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So, with the iPhone 4, you can finally do tethering, which is where you can jump back to 2005 and use your cell phone's Internet connection with your laptop. Yeah, I had this feature with my old Motorola phone way back when. I called the other day to get it set up and was pretty well shocked at what was presented to me. To enable tethering for my iPhone, I had to change data plans. Any AT&T iPhone user is already used to this annoyance that comes with each new iteration of the iPhone, so no big surprise so far. The data plan I was on was called the "Unlimited" plan and to enable tethering, I'd have to go to a plan that is limited to 2 GB of data transfer per month. Also, I can NEVER change it back. And to switch to this will cost an extra $15 per month. The lady on the phone asked me if I wanted to go ahead and it seemed like, since she has to tell people about this plan, that she knew exactly what my reaction should be. I said something like, "Ok, so to do tethering, I have to switch from unlimited to a limited plan AND pay $15 per month? No, that's a terrible plan. I will not switch." I mean, it was nothing against her at all. She was just doing her job and I told her that. I felt bad for her that her employer made her try to sell such a terrible plan. That would get a little depressing, I think. Anyway, that's their "plan" and I do not "plan" on switching to it anytime soon. Sure, you can't offer unlimited Internet access - that would tear down their fragile network. That makes sense but to pay more and then never be able to switch from it again? What's up with that? I think I can speak for about everyone in saying that if the iPhone goes to Verizon, we're in! -T
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