Data Tethering & Telus (Seeking info.)

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Originally Posted by shtewps

Okay, so I just started dabbling with HTC WiFiRouter and I'm floored with how well it works. This really just makes me want to use it as often as I can, but I do have some concerns.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong but as far as I know this app. is undetected by Telus in order to apply tethered data charges. However, if we were to use WModem, the tethered data would be detected.

I am looking to see if anyone can provide me with a technical explanation as to how using WiFiRouter is able to tether data without the carrier knowing. I am assuming it is using the same data transfer routines as your mobile browser, or youtube app. would. But I would love to hear more facts on this if available.

Thanks in advance!

Very simple, When you dial up through your phone, you register on the network as YOURNUMBER@MB.TELUSMOBILITY.COM. Now, when you dial up using wireless modem, your register on the network as YOURNUMBER@1X.TELUSMOBILTIY.COM. and thats how they simply pick you up as tethering. NOw when you use ICS, since you're already logged in as a connection through your head set and are simply sharing it, they are unable to pick it up, since its logged in @mb.telusmobility.com. Hope this helped. PM me for a cool trick.