Verizon to allow 3rd tethering

I read an article that Verizon has to allow 3rd party tethering. I know currently this won't have an effect on me, as I also have a BB phone, but this surely sounds like a bonus for those buying such things as they nexus 7 and who already own a Droid. My problem would still be battery life, as I can bridge all day, and when I had a Droid, wifi ate up battery pretty quick.

I heard that they lost a lawsuit and this is the outcome.:)

Originally Posted by profspeedo

I heard that they lost a lawsuit and this is the outcome.:)

That's what I read. Didn't remember the link to the news story.

There is an article on tech crunch Web Site about this.

I spoke with Verizon yesterday and they will still charge separately on an additional plan for the tethering.

Originally Posted by kdeckels

That's what I read. Didn't remember the link to the news story.

Found it for reference's sake: Verizon Can No Longer Charge For Tethering, FCC Declares | TechCrunch

Appears to only apply to non-unlimited plans. So I'm out of luck... Verizon hasn't caught me yet though. FoxFi ftw.

http://truth-out.org/news/item/10863...mers-big-bucks

Why just Verizon customers?

And why only 2gig and 4gig customers. I pay for UNlimited. Why can't I use it as I choose?

I guess "your" data's yours as long as there's a cap on it? :rolleyes: