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Bryson · 2009-06-17, 12:51

So, I got a text from Rogers today about tethering. (Before we even start +1 point to Rogers for thinking about it and letting me know on 3.0 release day!)

Rogers "rule" is that tethering is cool, provided you have a 1GB or higher data plan. Seems fair. I currently have a 500MB plan, which I never go over (or even get close to) but I can see how 500MB would be insufficent if you started tethering.

What do other cellphone carriers have as the rule?

turbulentfurball · 2009-06-17, 13:05

O2 in the UK allow tethering with an additional monthly subscription of £15 over and above whatever tariff you happen to be on for 3GB of monthly use. I think that costs the same as one of their 3G dongle subscriptions.

julesstoop · 2009-06-17, 13:37

I think the Rogers solution is actually very smart. It implies they are actually caring about protecting their customers from exorbitant bills, and at the same time offer a clear, not overly expensive (and probably well tiered) upgrade path.

torifile · 2009-06-17, 13:50

AT&T's solution is: DON'T!

Bastards.

PB PM · 2009-06-17, 17:27

Wow, good move by Rogers/Fido.

Bryson · 2009-06-17, 17:29

I know, I'm surprised. Maybe the Rogers management are having an off day - they've missed an opportunity to gouge us on the pricing!

alcimedes · 2009-06-17, 17:40

T-mobile doesn't support it, but doesn't do anything about it if you're running it. Have my G1 as a wifi hotspot with the push of a button, and it's awesome.

joveblue · 2009-06-18, 09:42

Optus in Australia are apparently charging $10 for the privilege:

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifehacker.com.au

if you want to use your iPhone running the 3.0 OS as a modem, you’ll have to pay an extra $9.99 a month for the privilege.

The $9.99 fee — which will become available from June 22, according to an Optus press release — doesn’t get you any extra data, but does let you draw on your existing allowance. A 2GB bundle costs $24.99, and a 6GB bundle is $44.99. Excess data is $0.35 per megabyte. It would seem likely the bundles only last 30 days, but there’s no way of knowing yet — Optus has announced the pricing but isn’t going to reveal the terms and conditions until the service goes live.

Satchmo · 2009-06-18, 11:31

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Originally Posted by PB PM

Wow, good move by Rogers/Fido.

I applaud them for now. But this offer is only good for 6 months.
Typical try and get hooked approach. Let's see what they do in the new year.

Bryson · 2009-06-18, 13:46

Hmmm. I wonder about that deal - does it mean that you can only join the plan in the next 6 months, or does it mean that even if you do join now, the offer will expire?

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turbulentfurball Right Honourable Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Québec	2009-06-17, 13:05 O2 in the UK allow tethering with an additional monthly subscription of £15 over and above whatever tariff you happen to be on for 3GB of monthly use. I think that costs the same as one of their 3G dongle subscriptions.
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julesstoop Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leiden, the Netherlands	2009-06-17, 13:37 I think the Rogers solution is actually very smart. It implies they are actually caring about protecting their customers from exorbitant bills, and at the same time offer a clear, not overly expensive (and probably well tiered) upgrade path. A black hole is where god divided by zero. http://settuno.com/
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torifile Less than Stellar Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Durham, NC	2009-06-17, 13:50 AT&T's solution is: DON'T! Bastards.
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PB PM Sneaky Punk Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC	2009-06-17, 17:27 Wow, good move by Rogers/Fido.
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Bryson Rocket Surgeon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Canadark	2009-06-17, 17:29 I know, I'm surprised. Maybe the Rogers management are having an off day - they've missed an opportunity to gouge us on the pricing!
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alcimedes I shot the sherrif. administrator Join Date: May 2004	2009-06-17, 17:40 T-mobile doesn't support it, but doesn't do anything about it if you're running it. Have my G1 as a wifi hotspot with the push of a button, and it's awesome. Google is your frenemy. Caveat Emptor - Latin for tough titty I tend to interpret things in the way that's most hilarious to me
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Bryson Rocket Surgeon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Canadark	2009-06-18, 13:46 Hmmm. I wonder about that deal - does it mean that you can only join the plan in the next 6 months, or does it mean that even if you do join now, the offer will expire? "...A smell of Petroleum prevails throughout..."
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