Verizon Offers Free Tethering Because It Has To 180
jfruh writes "Most U.S. wireless carriers are trying to have it both ways on tethering or smartphones-as-hotspots — moving people from unlimited data plans to plans where they pay by the gigabyte, but then also charging them extra if they want to share the gigabytes they've paid for with other devices. But on Android phones on Verizon, at least, you can still tether, not because Verizon is trying to be more consumer friendly, but because, according to an FCC ruling, they agreed to allow it when they bought formerly public spectrum."
Re:Not just Android devices (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, and I'm sure *both* Windows Phone users are enjoying that.
Re:Not just Android devices (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, and I'm sure *both* Windows Phone users are enjoying that.
That is totally unfair and a total lie!
The USA isn't the world, man. There are at least 10 more users in other countries.
Re:Not just Android devices (Score:5, Funny)
Yes, and I'm sure *both* Windows Phone users are enjoying that.
That is totally unfair and a total lie!
The USA isn't the world, man. There are at least 10 more users in other countries.
Converting to binary doesn't actually increase the userbase.
Re:Oh no! Regulation! (Score:5, Funny)
That's why communism is ultimately the best way to go. Only with government regulation and government work program you can expect everything to go well for everyone.
So, comrade, here it says you want one of those new "computer" things. I notice, however, that you haven't filled forms 1A to 25B showing what the social benefits arising from your possession of said "computer" would be. Please follow through in filling them and return when you're ready. Afterwards, provided all forms are correctly filled, and our revision committee agree with the social benefits described in your project, we'll add your request to the queue. How long it is? Oh, we calculate a five year wait at most, provided, of course, you keep your production levels within the required parameters of social utility. Also, don't forget to regularly attend your local political meetings, as requirements might change and this way you'll get first hand notice of any new forms in need of filling, and otherwise you might miss the submission window and be in need to restart the request procedure all over again. Needless to say, that would cause you to lose your place in the queue. Ah, you're welcome, comrade! Have a nice day too! Next!
Re:Not just Android devices (Score:5, Funny)
I had, but I thought it was a Linux distro...
Re:Actually it is a problem (Score:4, Funny)
It's always better to have a politician decided on a technology to use rather than trying out many to see which ones work best. Government is always best and finding the best answer because of the flawless scientific evaluation of every proposed regulation.
Re:Not just Android devices (Score:4, Funny)
Now there's a concept. Imagine: The new revolutionary OS/2 Phone from IBM.