Best way to get internet in the country. Can I tether to my pc from my phone?

[wilcre ACE - Expert]

Only if you have the data plan that allows tethering to be done.

[joako]

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wilcre wrote:
Only if you have the data plan that allows tethering to be done.

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Really? Because it works just fine for me with the "MEdia Net" plan.

[wilcre ACE - Expert]

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joako wrote:

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wilcre wrote:
     Only if you have the data plan that allows tethering to be done.

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     Really? Because it works just fine for me with the "MEdia Net" plan.

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      Then lets hope you  dont get caught doing what you are doing, not only are you breakinkg the terms and conditions of ATTM service but also taking the chance of a very higher per KB charge when caught, i have personally seen a charge as small as $2.05/kb and as high as $8.19/kb.

[joako]

1) The TOS clearly states "Accordingly, service is only provided for prescribed purposes and pricing for Data Services is device dependent and based on the transmit and receive capacity of each device. A pricing plan designated for one type of device may not be used with another device. Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to both a voice and a data plan. If AT&T determines that you are not subscribed to the required plan(s), AT&T reserves the right to switch you to the required plan or plans and bill you the appropriate monthly fee." Thus the "worst" that can happen is you would be switched to the correct plan

2) AT&T really has no way to tell where the data comes from.

[wilcre ACE - Expert]

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joako wrote:

1) The TOS clearly states "Accordingly, service is only provided for prescribed purposes and pricing for Data Services is device dependent and based on the transmit and receive capacity of each device. A pricing plan designated for one type of device may not be used with another device. Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to both a voice and a data plan. If AT&T determines that you are not subscribed to the required plan(s), AT&T reserves the right to switch you to the required plan or plans and bill you the appropriate monthly fee." Thus the "worst" that can happen is you would be switched to the correct plan

2) AT&T really has no way to tell where the data comes from.

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     Yes they can charge you the pay per use rates for previous cycles and then also add the proper data plan, and yes they can tell how much data is being used and how it is being used as well.

     Cheating the system is 1 thing, but cheating the system and announcing it on a company owned forum is another thing altogether.

[MissM]

I do have to agree with wilcre here, you are literally breaking t&c they will eventually catch up to it and when they do, you may be in for a HUGE bill

[Glomag]

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joako wrote:

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wilcre wrote:
Only if you have the data plan that allows tethering to be done.

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Really? Because it works just fine for me with the "MEdia Net" plan.

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Please be aware that using your device as a wireless router without an eligible tethering plan violates the Wireless Data Plan Service Terms and Conditions.  Plans (unless specifically designated for tethering usage) cannot be used for any applications that tether the device (through use of, including without limitation, connection kits, other phone/PDA-to computer accessories, BLUETOOTH® or any other wireless technology) to Personal Computers (including without limitation, laptops), or other equipment for any purpose. 

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