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How to get Unlimited Data on AT&T

I'm just transferring this thread from the Atrix forum for those that would be interested in getting onto (or back onto) AT&T's unlimited data plan rather than the tiered plans they offer.
It requires an IPhone 2G in order to do it and a sim card that has not been previously registered on an IPhone.
It does work, I did it on my own lines with ease.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008698

Gr8Danes said:
I'm just transferring this thread from the Atrix forum for those that would be interested in getting onto (or back onto) AT&T's unlimited data plan rather than the tiered plans they offer.
It requires an IPhone 2G in order to do it and a sim card that has not been previously registered on an IPhone.
It does work, I did it on my own lines with ease.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008698
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It works...lol..I have actually rented my iphone 2g out to infuse owners to accomplish this.

00mred00 said:
It works...lol..I have actually rented my iphone 2g out to infuse owners to accomplish this.
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You could almost make a business out of it.

Gr8Danes said:
You could almost make a business out of it.
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I have a friend that does that...you send him $$ and your login info..he sends you back a sim with unlimited data

AT&T's policies do allow anyone with an unlimited plan to keep their unlimited data when moving to a different smartphone, so if any rep says otherwise, then tell them to look it up in their reference material, called myCSP......just a little inside info

Can't find a iPhone 2g locally to save my life. Anyone know who offers this service
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Just throwing this out there, starting this month they will be throttling data speeds if you go over 2GB on the unlimited data plans. You can go over but it will be sloooow.
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AzraelsVoice said:
Just throwing this out there, starting this month they will be throttling data speeds if you go over 2GB on the unlimited data plans. You can go over but it will be sloooow.
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Yes you are correct
Sent from somewhere, lost in time

I hate to sound like a broken record, but being a sales rep, tons of people come in obsessing over unlimited data. Especially the ones who barely use a gig a month.
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AzraelsVoice said:
I hate to sound like a broken record, but being a sales rep, tons of people come in obsessing over unlimited data. Especially the ones who barely use a gig a month.
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I barely use a gig a month, but it's better to be safe than sorry...

I'll save $5 and keep it under 2gb.

I was lucky enough to have an unlimited data plan grandfathered in from last year when i had my previous Android cell (Motorola Backflip)

*Crosses fingers* please don't say you liked that phone lol
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Hey, I was just wondering, does it have to be an unactivated sim card that's never been used on a 2g.. or does it just have to be a sim card that hasn't been
used on a 2g phone..
and i have an old 2g phone, it lights up but you can't really go into anything on it.. basically a black screen just lit up.. it's recognized in itunes too..

AzraelsVoice said:
*Crosses fingers* please don't say you liked that phone lol
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it served it's purpose for a year and a half... made the mistake of getting the FIRST android based phone AT&T released... did i like it? 50/50

I had one for three days because I HAD to try Android. Had promise but fell short. I still have people bringing them into the store for service every now and then these days.
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well i guess i got lucky... never had to had my phone go in for service.... most issues i was able to resolve on my own... might end up selling it to a dev on another forum

since at&t counts data in bytes,
it would make sense that your speed would lower after 20001 bytes, right?

latinohot said:
since at&t counts data in bytes,
it would make sense that your speed would lower after 20001 bytes, right?
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I have no idea but are you still tethering? Like as in are you still tethering hours later? If so, you might want to watch how much you're tethering. If you push it too far, AT&T can find out and put you on a tethering plan.

Right now I'm on Sprint and would like to move over to AT&T but like most of you want unlimited data. If I switch I will get 3 lines (family plan) 2 iphone 4s's for my two sisters and 1 Samsung Skyrocket for me. Anyone know if its possible for us to get unlimited data?

Verizon brought back unlimited data?(guess not, was misinformed)

Not sure if it's been gone over already, but I just called VZW and asked if any promos where going on, which there aren't, but I was told they brought back unlimited data plans again 3 weeks ago, for the same $29.99.

Really? The vzw rep said that? If so that's awesome!
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Yup, give them a call! I already have it from my thunderbolt or I would have been all over it!

Not available on their website. Maybe like everything else, reps don't know what they're talking about.

If this were true we would've heard some report of this from other sources. Odds are the rep had no clue what was going on.

I'm calling them back to verify. Maybe someone else wants to call and see what's up.

Yep they allowed me to switch my daughters Thunderbolt to unlimited data. It's brought back to January 1st as a promotion for the iPhone 4S. That's from my rep. Laura Merritt
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The new rep says she knows nothing about it, but is trying to get in touch with her.

papi92 said:
Yep they allowed me to switch my daughters Thunderbolt to unlimited data. It's brought back to January 1st as a promotion for the iPhone 4S. That's from my rep. Laura Merritt
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Hmmm. Interesting, I wonder if it applies to new customers as well.

Ok, here it is. My original rep was what's called an 'overflow rep', these people are out sourced, and take calls when there are too many coming in to VZW. This person, of course, gave me misinformation.
Sorry guys, just looking out for you and that was too good not to share.

papi92 said:
Yep they allowed me to switch my daughters Thunderbolt to unlimited data. It's brought back to January 1st as a promotion for the iPhone 4S. That's from my rep. Laura Merritt
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So now I don't know what to think, but I do think everyone without unlimited data should call and maybe get lucky.

There is nothing about this on the web either. If this is an iphone 4S promo why not adverstise it. This one is going into UFO status...

I won't complain. My plan got switched lol I have confirmation. And I have documentation. If they try to change I can get out of my contract for t-mo. I want open phones with verizon locking them.
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What time of day did you call so I can get an overflow rep.
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I can verify this is not true.
There was a loophole but it's closed now. For some time you could get unlimited data by adding the 4G only, $30 unlimited hotspot feature. By default it changes your data plan to the $29.99 unlimited.
It is only intended for customers with unlimited data already, but for awhile they were doing it for all 4G phones.
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I got unlimited data last week.
I was on the 2 GB plan... never used that much since data doesn't work worth a crap. My company IT department finally appoved me to get me email on my phone using the "Good" app. As soon as I activated it, the Good servers sent me an email stating that I did not have a feature on my account and I needed to contact Verizon. So I did. I was told that I had to go to an enterprise plan to get my mail through the app. It would be $44.99 a month but it also included unlimited data. With my company's 22% discount, that brought it to $35.09. I pay $5.09 more for unlimited data over the 2 GB regular plan.

I've been on the phone with Verizon this morning and getting nowhere with this. I just moved from AT&T and definitely miss my unlimited data. I was told they know nothing about the unlimited data coming back for any period of time.
To anyone that gets it, congrats and enjoy!

ive been a vzw rep for a few years now and this is nothing that ive heard. tiered data was all part of a bigger plan that hasnt come into place yet. what i do know though is that service is able to put customers back onto unl data if they lose it due to a system error or weird change in their acct that doesnt involve a phone.

I actually had a rep laugh at me and hang up the phone.

CrazyGuyCD said:
I actually had a rep laugh at me and hang up the phone.
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the guy holding the J.P.Powers award???

Double your data plan

Anyone on capped data may be interested to know that starting tomorrow you can double your data allowance for no extra cost through the month of November.
4GB - $30
10GB - $50
20GB - $100
You will be able to set it up through myverizon.com
This only applies to 4G smartphones
ONCE YOU GET IT YOU GET TO KEEP IT!
also applies to new lines and upgrades!
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If you like it, thank it.

Just to confirm that this offer is legit.
Verizon has confirmed this.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/07/...le-the-data-for-your-buck-tomorrow/#continued

Good to know!
I don't have issues with my amount of data... I'd rather pay less for the same amount of data I have now. Does anyone know if that would be possible? I'm guessing they'd rather not let me decrease my monthly bill though..

CC Lemon said:
Good to know!
I don't have issues with my amount of data... I'd rather pay less for the same amount of data I have now. Does anyone know if that would be possible? I'm guessing they'd rather not let me decrease my monthly bill though..
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There is a $20 plan going to be available but its only for 300 MB.
I thought I would post it since once you get it you get to keep it, and you never know when you might use it
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Repeat post

I'm definitely doubling up tomorrow.

thanks for the heads up

Thanks a bunch for the heads up! Will definitely be taking advantage of this tomorrow to go from 2GB to 4GB

I got my 5GB. Site is live.

how do you go from 2 to 4 gigs if your an existing customer, their site says it's for new lines, or upgrades

I went to check if it was an available option and no luck... above the data plan selection area, it does say that you can do it for a limited time, but I only see the normal options and prices.

ROB281 said:
how do you go from 2 to 4 gigs if your an existing customer, their site says it's for new lines, or upgrades
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You can set it up through myverizon.com or call customer care. It is open to exsisting customers.

It wasn't available to me... now it is.
I know I'm being lazy, but I'm in the middle of studying for an important exam so I don't really have the time to go searching around right this second...
How do alternative options for a hotspot compare to the official hotspot?

So I can I get double unlimited data lol
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First attempt on the phone, and they shot me down. If you are an existing customer, and got this tell me how.
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Android Central posted details about this with an indirect sales slide. One of the bullet points said:
"4G LTE Smartphone customers who make a price plan change or an ESN change during the promotional period will be asked to select one of the promotional options."
The way I'm reading that is, If you upgrade to any 4G phone during the promotion period you will be asked to choose one of these tired plans and lose unlimited data.
This wouldn't be the first time Verizon has done something like this. I wouldn't be surprised if they say that the RAZR, Nexus, and Rezound are not compatible with the unlimited data package.

I've never been on the "personal email" option -- always had work paying for it and had the corp email and hotspot. Can someone with a regular data account (i.e., personal email, not corporate) tell me whether there is any restriction on data activities with one of these "regular" plans? Other than tethering, I mean. Like, can I still use the regular email app and all my other good stuff?
Thanks, and sorry for the noob question. On ATT, I never worried about this stuff. (Turns out that was the only plus about ATT, but I digress.)

ROB281 said:
First attempt on the phone, and they shot me down. If you are an existing customer, and got this tell me how.
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Go to VerizonWireless.com and log in. After login, go back to the splash page. Click on the link I highlighted in green on the first pic, below. It will show you the details.
Then, go to the link highlighted in pink in the second pic. That will show you everything on your account and allow you to change plans.
Hope this helps.

r0ckstar323 said:
Android Central posted details about this with an indirect sales slide. One of the bullet points said:
"4G LTE Smartphone customers who make a price plan change or an ESN change during the promotional period will be asked to select one of the promotional options."
The way I'm reading that is, If you upgrade to any 4G phone during the promotion period you will be asked to choose one of these tired plans and lose unlimited data.
This wouldn't be the first time Verizon has done something like this. I wouldn't be surprised if they say that the RAZR, Nexus, and Rezound are not compatible with the unlimited data package.
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Actually I think this is Verizon testing the waters and trying to find middle ground between unlimited and their current offers. Everyone and their mothers are flocking to Sprint because of their unlimited data, albeit they have issues of their own. If this experiment goes well this may end up being their new tiered plans or they may extend the promotional period. Verizon is not looking to stick their unlimited users, they've moved on. It's all about the next dollar. Now that at&t is deploying LTE they need to separate themselves from the pack.
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FYI Originally this was not supposed to apply to Mobile Hotspot users, but I checked today and the $50 plan (was 4GB w/ hotspot) is now 6GB w/ hotspot. Just in case anyone read the same flyer I did that said it wouldn't apply to us.

Verizon to kill unlimited plans for existing customers

Have you guys seen this? Doesn't totally surprise me. I figured it would happen sooner or later. Still makes me sad though.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57...plans-for-existing-subscribers/?tag=cnetRiver

as soon as it happens, I'm cancelling my contract (since they violated the TOS), and jumping ship to an MNVO.
I don't mind not having unlimited data so as far as my bill reflects that.

xredjokerx said:
as soon as it happens, I'm cancelling my contract (since they violated the TOS), and jumping ship to an MNVO.
I don't mind not having unlimited data so as far as my bill reflects that.
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Please forgive my ignorance, but what is an MNVO?

I don't know if they would be violating the TOS. I'm pretty sure the contracts that we all signed gave them the right to change any damn thing they want, whenever they want to.
This move has probably been planne for since 4g was a but a twinkle in their eye.
I'm pretty sure we'll have to wait out our "upgraded" contracts until the original end dates. And they're betting that by then, we'll have gotten used to the "upgrades."
I just love that have the nuts to call this an upgrade. Freaking hilarious.

well from what ive read, it's for customers with a 3G phone going to a 4G phone. I think if you don't upgrade from them you should be able to keep it. Looks like if the Nexus line expands and is sold through the google play store, im buying my phones straight from google

dewhashish said:
well from what ive read, it's for customers with a 3G phone going to a 4G phone. I think if you don't upgrade from them you should be able to keep it. Looks like if the Nexus line expands and is sold through the google play store, im buying my phones straight from google
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that how i'm reading it too, it doesn't sound like i will be required to change my data plan until i upgrade again.
The way it will likely work is that as 3G unlimited contracts expire, Verizon will push subscribers to upgrade their devices to smartphones on company's 4G LTE network. These customers will then have to sign up for the data share plans.
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standard101 said:
that how i'm reading it too, it doesn't sound like i will be required to change my data plan until i upgrade again.
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Probably. But that's the velvet glove. Do we know anything about the iron hand inside? If Verizon's spiel is "Upgrade to 4G LTE" and the customer's response is "No thanks", will Verizon counter with "Upgrade to LTE or else find another provider"?
The mindset I'm sensing behind killing off grandfathered unlimited is that they want all of their customers capped, and if you won't be capped, you won't be their customer. They're playing chicken, and most of their affected customer base will be the first to flinch.

They updated their plan...
http://m.cnet.com/news/57436642
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When does this take into effect

sirrdeezy said:
When does this take into effect
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Verizon hasn't said anything more exact than "this summer".

Class action lawsuit.
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theeStig said:
They updated their plan...
http://m.cnet.com/news/57436642
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Yeah, looks like they've opened a loophole in their plan. You lose your grandfathered unlimited if you buy a subsidized new phone (i.e., renew contract). So, if you craigslist or ebay a phone, and convince Verizon to activate it, you'll keep the unlimited data. (Or, if you like giving money to Verizon, buy the phone new from them.)
Interesting. I wonder how many upgrading customers who want the new-new shiny and don't pay much attention to contract plan dynamics will miss that distinction and lose their unlimited access without fully realizing it?

Yup im switching to tmobile! This is such bs!! Tmobile will b the only carrier left with "unlimited" data, after verizon pulls this stunt!!! Oh well, tmobile @ least has the one series phones. Suck it verizon!!
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kwyrt said:
Please forgive my ignorance, but what is an MNVO?
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Its fake cellphone company, Basically the mvno just runs a billing system but "borrows" the cellphone network from someone like Att.
virgin mobile is an example of an mvno as they run off of the sprint network
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_virtual_network_operator

Just upgrade now, or get a new one off cl like someone already stated
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Wow, ridiculous. Does your greed know no bounds, Verizon?
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Free wifi tethering now free from verizon

Sorry if this is old news(I didnt see a thread about it), but finally the govt does a little something right. And its kinda nice to see greedy Verizon get slapped in the face. :/
hxxp://gizmodo.com/5930610/verizon-officially-cant-force-you-to-pay-20-for-tethering-anymore?tag=verizon
sorry im a new user cant post links

Unless I missed something it doesn't necessarily mean that tethering will be free. What the govt. did was slap them on the wrist for blocking tethering apps in the app store, forcing customers to use their paid app. I could be wrong, though. Anyhow I've heard that a number of people were already tethering anyhow. Just don't go overboard on the data usage even if you have an unlimited plan.

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Unless I missed something it doesn't necessarily mean that tethering will be free. What the govt. did was slap them on the wrist for blocking tethering apps in the app store, forcing customers to use their paid app. I could be wrong, though. Anyhow I've heard that a number of people were already tethering anyhow. Just don't go overboard on the data usage even if you have an unlimited plan.
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this.

It wasn't just for blocking users from using third party programs, it was for charging LTE subscribers to tether, period (especially users on limited tiered pricing). That is why the share everything plans all include free hotspot now.

Now I'm tempted to get a share everything plan. Can anyone recommend any apps to wifi tether on the market?

Foxfi
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Would you even need a 3rd party app on a shared plan if hotspot is included? Wouldn't that use the built-in app?

If you are on share everything, then you can just use the built-in hotspot.

Here is an interesting article regarding FCC's ruling:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57...eans-to-you-faq/?part=rss&subj=news&tag=title

People definitely need to read that CNET article. Anyone on an older unlimited plan still has to pay to tether. It's only existing customers with a fixed amount of data per month who can tether for free.

This ruling makes no sense at all. Why would it allow wifi tether on tiered plans but not unlimited?

im goingto guess because the deal was for the 4g range not the 3g range.... unliited plans werent for 4g only 3g.

mtbrgeek said:
im goingto guess because the deal was for the 4g range not the 3g range.... unliited plans werent for 4g only 3g.
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Not entirely true... there was a period of a few months, I believe, where you could get 4G and still be unlimited. I'm pretty sure I fall in that bucket

mossholderm said:
Not entirely true... there was a period of a few months, I believe, where you could get 4G and still be unlimited. I'm pretty sure I fall in that bucket
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Me too! I got my Bionic for free, since it was 100 bucks with a 2 year contract minus some discount I got for using more than 1 GB of data a month. Still unlimited data, no unlimited talk. Still 91 dollars a month for basic service.

5thAgent said:
Me too! I got my Bionic for free, since it was 100 bucks with a 2 year contract minus some discount I got for using more than 1 GB of data a month. Still unlimited data, no unlimited talk. Still 91 dollars a month for basic service.
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How did you get a bionic early? They didn't release it until after they stopped offering the unlimited plan. I signed up the last weekend unlimited was available and the only 4g phones that were out were the Tbolt, Revolution, and Charge.
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KaneOfMars said:
How did you get a bionic early? They didn't release it until after they stopped offering the unlimited plan. I signed up the last weekend unlimited was available and the only 4g phones that were out were the Tbolt, Revolution, and Charge.
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I didn't get mine early... I was just allowed to go to the Bionic w/o giving up my unlimited plan.

KaneOfMars said:
How did you get a bionic early? They didn't release it until after they stopped offering the unlimited plan. I signed up the last weekend unlimited was available and the only 4g phones that were out were the Tbolt, Revolution, and Charge.
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I got my bionic in December, then called in February and got switched to unlimited data. They had a loophole for a while where unlimited hotspot was listed in the features section of the website, but it failed if you tried to add it to your plan. You just had to call and many reps would tell you you needed to be on unlimited data to get that, so you just asked then to switch you to unlimited data. The unlimited data was even 29.99 instead of 30 for 2 or 4GB. Plus, if you had any kind of group service discount it applied to the unlimited data but not the tiered plan.
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fozzir said:
This ruling makes no sense at all. Why would it allow wifi tether on tiered plans but not unlimited?
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It actually makes COMPLETE sense (for Verizon's sake) - since you will run through your allotted 2GB or whatever plan you have. If you have unlimited, then you can just power your home WiFi or whatever you want, which is not what you're paying for when you have unlimited data for your cell phone.
Anyway, this is XDA, so this shouldn't really matter to anyone here...turn that 1 to a 0 with an SQL editor and enjoy your free tethering.

I have a stock charge and am using foxfi free tethering on unlimited plan. I will have a bionic in 3 days
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KaneOfMars said:
How did you get a bionic early? They didn't release it until after they stopped offering the unlimited plan. I signed up the last weekend unlimited was available and the only 4g phones that were out were the Tbolt, Revolution, and Charge.
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Seconded. I bought mine release day with an upgrade and the only question I asked the sales rep was that I make sure I stay on unlimited data, which I have. In theory, the ruling should support free tethering on all 4G service, including unlimited.