Will Cellular South charge for tethering

[walxjr]

I have been able to tether since i got my Pearl back in November of 08 but do not use it very often. My question is can CS charge you for this. I have talked to them more than once about this. It is in their contract that tethering is not allowed but i had one guy with CS email me and this is what he said Technically there would not be a dollar amount charged for tethering. Since it is not offered or supported through Cellular South, it would not be a feature that would have a monetary value. The day before this I talked to A lady one the phone with CS and she told me if I was caught I would be charged but could not tell me an amount. What is everyones input on this.

[CellularSouthMatt]

You will not be charged for tethering just don't bog down the network ex. Using it for constant connections for days at a time. Your account will be terminated at that point . Random soft usage is ok.

-Matt

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[mscooley]

Originally Posted by walxjr

I have been able to tether since i got my Pearl back in November of 08 but do not use it very often. My question is can CS charge you for this. I have talked to them more than once about this. It is in their contract that tethering is not allowed but i had one guy with CS email me and this is what he said Technically there would not be a dollar amount charged for tethering. Since it is not offered or supported through Cellular South, it would not be a feature that would have a monetary value. The day before this I talked to A lady one the phone with CS and she told me if I was caught I would be charged but could not tell me an amount. What is everyones input on this.

My advice. I wouldn't especially if it clearly states that it's not allowed. This way you are safe. Now I will admit that I have tethered before just to see if I could do it but I haven't since. It's really two folds. If you and others (i know there are plenty others) all hit the network hard, it increases chances for failure for us all. I truly think if CSouth's network could properly handle the traffic they'd offer and/or support the service. My $.010

[david.baum]

I occasionally tether with CS and have never been charged any additional fees. However, I only do it on an emergency basis (must have instant connectivity to the internet for a short period of time and have no other options). I would not push it too far though.

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[MrVoodoo]

Where's my embarassed smiley?

is this it?

I tether constantly - actually have been on a daily basis. Never read the contract regarding tethering and a service rep said we could when I had asked a while back.

[Chaser1337]

very rarely myself. but have to try it, been so long i couldn't even get it to done right on the work computer one day.