Verizon has just announced the new iPad data packages, boasting the fact that they include hotspot services at no additional cost. Big Red offers the same feature for tablets with other operating systems. The hotspot may be a great incentive to buy a tablet, but seems rather unfair for smartphone owners.
Planning to get a new smartphone from AT&T soon? Maybe that shiny Galaxy Note. You might want to take a look at this, if so. AT&T is getting ready to roll out its new data plans starting January 22. These phone and tablet plans are not bad, as they have a bit ... Read More »
I’ve personally had a big beef with carriers, specifically with their contradictory push towards faster mobile networks while providing significantly smaller amounts of data. With the next generation of cellular networks hitting up to 50mbps download speeds today, consumers can reach their 2GB data caps in as little as 5 minutes.
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It’s my notion that when you purchase data services, your provider should not be concerned with how you go about accessing those services. It turns out I’m not the only one who feels this way.
Recently Free Press, a non-profit organization aiming to reform the media, has filed a complaint with the FCC asking them ... Read More »
This week AT&T began informing iPhone customers that they would start cracking down on unauthorized tethering. No Android customers have received the warning yet, but this is a sign of what is likely to come.
AT&T currently charges $25 per month for 2 GB of data, but users who wish to tether must subscribe to the DataPro ... Read More »
We knew the Atrix 4G would be shipping without some features enabled (like 1080p video capture), but there were a few surprise omissions like the lack of HSUPA speeds and the inability to access webtop without an official dock. Most of these features should be available with a future software update, ... Read More »
Are some T-Mobile users about to lose their free tethering? I’m bringing attention to the question because I’m still not entirely sure about the answer. According to some recent comments from a T-Mobile spokesperson, it’s looking more and more like that could be the case.
Back in the early days of Android you couldn’t tether ... Read More »
Today T-Mobile started pushing out a new over the air update to the G2 that adds WiFi calling and tethering. You can wait a few days and receive it automagically or you can manually install it now. Full instructions after the jump.
This update is intended for unmodified T-Mobile G2s that are running the current ... Read More »
The T-Mobile G2 will receive its first OTA update which will add some highly anticipated features that were missing at launch. Starting November 3rd and going through November 8th, T-Mobile will roll out an over the air update which includes WiFi Calling, tethering, and “other updates”.
The WiFi calling does ... Read More »
In a little over a week, T-Mobile will completely overhaul their data plans in an attempt to give customers more options. A new cheaper data tier will become available for those looking to save some cash, tethering plans will finally be added, and T-Mobile will clarify exactly what “unlimited” data means. Read on after the ... Read More »
