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So anyone understand what this article is talking about?
http://www.softwaredownloadsguide.com/2011/02/htc-inspire-4g-htc-inspire-4g-on-att-release-date/
Here is the part I am curious about:
AT&T will charge monthly data plans for the HTC Inspire 4G will price $15 for 200MB of data and $25 per month for 2GB data plan. Data can be use through Hotspot capacity from Datapro Tethering plan for the user data allowance. HTC Inspire 4G will be available on AT&T stores and online from 13th February at price $99.99 with two years contract.
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So does this mean that people with unlimited plans at $30 a month should be ok to tether their laptops via wifi?
No, you need a data pro plan with tethering. $45 for 4gb of data.
so i wonder if there will be a way around that cause i currently have a unlimited data plan and really don't want to pay for the tethering plan (have been using WMWifirouter for WM 6.5). Any ideas to help me out being a cheepskate!?
darkbluexplorer said:
so i wonder if there will be a way around that cause i currently have a unlimited data plan and really don't want to pay for the tethering plan (have been using WMWifirouter for WM 6.5). Any ideas to help me out being a cheepskate!?
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PDA.Net is an option since you have an unlimited plan.
once we get root (assuming we do) are there other tethering options (you will have to pardon me as i am still new to android). When i did searches there is some material on the subject but from what i understand the phone has to be rooted for these to work.
darkbluexplorer said:
once we get root (assuming we do) are there other wifi tethering options (you will have to pardon me as i am still new to android). When i did searches there is some material on the subject but from what i understand the phone has to be rooted for these to work.
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Yes once you root your phone you will have other options to choose from such as Android Wifi tether.
thanks.. now if the predictions continue at the same rate of what i continue to read the phone will be rooted before i ever get it home from the store
PDA.net is wired tethering, not a wifi hotspot
Ya I have the $30 unlimited data with AT&T. Using the HD2 Australian version (android OS) I am able to use the Wi-Fi Hotspot app, only problem is where I live they don't use 850 for 3G so I only have EDGE. I am really looking forward to what can be done with the Inspire, because having such an amazing phone kind of sucks with such slow data speeds.
This is something I am very interested in also. I am assuming the wifi tethering that ATT is talking about it the MobileAP that is already present on damn near every 2.2 rom. I heard that they are going to have a setting that will let ATT control whether your INSPIRE 4g will be able to use this feature. I am on the unlimited plan now with my craptivate and was just thinking about buying it off contract and dropping my sim in. does anyone think that this might be an issue?
My only worry is that ATT tries to screw you in almost every way possible if they think they can make more money off you. Technically we shouldn't have to pay for tethering IMHO we are already paying for the data why should it matter how or on what device we use it on??
laxwillsch said:
This is something I am very interested in also. I am assuming the wifi tethering that ATT is talking about it the MobileAP that is already present on damn near every 2.2 rom. I heard that they are going to have a setting that will let ATT control whether your INSPIRE 4g will be able to use this feature. I am on the unlimited plan now with my craptivate and was just thinking about buying it off contract and dropping my sim in. does anyone think that this might be an issue?
My only worry is that ATT tries to screw you in almost every way possible if they think they can make more money off you. Technically we shouldn't have to pay for tethering IMHO we are already paying for the data why should it matter how or on what device we use it on??
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I agree, although it seems like once they get it rooted we will be able to put our own tethering app on it and avoid having to pay for a ridiculous plan. I used WMWiFi Router on my incite and HTC's tethering on the windows mobile HD2 and now the WiFi Hotspot app on Android on the HD2 all on ATT with an unlimited data plan without tethering.
Does any one know if the Sidekick 4G works with Web2Go or T-Zones?
I'm really looking into this phone but don't want to upgrade my data plan. I tried searching but haven't really found anything on it.
it exists, but on T-Mobile, android phones all require an android data plan.
kaptix said:
Does any one know if the Sidekick 4G works with Web2Go or T-Zones?
I'm really looking into this phone but don't want to upgrade my data plan. I tried searching but haven't really found anything on it.
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If you buy the phone off ebay or something, you don't need data plan. The same sim card will work.
Can anyone double check on the sidekick 4g and tzones situation. I am looking for a qwerty phone on tzones.
diagnosisdroid said:
Can anyone double check on the sidekick 4g and tzones situation. I am looking for a qwerty phone on tzones.
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I am also wondering if the Sidekick 4G works with tzones or web2go data plan.
oneguyks said:
If you buy the phone off ebay or something, you don't need data plan. The same sim card will work.
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Or if you buy off contract. Android phones don't require data plans unless you buy a phone on contract for the subsidized price that states so. I bought a mt3gs off-contract so I could always add/remove my data plan.
Upon searching I got too many results to filter through on these 2 questions...
1. Can i get 4g on this phone if I didn't buy it straight through ATT? I tried enabling it on my plan online and it flags that it's not my registered phone so it kicked it out.
2. Can I enable tethering without paying ATT? I've tried a few different apps but the ATT stuff still kills it.
boazjuggalo said:
Upon searching I got too many results to filter through on these 2 questions...
1. Can i get 4g on this phone if I didn't buy it straight through ATT? I tried enabling it on my plan online and it flags that it's not my registered phone so it kicked it out.
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If you mean 3G/4G and not LTE then yes. Have no clue what you are trying to enable online. I have a non smartphone plan and I still get 3-6mbps depending on the time of day.
2. Can I enable tethering without paying ATT? I've tried a few different apps but the ATT stuff still kills it.
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Installing a custom ROM is the simplest way. Totally against tethering so that is all I am going to say on this.
boazjuggalo said:
Upon searching I got too many results to filter through on these 2 questions...
1. Can i get 4g on this phone if I didn't buy it straight through ATT? I tried enabling it on my plan online and it flags that it's not my registered phone so it kicked it out.
2. Can I enable tethering without paying ATT? I've tried a few different apps but the ATT stuff still kills it.
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No way around paying for tethering. Not to mention if you use too much data and are on an unlimited data plan they will pull it and change your plan
3g only
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bdpyo said:
3g only
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The phone differentiates between Edge, 3G, and H+ (HSPDA), what some *say* can be called 4G. But if it is LTE that the web site is calling 4G, then the Inspire doesn't have that.
zelendel said:
No way around paying for tethering. Not to mention if you use too much data and are on an unlimited data plan they will pull it and change your plan
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I beg to differ, I've been tethering for years on my unlimited data plan and have never paid a cent for it. I don't use obscene amounts of data while doing it though.
OP, rooting and installing a custom rom will let you tether for free as long as you don't get caught.
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nooomoto said:
I beg to differ, I've been tethering for years on my unlimited data plan and have never paid a cent for it. I don't use obscene amounts of data while doing it though.
OP, rooting and installing a custom rom will let you tether for free as long as you don't get caught.
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Its only a matter of time. Att is watching the packets sent, so you will be caught soon enough.
ive used tethering scince I got my iPhone 3G which was my first phone and ATT hasn't said anything about it and I don't see why people think its wrong, YOU pay for the data YOU should be able to use it any way you want including tethering.
H+, 3G, EDGE, on an aftermarket rom you can enable tethering but you may get a letter fron ATT saying they noticed you were using tethering and if you continue tethering they may add a $45 tether plan to your account...
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Unless you have a data plan that includes tethering, doing so is a violation of the terms of service you agreed to, that's what's wrong.
OP, call AT&T and tell them what phone you're using. They should put in the appropriate data plan at no add'l cost or loss of unlimited data, if that's what you have. I got moved from a "regular" 3G plan to one that is HSPA compatible when I got my Inspire.
Of course, if you're referring to LTE, that wont work on the Inspire.
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pseudoware said:
Unless you have a data plan that includes tethering, doing so is a violation of the terms of service you agreed to, that's what's wrong.
OP, call AT&T and tell them what phone you're using. They should put in the appropriate data plan at no add'l cost or loss of unlimited data, if that's what you have. I got moved from a "regular" 3G plan to one that is HSPA compatible when I got my Inspire.
Of course, if you're referring to LTE, that wont work on the Inspire.
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Wait they are telling people.they need a different plan for HSPA? Lol
zelendel said:
Wait they are telling people.they need a different plan for HSPA? Lol
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They didn't tell me that. In fact, the personI spoke with was the one that mentioned my unlimited first. She assured me it wouldn't change.
tethering fee justified?
Agoattamer said:
Installing a custom ROM is the simplest way. Totally against tethering so that is all I am going to say on this.
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I am curious about your comment about being against tethering. Can you expand on that. I am trying to learn more on the topic. I will not flash a custom rom - have gotten use to SENSE.
I find AT&T being greedy by charging their customers a premium to tether. I pay $25 a month for 2GB and they want me to pay an additional $20 to tether and get another 2GB. I rarely use the 2GB I have now and want to tether when I am not at home when I travel usually. If I go over my 2GB limit, I have to pay $10 for each GB over 2. I am more than happy to pay the $20 more if I use the 2GB but having to pay it each month makes no sense to me - other than carrier greed. --- how does it hurt their network or other customers?
ATT is not the only one that charges extra for tethering. So does, T-mobile, Sprint, and Verizon. So before you start calling them greedy just stop and think. To say I am totally against tethering may have not been the correct words out of my mouth. ATT has let tethering slide for many years for those that just do it once in awhile for emails or occassional browsing. So they are greedy ehhh? But in this technical day and age there are those that abuse it. Some that just go too far with what they use it for and how much data they use. And that does make it bad for others in certain areas where the bandwith may get diluted. So ATT, like other carriers had to cap it off to make it fair for everyone. The ATT service is meant for your phone and not your home computer.
Buying a gun does not give you the right to take it out in the woods and shoot anything you want. You still need a license for what you shoot. If you travel that much then you can afford $20 extra a month. If you use it that little then seriously root your phone and take your chance tethering. You don't have to give up sense. I am running a ROM that looks and runs exactly like the Inspire 2.47 ROM except I don't have messaging bugs, most of my ads are gone, and I can tether with Hotspot if I so need to.
simard57 said:
I am curious about your comment about being against tethering. Can you expand on that. I am trying to learn more on the topic. I will not flash a custom rom - have gotten use to SENSE.
I find AT&T being greedy by charging their customers a premium to tether. I pay $25 a month for 2GB and they want me to pay an additional $20 to tether and get another 2GB. I rarely use the 2GB I have now and want to tether when I am not at home when I travel usually. If I go over my 2GB limit, I have to pay $10 for each GB over 2. I am more than happy to pay the $20 more if I use the 2GB but having to pay it each month makes no sense to me - other than carrier greed. --- how does it hurt their network or other customers?
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You are correct with this. Tethering should only be disallowed with the unlimited plan, as it has never been allowed with it. With the tethering plan, AT&T is not charging you more to tether. It is forcing you to buy more data for tethering. Since data is sold as blocks with the tiered plans and you pay for additional data used, tethering should be included with those plans. If you go over the 2GB, you are going to pay an additional &10 per GB and would end up paying $45 for 4GB anyways. AT&T not being so greedy would allow a person that only needs to tether a small amount in a pinch and doesn't go over the 2GB to not have to purchase additional data when they didn't need it. AT&T has it structured like everyone that wants to tether will use excess amounts of data. This is simlpy not true, and for those that do, the need to purchase additional data covers that. Now, the unlimited is different because one can tether greater amounts of data and not have to pay anymore. But with the tired plans, since data is bought I'm blocks, there is no way for abuse.
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mrhaley30705 said:
They didn't tell me that. In fact, the personI spoke with was the one that mentioned my unlimited first. She assured me it wouldn't change.
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The unlimited data is NOT lost. Data is still unlimited. But if you switch your sim from a phone that is not HSPA-compatible (like an iPhone) to one that is, you won't realize the faster data speeds unless you let AT&T know you've changed, and they change you over to an HSPA plan. But unlimited data wont change if you're already grandfathered in.
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The unlimited data is NOT lost. Data is still unlimited. But if you switch your sim from a phone that is not HSPA-compatible (like an iPhone) to one that is, you won't realize the faster data speeds unless you let AT&T know you've changed, and they change you over to an HSPA plan. But unlimited data wont change if you're already grandfathered in.
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Just an FYI I get the HSPA speed on a 2 year old prepaid sim card.
zelendel said:
Just an FYI I get the HSPA speed on a 2 year old prepaid sim card.
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Me too. SIM doesn't matter. Coding in the system doesn't matter. Hardware (radio) in the phone and software (radio, build.prop, apn, etc) configuration on the phone matters when it comes to which network your device is going to connect to
People who tethered on unlimited: Thanks, you are the reason that AT&T couldn't handle that much data use anymore.
#sentfrommycm7desirehd
tribestros said:
People who tethered on unlimited: Thanks, you are the reason that AT&T couldn't handle that much data use anymore.
#sentfrommycm7desirehd
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There was a time awhile back when I tethered with my Windows phone, but rarely went over 1gb total usage for the month. I have never tethered with my Inspire, yet last month I went just over 4gb of usage. I know it is against the terms to tether with the unlimited, but for me, it is not more a matter if you tether or not, but a matter if you abuse it or not. And even if you don't tether, you could still use massive amounts of data on this phone. I know I could with the Netflix app alone.
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i have question , maybe you can help me
i have HTC one S from Tmobile
when i go to setting and Mobile Hotspot&tethering and open the internet on my ipad
i get message from tmobile that i need to buy hotspot plan for 15$
when i do the same with my friend phone , HTC radar also from Tmobile it's work perfect
do you have any idea?
pelo911 said:
i have question , maybe you can help me
i have HTC one S from Tmobile
when i go to setting and Mobile Hotspot&tethering and open the internet on my ipad
i get message from tmobile that i need to buy hotspot plan for 15$
when i do the same with my friend phone , HTC radar also from Tmobile it's work perfect
do you have any idea?
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Root and use Android Wifi Tether or OpenGarden (ad-hoc).
pelo911 said:
i have question , maybe you can help me
i have HTC one S from Tmobile
when i go to setting and Mobile Hotspot&tethering and open the internet on my ipad
i get message from tmobile that i need to buy hotspot plan for 15$
when i do the same with my friend phone , HTC radar also from Tmobile it's work perfect
do you have any idea?
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What data plan are you on? Does your friend have the same plan?
nickmv said:
Root and use Android Wifi Tether or OpenGarden (ad-hoc).
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how can i root ?
it's avoid the warranty?
jacewt said:
What data plan are you on? Does your friend have the same plan?
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yes we are at the same account
business plan
45$ for unlimited voice and 5GB data 4G
i'm afraid to call tmobile and ask them why my friend phone work great and my phone blocked and then they will block my friend also
Go to the development thread, they have a new fix that might allow free tethering, just involves an APN Change.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652084
Go to settings, mobile networks, Access Point Names, and then create a new one with the info in the linked thread. I havent confirmed it working, but it seems others have
pelo911 said:
yes we are at the same account
business plan
45$ for unlimited voice and 5GB data 4G
i'm afraid to call tmobile and ask them why my friend phone work great and my phone blocked and then they will block my friend also
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That maybe because you're in a business account. On a regular account with a 5gb or 10gb data plan, you receive mobile hotspot for free.
This worked for me. Thanks!
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how can i root the phone?
it will work better then with Tmobile system file?
someones gotta sticky that APN fix cause it's been working for me for 2 weeks now since the first thread lol
Apn fix stopped working for me this morning on nexus s. Worked at first and I directed ns users to this post but it seems the good old days may be over soon. Thanks for the fix.
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Ok i have prepaid with just talk and text. And people have told me, that i cant get unlimited internet. Is this true? Because i was planning on
rooting my Inspire 4G to get WIFI Hotspot to play online on my ps3. But it would be a bummer if i couldnt get unlimited internet with the 50$ plan.. I heard you could do it in iphone but i dont know. Is there any way to get unlimited internet by rooting or is the rumor not true about not getting unlimited internet?
I will be waiting for answers thank you
McSancho said:
Ok i have prepaid with just talk and text. And people have told me, that i cant get unlimited internet. Is this true? Because i was planning on
rooting my Inspire 4G to get WIFI Hotspot to play online on my ps3. But it would be a bummer if i couldnt get unlimited internet with the 50$ plan.. I heard you could do it in iphone but i dont know. Is there any way to get unlimited internet by rooting or is the rumor not true about not getting unlimited internet?
I will be waiting for answers thank you
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You can have unlimited wifi, but for mobile internet you will need to pay for it.
bananagranola said:
You can have unlimited wifi, but for mobile internet you will need to pay for it.
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but is there a way to get unlimited internet without an att contract? like some sort of straight talk or prepaid..
McSancho said:
but is there a way to get unlimited internet without an att contract? like some sort of straight talk or prepaid..
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I don't know about that, but if there was, rooting would probably have nothing to do with it.
McSancho said:
but is there a way to get unlimited internet without an att contract? like some sort of straight talk or prepaid..
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No rooting method for any device allows you to steal data. I've heard of counterfit SIM cards, but that's a different story completely.
Att doesn't offer unlimited data anymore and hasn't in a long time. Any prepaid service advertising unlimited data is lying. They all have a hard cap that they won't disclose
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DeathmonkeyGTX said:
Att doesn't offer unlimited data anymore and hasn't in a long time. Any prepaid service advertising unlimited data is lying. They all have a hard cap that they won't disclose
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aww darn!! i really wanted to root it then make it a hotspot so i could connect wireless on my ps3. I wanted to play online on black ops haha. :fingers-crossed:
Is there a phone that could do that? i heard iphones can... but only the iphone 4. What about 3GS? Could i connect it to a router or like a computer then a router for tethering?
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aww darn!! i really wanted to root it then make it a hotspot so i could connect wireless on my ps3. I wanted to play online on black ops haha. :fingers-crossed:
Is there a phone that could do that? i heard iphones can... but only the iphone 4. What about 3GS? Could i connect it to a router or like a computer then a router for tethering?
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I'm guessing that what you've heard about is that rooting lets you tether without an additional fee (not have unlimited mobile internet). That means that, once you have paid for mobile Internet, you can use your phone as a wifi hot spot to share your mobile Internet from your phone to another device, like your computer or another mobile device. Usually, carriers make you pay extra for just the tethering capability, without giving you any extra data.
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I'm guessing that what you've heard about is that rooting lets you tether without an additional fee (not have unlimited mobile internet). That means that, once you have paid for mobile Internet, you can use your phone as a wifi hot spot to share your mobile Internet from your phone to another device, like your computer or another mobile device. Usually, carriers make you pay extra for just the tethering capability, without giving you any extra data.
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Yes thats what i heard of.. But it sucks that only gophones could get unlimited internet without a plan.. Could gophones also do wifi hotspot if i root it? sorry for the questions
McSancho said:
Yes thats what i heard of.. But it sucks that only gophones could get unlimited internet without a plan.. Could gophones also do wifi hotspot if i root it? sorry for the questions
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Is gophone a prepaid plan? Anyway, even so, you will need to pay for the unlimited data plan. Then, if you root the phone, it will be like any other phone, at least in that you will be able to tether a wifi hotspot.
There is no way to get free unlimited Internet just by rooting your phone. You will need to pay for a plan, prepaid or contract.
Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks! Thread moved.
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