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Executor32 wrote:3) I'm not sure about this one, but I can't imagine why you'd want to.

Edi wrote:I've got that phone as a work phone and the easiest way to install apps is to connect to the internet through wifi, then use Android Market. Everything else is a lot more cumbersome.

Connecting to the internet with the phone through a PC.... I suppose that can be done, but can't see why you would want to, as generally in that situation you should normally have wifi available. If not, then per instructions, I suppose.

“AT&T Free Msg: Did you know tethering your Smartphone to a computer requires a tethering plan? Pls call 888-860-6789 for details or visit att.com/dataplans.”

Dear [Customer],

We’ve noticed your service plan may need updating.

Many AT&T customers use their smartphones as a broadband connection for other devices, like laptops, netbooks or other smartphones- a practice commonly known as tethering. Tethering can be an efficient way for our customers to enjoy the benefits of AT&T’s mobile broadband network and use more than one device to stay in touch with important people and information. To take advantage of this feature, we require that in addition to a data plan, you also have a tethering plan.

Our records show that you use this capability, but are not subscribed to our tethering plan.

If you would like to continue tethering, please log into your account online at Cell Phones and Cell Phone Plans - Wireless from AT&T, or call us at 1-888-860-6789 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. CST or Saturday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST, by March 27, 2011 to sign up for DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering.
Here are details on the plan:

DataPro 4GB for Smartphone Tethering
• $45 per month
(this gives you 4GB in total, combining both your smartphone data plan for $25 and the tethering feature, $20)
• $10 per each additional GB thereafter, added automatically as needed
• Mobile Hotspot capabilities are included for compatible Smartphones

If we don’t hear from you, we’ll plan to automatically enroll you into DataPro 4GB afterMarch 27, 2011. The new plan - whether you sign up on your own or we automatically enroll you - will replace your current smartphone data plan, including if you are on an unlimited data plan.

If you discontinue tethering, no changes to your current plan will be required.

It’s easy to track your usage throughout the month so there are no bill surprises. For example, we send you free text messages when you reach 65, 90, and 100 percent of your plan’s threshold. If you would like to monitor your account more closely, go to www.att.com/dataplans to learn about other ways to track your data usage.

As a reminder, our smartphone data plans also include unlimited usage of Wi-Fi at no additional charge. AT&T smartphone customers can use Wi-Fi at home or on-the-go at any one of our more than 23,000 U.S. hotspots already included in your data plan.

Thank you for bringing your account up to date. We appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve your mobile broadband needs.

Sincerely,

AT&T

Edi wrote:I've got that phone as a work phone and the easiest way to install apps is to connect to the internet through wifi, then use Android Market. Everything else is a lot more cumbersome.

Connecting to the internet with the phone through a PC.... I suppose that can be done, but can't see why you would want to, as generally in that situation you should normally have wifi available. If not, then per instructions, I suppose.

Enigma wrote:He'll have to make sure that it is legal to do so. I understood that AT&T is cracking down such practice. I may be mistaken though, it may be something totally different.

Netko wrote:In that vein, you really should consider some sort of minimal data package with a modern smartphone. Pretty much every application that does something useful expects an Internet connection. Most of them don't use up much traffic (I have a 512mb package and rarely do more then 200mb a month with light surfing included), but even minimal traffic can be brutal if your plan only gives you the overcharge price.

Isil`Zha wrote:

Netko wrote:In that vein, you really should consider some sort of minimal data package with a modern smartphone. Pretty much every application that does something useful expects an Internet connection. Most of them don't use up much traffic (I have a 512mb package and rarely do more then 200mb a month with light surfing included), but even minimal traffic can be brutal if your plan only gives you the overcharge price.

If you get a limited plan like this, there's the "3G watchdog" app that monitors how much data you've used for the current billing period (you just manually set when the reset date is, as well as your bandwidth limit.) Will warn you when you get near limits, etc.