So the lack of Wordpress on my new Magic continues to force me to write up my posts via computer. Fortunately for me readers, this means that my posts now have some photos included in them.
Rogers Wireless
This post is in relation to tethering and Roger’s policy on doing so. As recently posted by
Engadget Mobile (
read), Rogers is currently permitting tethering for those with a data plan of 1GB or higher. This policy is said to last until December 31st, at which time those that need tethering abilities will have to call in to Rogers to have it enabled for their account. Now this raises a couple flags to me, the biggest one being “Will I have to pay to have tethering enabled?”. I first signed up for the 6GB/$30 data plan last year when the iPhone came out and drove the pricing down, however when I signed the 3 year contract required to get that promotion, I did so with the understanding that I will be able to use my phone for tethering to my computer. If Rogers goes and forces users such as myself to now pay even more for the service which we signed a contract for to begin with, well let’s just say there will be a large number of Retentions calls. My other concern is how will they track tether via programs such as JoikuSpot? I mean with regular tethering I understand that the phone sends out a specialised code to signify that there is a computer using data via the phone, however with the program there is no such signal being sent out. Of course Rogers could start looking at large amounts of data being transfered over a short period of time, however using YouTube, internet radio or SymTorrent could easily surpass what any laptop browser could require.
Finally, I believe that this policy will only affect those that signed up for a data plan before June 8th, 2009. Presumably this means that those of us that have had the same data plan since before that date can continue to tether without any issues (including those with less than 1GB of data). What is not clear, however, is what happens come December 31st – will everyone have to call in and confirm/sign-up for tethering, or just those that signed up after June 8th?
The mobile space seems to be getting more and more interesting, and I will be sure to follow it every step of the way.
- Nokia FanBoy
June 24th, 2009 on 11:02 am
Hi there,
Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
Thanks
July 6th, 2009 on 3:05 pm
I think I will try to recommend this post to my friends and family, cuz it’s really helpful.
July 7th, 2009 on 9:25 am
Well let me know what other things you are interested in hearing and I will make sure to write more about it. I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with mobile carriers, and although I may not always post specific steps, I will at least point you in the right direction
-Nokia FanBoy
July 9th, 2009 on 9:47 am
http://www.diariesofanokiafanboy.com – da best. Keep it going!
Jinny