{"id":4655,"date":"2011-03-18T07:41:07","date_gmt":"2011-03-18T15:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.perivision.net\/wordpress\/?p=4655"},"modified":"2011-03-18T08:03:37","modified_gmt":"2011-03-18T16:03:37","slug":"no-more-tethering-through-jailbreak-on-the-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.perivision.net\/wordpress\/2011\/03\/no-more-tethering-through-jailbreak-on-the-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"No more tethering through Jailbreak on the iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>WTH?\u00a0 According to VentureBeat<\/a>, seems that AT&T has been sending letters out to subscribers of MiWi, a jailbreak app that allows tethering of multiple machines to you iPhone. I use PDANet and have not seen such a letter yet, but I’m keeping my eyes out.\u00a0 The letter basically states that if you use a non native tethering application, that you will be automatically subscribed to AT&T’s service plans will be automatically updated to AT&T\u2019s DataPro 4 gigabyte tethering plan ($45 a month) if they continue to use free tethering apps. Now I use PDANet mostly because I have my old 3G and never upgraded beyond 3.1.3 and thus only PDANet works on it.\u00a0 Now that I have moved to Verizon, I may never see such a letter.<\/p>\n

Something doesn’t sound right about this though… from a legal point of view I mean.\u00a0 Can AT&T FORCE me to purchase a service I do not want?\u00a0 We already had the ruling that its not illegal to have jailbroken apps.\u00a0 Now for a service provider to force me to pay because of how I use my dataplan?\u00a0 Cue the lawsuits.\u00a0 When the talk about limiting HOW much data you consume, I was not that riled up.\u00a0 Yes, if you buy an unlimited account, it should be unlimited, but all future accounts having levels, sure.\u00a0 But to charge me extra because I’m using the SAME amount of data differently?\u00a0 No this is all FAIL to me.\u00a0\u00a0 I checked the MiWi site and nothing on it yet.<\/p>\n

I’ve done some checking around and seems they have been sending text messages and letters.\u00a0 None of the products are listed by name, but it looks like they are pretty serious about it.\u00a0 Funny thing, nothing from Verizon yet.<\/p>\n

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\n
Dear [Name of Account Holder],<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n We\u2019ve noticed your service plan may need updating.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Many AT&T customers use their smartphones as a broadband connection for other devices, like laptops, netbooks or other smartphones\u2013 a practice commonly known as tethering. Tethering can be an efficient way for our customers to enjoy the benefits of AT&T\u2019s mobile broadband network and use more than one device to stay in touch with important people and information. To take advantage of this feature, we require that in addition to a data plan, you also have a tethering plan.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Our records show that you use this capability, but are not subscribed to our tethering plan.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n If you would like to continue tethering, please log into your account online at www.wireless.att.com, or call us at 1-888-860-6789 Monday \u2013 Friday, 7 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m. CST or Saturday, 8 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. CST, by March 27, 2011 to sign up for DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering. Here are details on the plan:<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering<\/em>
\n \u2022 $45 per month (this gives you 4GB in total, combining both your smartphone data plan for $25 and the tethering feature, $20)<\/em>
\n \u2022 $10 per each additional GB thereafter, added automatically as needed<\/em>
\n \u2022 Mobile Hotspot capabilities are included for compatible Smartphones<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n If we don\u2019t hear from you, we\u2019ll plan to automatically enroll you into DataPro 4GB after March 27, 2011. The new plan \u2013 whether you sign up on your own or we automatically enroll you \u2013 will replace your current smartphone data plan, including if you are on an unlimited data plan.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n If you discontinue tethering, no changes to your current plan will be required.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n It\u2019s easy to track your usage throughout the month so there are no bill surprises. For example, we send you free text messages when you reach 65, 90, and 100 percent of your plan\u2019s threshold. If you would like to monitor your account more closely, go to www.att.com\/dataplans to learn about other ways to track your data usage.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n As a reminder, our smartphone data plans also include unlimited usage of Wi-Fi at no additional charge. AT&T smartphone customers can use Wi-Fi at home or on-the-go at any one of our more than 23,000 U.S. hotspots already included in your data plan.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Thank you for bringing your account up to date. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve your mobile broadband needs.<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Sincerely,<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n AT&T<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Please update your data plan by March 27, 2011 if you intend to continue tethering<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n To learn more and update your plan, visit att.com\/dataplans<\/em>
\n<\/em>
\n Reach us for assistance during business hours: Monday \u2013 Friday 7 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m. CST Saturday 8 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m. CST at 1-888-860-6789<\/em><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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