers are being abused and they will find a way to avoid the abuse if at all possible.
Making a copy of a movie you've already paid for to keep in your car for trip etc. isn't immoral or wrong. Most come with a digital copy already...
Was worried this thread would go in this direction. I've always thought this forum was the best because none of the threads strayed from developement of the phones.....there are a gazillion other places to go to have moral/political/sports/life conversations - lets not let this one go there.
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No worries man....u know the nature of these threads lol! I pay cause I can, and I miss no meals doing so. If I couldn't pay, I would not circumvent the network. I expect it to just get harder to steal service so if you currently tether for free, soak it up and tether HARD! Lol, cause it won't get easier man. BTW, I was discussing this in a different thread and was moved to contact an attorney. The thread closed due to name calling, not a respective debate. It is indeed illegal to tether without VZW knowledge in Colorado
it is called "theft of services."
it is called "theft of services."
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welp my contract says unlimited data usage so if verizon or att&t doesnt like it then as the saying goes ,, tought __ity..
Your contract says unlimited data on the device. It also has an add on that states tethering is against TOS.
Just be prepared, and be aware. Don't play dumb or righteous. When you choose the behavior, you choose the consequences.
Like I said I used to tether my BlackBerry. But I didn't pretend it wasn't against TOS.
Once again Verizon is screwing us! It's like going and buying a brand new TV and the company you bought it from decides what channels you can watch with it. The phones are capable of alot more, Verizon chooses to "turn off" these options so we can pay them to use their overpriced services when we are already paying for "unlimited data" through the phone.
If they have a problem with tethering , then they have to remove google voice so we can't call anyone for free or text for free. And they have to remove any free music apps, or anything free for that matter! If they block tethering, then they will open up a whole can of worms for lawyers to have a hay day with them! Can we say class action law suit 
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