FCC Rules That Verizon Cannot Charge For 4G Tethering 218
schleprock63 writes "The FCC ruled today that Verizon cannot charge extra for users for 4G Wi-Fi tethering. The FCC used the original agreement in the auction of the C block spectrum which said 'licensees offering service on C Block spectrum "shall not deny, limit, or restrict the ability of their customers to use the devices and applications of their choice on the licensee's C Block network, subject to narrow exceptions."' So Verizon cannot charge for tethering on 4G service, this raises the question of whether they can continue to charge for tethering on 3G or 1x?"
Correction (Score:1, Funny)
It's "Invited everyone you knew," shithead.
Ha ha.. I bet you thought I was going to say something about "cosmonaut" didn't you!
Too late... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Too late... (Score:4, Funny)
Virgin Mobile is actually what I use for cell service, simply because Pay-as-you-go service nicely prevents any overcharge hijinks.
Choosing between Verizon, Sprint, and ATT is like choosing between Joe Jackson, Ike Turner, and O.J. Simpson.
Virgin Mobile is like Bobby Brown, holding to the terribly flawed analogy. You're gonna regret hooking up, but at least you can get away from it if you're not on crack.
Re:By the hair of my chinny-chin-chin. (Score:5, Funny)
Never underestimate the capacity of a telecom carrier to do evil for profit.
Wait, the profit isn't just a fringe benefit?
Re:By the hair of my chinny-chin-chin. (Score:4, Funny)
Suit yourself, but a Schmeisser is lighter, heaps easier to hold on to, and can be used from a greater (and safer) distance.