Use Phone as Modem for PC

Bob Simon wrote:

> A salesperson at the phone store recommeded that I get a Sierra
> Wireless AirCard and it's $60/month plan for my computer instead. She
> said that if I use my phone as I am considering, AT&T would somehow
> know and they would cut me off because this use is contrary to the
> terms of my plan.
>
> How could AT&T know if I use my phone as a network access device for
> my notebook? Even if they could tell, why would they care?

They care because they want you to sign up for the $60/month plan!

Many people use the lower cost plans, and tether either wirelessly or
with a cable, and don't get in trouble. But it does violate the terms of
service.

> Or is
> this merely a poorly-disguised attempt to get me to buy another (more
> expensive) plan?

It's not poorly disguised, but it is an attempt to get you to sign up
for the more expensive plan.


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