[ NNSquad ] More on T-Mobile "unlimited" data plans

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

More on T-Mobile "unlimited" data plans

http://j.mp/OvRiUa  (All Things D)

   "For its unlimited data option, T-Mobile plans to charge $20 to $30 per
    month extra on top of a voice and texting plan. That means a single
    line "value" plan with unlimited talk, text and data is $69.99, while
    a similar traditional plan (one in which the phone price is
    subsidized), will cost $89.99 per month.  Those plans are actually $5
    per month cheaper than what T-Mobile charges for plans that slow down
    after 5GB of high-speed data use. However, those plans-unlike the new
    plans-can be used with the phone acting as a mobile hotspot or
    tethered to a computer."

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Now this starts to get confusing.  There are a variety of older
grandfathered T-M "unlimited" plans, some that actually top out at 5GB
before slowing way down, others I believe at 2GB or so.  I didn't
think any of them officially permitted tethering without paying an
additional fee.  If anyone can provide more clarity on this, it would
be appreciated!  Thanks.

--Lauren--
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