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So in April when i picked up my G2X i decided to go to the local Tmobile store to get my phone because i didnt want to wait for shipping and for once decided to save a few bucks and get the contract extension rather than pay outright.
when there setting everything up I was told I needed a new sim card for 4G.
I thought that was odd because I was already given a "new" 4G sim for that reason on my nexus one.
I specifically told the clerk i did NOT want the new 5GB plan because of the data throttling and wanted to keep my old plan. he said no problem.
I have since found out the hard way I am now on the 5GB plan and constantly get the throttle text message and its pissing me off.
Ive tried calling Tmobile and I always end up with someone who barely speaks English and doesn't understand what my problem is.
I explain i want my old plan and not to be data throttled and they read from a script explaining it doesnt cut off my internet or charge me extra.
has anyone dealt with this and succesfully got the old plan back?
even with constantly being on WIFI when its available ( and killing my battery )
i go over 5gb and it sucks.
Everybody got switched to 5GB, I don't think anybody wanted it either. You can't get unthrottled data plans anymore. The only thing you could do is "upgrade" to the 10GB plan.
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Well that blows, i was under the impression if you dont change your plan they are obligated to give you the service you've always had.
I havent checked the 10GB price but considering what I am paying now I doubt I will be willing to pay it.
it sucks paying more money for lesser service.
so far in the last few months I feel like Tmobile, My bank,insurance & Sirius have all bent me over & screwed me without dinner or a thank you....
Just curious, how long have you had unthrottled data? I got switched to the 5GB plan back in October of last year.
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How it was explained to me, T-Mobile always had the 5 gb limit. They just didn't enforce it automatically like they do now. It was hidden away in the fine print way back that 5 gb was the limit for high speed data, they just had no way of actually throttling til they got the 4g network up and running. So we are screwed. I can't even upgrade to the 10gb plan since I'm on and old myfavs family plan so its not an option for me.
C0dy said:
Just curious, how long have you had unthrottled data? I got switched to the 5GB plan back in October of last year.
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hard to say, Im a heavy user. stream stern on sirius all work day ( or while the battery lasts unplugged) lots of checking hotmail,facebook, web browsing,texting ext. not many calls
picked up the phone in April and started getting the throttling text messages in NOV
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How it was explained to me, T-Mobile always had the 5 gb limit. They just didn't enforce it automatically like they do now. It was hidden away in the fine print way back that 5 gb was the limit for high speed data, they just had no way of actually throttling til they got the 4g network up and running. So we are screwed. I can't even upgrade to the 10gb plan since I'm on and old myfavs family plan so its not an option for me.
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thats what i THOUGHT i was still on. i was supposed to be on the myfaves plan with unlimited android from the G1 days.
seems like these days not only does your dollar not go very far but it seems like you have to take it and like it because there are no better options.
especially with cellular providers.
sucks I finally get a phone how i want and now i cant find decent service for it in south FL lol
The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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mustangtim49 said:
The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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Wait, it's $60 on top of what you're paying for phone/messaging ?
You are guys are lucky you don't get throttled until 5gb. The two major carriers in Thailand throttle you down to Edge speeds on 3G after reaching 2Gb on one and 3Gb on the other on their so-called unlimited data plans.
You can get a sonic hot spot for 20 a month???
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I checked my plan for the first time in ages the other day; did not bother checking because it's been the same for the last 5 years (unlimited everything), and I too found that I was switched over to their 5gb. I'm usually on wifi but I'm not looking forward to getting throttled.
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The 10gig plan is an extra $60. I have 2 devices with this service And its still not enough. Got throttled in the first week this month. Off to buy a hotspot tomorrow.
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Hotspot has the speeds as the cell phone data plan. If you use 5gb in a week then the hotspot is not going help you. your going to pay $79.99 for 10gb of data with a hotspot.
Gotta feed the need. It itches for most
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I just upgraded to a Skyrocket a week ago. My phone is on a plan under my ex-girlfriends name. We both have unlimited data on my phone and her iphone. She has begrudgingly initiated to process to transfer the billing of my phone into my own name and account. If I complete the transfer process, will I maintain my unlimited data?
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I just upgraded to a Skyrocket a week ago. My phone is on a plan under my ex-girlfriends name. We both have unlimited data on my phone and her iphone. She has begrudgingly initiated to process to transfer the billing of my phone into my own name and account. If I complete the transfer process, will I maintain my unlimited data?
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AT&T should keep the plan exactly the same, so I don't think they will change it.
If they do, call them and explain, the rep can re-add Unlimited Data.
I assume they'll have to do some changing. We split a certain amount of minutes and, because it's a family plan, she takes advantage of some free "top 10" list of land line numbers she can call without draining her minutes. Not caring if she loses a few things... but I'd hate to lose my data plan. I'll give it a shot and see how it goes. Thanks.
I'd be surprised if you kept the unlimited data seeing as how they have to create a new account for you, but I wish you the best of luck! Are you a heavy data user anyway?
Not really. I'd be okay with 2G but would probably pay for the 4G with tethering. If I listen to music or watch video:
a) it would probably be on my 64G iTouch or
b) it would be media I stored on the phone rather than streamed.
They transferred my Unlimited over from my old iPhone plan to the 4G LTE Skyrocket plan. It has a different name on the bill but still says unlimited which was the important part for me.
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I just upgraded to a Skyrocket a week ago. My phone is on a plan under my ex-girlfriends name. We both have unlimited data on my phone and her iphone. She has begrudgingly initiated to process to transfer the billing of my phone into my own name and account. If I complete the transfer process, will I maintain my unlimited data?
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Doing a trans of billing responsibility is just like starting up a new acct. Unlim data will not be transferred.
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Justinfedor said:
Doing a trans of billing responsibility is just like starting up a new acct. Unlim data will not be transferred.
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Thing is, I think they just didn't want to deal with the *****ing that would occur if they removed unlimited, so they gave it to him.
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They transferred my Unlimited over from my old iPhone plan to the 4G LTE Skyrocket plan. It has a different name on the bill but still says unlimited which was the important part for me.
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Nice, it's called LTE Enterprise Unlimited I think, right?
You will keep your unlimited data plan it's not a new number to att its just a lateral move so you can keep you will get a 4g lte plan i know cause i work for att.
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You will keep your unlimited data plan it's not a new number to att its just a lateral move so you can keep you will get a 4g lte plan i know cause i work for att.
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At first they were insisting that I would have to pick a new data plan but because this took 45 minutes on the phone with serveral bogus credit and identity check transfers to chinese people who don't speak english well, and ONLY because I upgraded my hardware before separating the accounts, which she said was a very smart move, she was able to grandfather my unlimited data in. Happy camper.
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Thing is, I think they just didn't want to deal with the *****ing that would occur if they removed unlimited, so they gave it to him.
Nice, it's called LTE Enterprise Unlimited I think, right?
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They will switch data plans on the same acct if upgrading phones but starting a new acct even with the same number will disqualify the Unlim data plan
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You will keep your unlimited data plan it's not a new number to att its just a lateral move so you can keep you will get a 4g lte plan i know cause i work for att.
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I work for Att also and if you do ur research they will not move it. Maybe ur managers or supervisors made a case to have it added on the new acct. As per Att if u remove or do a tobr you will not get to keep the Unlim or get it back. Idk what site u are at but id love to know so i can give feedback
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I just upgraded to a Skyrocket a week ago. My phone is on a plan under my ex-girlfriends name. We both have unlimited data on my phone and her iphone. She has begrudgingly initiated to process to transfer the billing of my phone into my own name and account. If I complete the transfer process, will I maintain my unlimited data?
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The answer to this question is a guaranteed NO. I already spoke with an AT&T representative regarding this. I was planning on purchasing a cell phone contract under someone else name on craigslist and AT&T said they will void the unlimited data because of the change in name will cause a change in contract thus a change in plans and policies. BUT this is what an AT&T rep told me, maybe other reps are different. Something about their policy will screw you over...
While I dont have high hopes I thought I would ask anyways based on some of the stuff I have read.
The situation:
My line is due for an upgrade today in which I obviously want to get the S3. Currently I have the unlimited plan. My sister who is on the family plan also has the unlimited plan.
The plan:
What I would like to do is use her line to 'borrow' the upgrade from me and get the s3 after which I would transfer the phone back to my line. Because it was not my line upgrading would I still lose my unlimited? Would she?
Another question is that we also have a phone with the 150mb data plan. Could I use this line to 'borrow' the upgrade as that line would be at no risk of losing the unlimited data plan? Does verizon still offer the 150mb plan or would that line then be forced to a $30 plan?
Borrowing your sisters upgrade would make her lose her unlimited data unless you bought the phone at full price. Using your 150mb data phone they'd most likely put you into the 2gb plan on that phone but using it would allow you to get the S3 and keep your unlimited data plan.
You can always just buy the phone full price and not use an upgrade and then you would be able to keep unlimited data.
Yup knew about that. Was just trying to find a way to get the subsidized while keeping it. I will probably just end up going down to the 2gb as I connect to wireless at home and work anyways
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This is how I pulled off keeping my unlimited data. My grandmother still had an analog phone (flip phone with no data). I made them use her upgrade to a smart phone and receive 2GB data on her own (without that shared data plan). I then switched phones and put her back on her old phone and it canceled her data package in term means she didnt have to pay for any plan and I have my S3 with unlimited data.
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This is how I pulled off keeping my unlimited data. My grandmother still had an analog phone (flip phone with no data). I made them use her upgrade to a smart phone and receive 2GB data on her own (without that shared data plan). I then switched phones and put her back on her old phone and it canceled her data package in term means she didnt have to pay for any plan and I have my S3 with unlimited data.
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Would this work since I'm the only one with the upgrade? For instance upgrade my moms phone (small data plan) with mine then transfer lines back
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I just did this and I lost my unlimited data. Was told customer provided equipment you can keep the plan, anything bought from Verizon (upgrade or not) will require a plan change now.
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I just did this and I lost my unlimited data. Was told customer provided equipment you can keep the plan, anything bought from Verizon (upgrade or not) will require a plan change now.
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This should not have happened. Once a phone is activated on another line you can transfer it to an unlimited plan. If you transferred someone else's upgrade to your line and upgraded yourself then you can't keep unlimited.
I wish I had read this thread first, sad thing is not only did I loose my data they switched me to a share everything plan for an extra $40/mo
Good news is my wife can talk all day long instead of waiting until 7
I just bought mine rhrougu telesales I got them to give me a 90 dollar credit on my plan and I bought the phone out right and I repeated over and over this won't change my plan right and it didn't
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Sccrluk9 said:
Would this work since I'm the only one with the upgrade? For instance upgrade my moms phone (small data plan) with mine then transfer lines back
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In theory it should. The only issue you may run into is if you both are on the same account, Verizon may try to bump you and your mom both on a single data plan instead of activating her on a small data plan.
My local Verizon Wireless guy pulled some sort trick on their system. He originally told me that I was going to have to upgrade and lose my unlimited or buy the phone for full price. While I was deciding what to do, he was working on his computer and then after I decided I'd settle for the upgrade and loss of my grandfather plan, he scanned my phone in and told me that I still had my unlimited. He somehow made it look like my mother upgraded her phone to a GS3, while I bought the phone she had or something, or he transferred the unlimited plan to her number temporarily. Either way, all I know, is that there is a way for them to play with the accounts and let you upgrade and keep your unlimited plan; you just have to have a nice competent dealer who wants to help.
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This is how I pulled off keeping my unlimited data. My grandmother still had an analog phone (flip phone with no data). I made them use her upgrade to a smart phone and receive 2GB data on her own (without that shared data plan). I then switched phones and put her back on her old phone and it canceled her data package in term means she didnt have to pay for any plan and I have my S3 with unlimited data.
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This is kind of what i did also. I had no upgrade, rep had me add a line, then transfer the number to an old flipper i had removing the data package. Then moved the s3 to my thunderbolt line. Kept unlimited data for the cost of $10 for the flipper.
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This is kind of what i did also. I had no upgrade, rep had me add a line, then transfer the number to an old flipper i had removing the data package. Then moved the s3 to my thunderbolt line. Kept unlimited data for the cost of $10 for the flipper.
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Theres a lot of work arounds I found out in Verizons system with data lol. The best part...is i still have my upgrade
Is that normal ? Placed the order on my phone last Friday got the phone this last Wednesday . I log in my Verizon account still showing unlimited data . Kinda glad about that . And scared to call Verizon . What to do ?
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Same thing happened to me. Still showed up with unlimited so just enjoy it.
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a few other members reported the same thing...if you stand your ground with verizon, they will bend!
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Same thing happened to me. Still showed up with unlimited so just enjoy it.
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Ddoes it still show urban old phone on ur profile with Verizon ? It still shows on mine that I have the droid Razr . How long has it been since u upgraded . ??
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I just upgraded yesterday and my verizon wireless account already reflects the new phone and new data plan. What hasn't updated is the phone minutes (forced into share anything). My wifes phone still shows $30 for unlimited data. I found out I could have stayed with unlimited 4G LTE if I didn't get a new subsidized phone, but since we use less than 1gb per month (heavy on home wifi use) we're saving about 30 per month. This december we can ditch a dummy line I used to get an upgrade a year ago, and my total bill will come to $50 than what we were paying for the unlimited data \ 1400 family plan, so I can't really complain.
I just want to make a couple points here. (I still have unlimited data and signed a new contract in july)
Firstly, always stand your ground. Now that phones are unlockable and usable with any carrier, the worst thing they can hear is you've decided to break the contract and go to another company.
Secondly, you're paying $30 dollars for data.Think about this for a second. You're paying $30 to your carrier by force, and they try to steer you toward using WiFi as much as possible. If you're going to provide me a service, provide it to me. Don't take my money and then tell me to get my service from somewhere else.
My account still shows unlimited as well as showing my new phone and I upgraded well past the cut off date.
The second it changes I'm going to call and raise hell. Mainly on the grounds that when I upgraded through a Best Buy Mobile Site the only option I was given was to keep my same plan. "So I never had any idea" and was never told I would lose unlimited data. LOL. Of course I will also play the "well if I'm going to be sprung with serious changes to my contract with no warning then I will be going to a new carrier immediately" card if I have to. Who knows maybe I will get lucky. However, until it changes on its own I'm letting sleeping dogs lie and I suggest anyone else in the same boat do the same.
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made me laugh a bit, clever!
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made me laugh a bit, clever!
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LOL
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Just pray it was a glitch in the system and it sticks. Recently upgraded and lost my beloved unlimited data plan, but I am enjoying my new sexy toy and that's all that matters.
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SMR-DINO313 said:
Is that normal ? Placed the order on my phone last Friday got the phone this last Wednesday . I log in my Verizon account still showing unlimited data . Kinda glad about that . And scared to call Verizon . What to do ?
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that's good for you, just keep until they catch you lol.
Lucky dog you are, kinda wish i still had my unlimited, but in the end having a 10gb plan im saving over $50 and our history never showed us even using more then 2-3gb, but now were all on 4g phones soaking that data up, we'll see what happens.
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Lucky dog you are, kinda wish i still had my unlimited, but in the end having a 10gb plan im saving over $50 and our history never showed us even using more then 2-3gb, but now were all on 4g phones soaking that data up, we'll see what happens.
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I used to hotspot my phone . All the time I was home actually canceled Comcast and was on the ps3 online of my razr and thunderbolt . So my history is kinda over 100 Gb every month . When I upgraded I signed up for Comcast again and wifii ing it every chance I get . I hope this glitch stays .
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SMR-DINO313 said:
Is that normal ? Placed the order on my phone last Friday got the phone this last Wednesday . I log in my Verizon account still showing unlimited data . Kinda glad about that . And scared to call Verizon . What to do ?
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I think you'll be fine, I just called this last friday to upgrade and was able to keep unlimited so there are exceptions being made.
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I think you'll be fine, I just called this last friday to upgrade and was able to keep unlimited so there are exceptions being made.
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Yeah did u place the upgrade over the phone ? Thats what I did . The rep stated my plan will change so I picked the 2GBP plan . But still on unlimited. I noticed on my Verizon profile online it still says I'm using the droid Razr . My billing cycle will end in 2 days so we will c if any changes will be done . By the way when I got the gs3 in the mail I didn't get a micro SIM with it . So I used the SIM that was in my razr. U think thats why I'm still on unlimited ? And showing I'm still using the razr ?
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Yeah did u place the upgrade over the phone ? Thats what I did . The rep stated my plan will change so I picked the 2GBP plan . But still on unlimited. I noticed on my Verizon profile online it still says I'm using the droid Razr . My billing cycle will end in 2 days so we will c if any changes will be done . By the way when I got the gs3 in the mail I didn't get a micro SIM with it . So I used the SIM that was in my razr. U think thats why I'm still on unlimited ? And showing I'm still using the razr ?
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Yea, I called in but the rep I spoke to confirmed that I would be able to keep unlimited. She said she had to upgrade it to the 2gb plan but then she went right back in and reverted it back to the old plan. It doesn't sound like your rep did that and you might see the plan change when this cycle ends, that's probably when the phone model will update as well. I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered this wed. but the same rep is supposed to call on wed afternoon to activate so I'll confirm again. Also my cycle ends tomorrow so I should be able to see any changes to my account.
I asked the Verizon employee very specifically about keeping my unlimited data. If I did not use the upgrade and brought my own phone in, I could keep my unlimited data. Test being said, our total bill for three phones was $170. The new share everything plan ended up being cheaper at $150 per month.
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I asked the Verizon employee very specifically about keeping my unlimited data. If I did not use the upgrade and brought my own phone in, I could keep my unlimited data. Test being said, our total bill for three phones was $170. The new share everything plan ended up being cheaper at $150 per month.
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How many gb did you get? I have 2 smart phones and on 3g it added up to 6-8 gb a month, I think on 4g it will easily hit 12+ gb.
I just went to the Verizon store with my dad so that he could upgrade his blackberry storm to an s3. He had unlimited data, they tried to switch him to shared everything using that crap about the unlimited plans being done. A little complaining and they got in touch with the legacy plan department at vzw and let him keep his unlimited plan
Win!
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I just went to the Verizon store with my dad so that he could upgrade his blackberry storm to an s3. He had unlimited data, they tried to switch him to shared everything using that crap about the unlimited plans being done. A little complaining and they got in touch with the legacy plan department at vzw and let him keep his unlimited plan
Win!
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If they end up changing my plan I'm calling them and start hell with them to put me back on the unlimited plan
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Hi, back in August 2012, verizon made tethering free for people with 2gb plans, and not unlimited. Does this still apply for us 2gb users? I'm not sure if it still applies. I used clockworkmod tether, and it worked well, i just that the data cap on it. Thanks
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Hi, back in August 2012, verizon made tethering free for people with 2gb plans, and not unlimited. Does this still apply for us 2gb users? I'm not sure if it still applies. I used clockworkmod tether, and it worked well, i just that the data cap on it. Thanks
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I believe you can as long as your not on a Unlimited data plan. I'm on a Share everything plan 2GB and occasionally tether.
I am on a Nationwide Talk & Text plan with 4GB data and Verizon wanted to charge me a monthly tethering fee. I'm now running Carbon ROM which allows me to tether w/o the Verizon restrictions or fees.
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Edit* I called again and asked if i use a tethering app from the play store, will I be charged. Verizon said no, i will only be charged for going over my 2gb plan. I hope that information is correct.
Well I called Verizon and I was told that I have to pay 20 a month for 3g and 30 for 4g phones. I forgot to ask that if I use an app to do it if I will get charged. Ugh wondering if I should call again...
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I haven't tethered in a long time so I don't know if this has been cut off or what. I use to tether for free no problem on the Verizon stock ROM. It was built in. Just don't go over your data cap. It's not hard to go over if you're using 4G LTE & you plan to stream music or watch a good amount of videos.
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