Can Sprint detect internet sharing on windows mobile phones

crow11ad · #1 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 01:54 PM

I have heard some conflicting issues about this. Is there anyway for Sprint to detect internet sharing on the HTC Touch Pro? I can connect via ICS with out any reg edits or any additional installs. I have unlimited data.

big3etr · #2 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 01:56 PM

I'm curious of the same thing. I also have an unlimited data plan, and could be out of a job (auto supplier) in the near future, and am considering dropping my home ISP in order to use this unlimited plan I have. I would like to know if the 5GB limited would aplly to me tethering and browsing using my phone...

jimd144 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by crow11ad

I have heard some conflicting issues about this. Is there anyway for Sprint to detect internet sharing on the HTC Touch Pro? I can connect via ICS with out any reg edits or any additional installs. I have unlimited data.

You can make sure they won't care if you pay them for the service. Then, you can look yourself in the mirror and not see a crook looking back!

johnnychimpo · #4 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 01:58 PM

If you use it for casual use then i dont think it will be a problem.

garza1911 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 02:49 PM

i have used internet sharing with a $15 unlimited data plan for two years iam on the net 24-7 i use millions of kbs per month it say right on my bill no one from sprint has ever question it so just do a reg edit and get ics up and running,$15 data plan and your set!

**Success100** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 03:50 PM

on the other hand, ive never paid for it, no 15 dollar a month plan, and never got any additional charges for it. Can they detect it?? YES, but ive never seen them charge anyone unless someone abused it. I think its a loophole

garza1911 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 05:20 PM

Success100 sorry your wrong cuz we used ics on my wifes phone for 5min and got a bill from sprint cuz kb's are not included in her plan so yea you need to get that $15 data plan unless you want a huge bill for data thanks tho

**electronicrice** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by garza1911

Success100 sorry your wrong cuz we used ics on my wifes phone for 5min and got a bill from sprint cuz kb's are not included in her plan so yea you need to get that $15 data plan unless you want a huge bill for data thanks tho

i'm pretty sure he was talking about the extra tethering plan (which is unnecessary for these phones). of course you're going to get charged for KB usage if you don't have any data plan for your phone, since ICS uses that plan

**Success100** · #9 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by garza1911

Success100 sorry your wrong cuz we used ics on my wifes phone for 5min and got a bill from sprint cuz kb's are not included in her plan so yea you need to get that $15 data plan unless you want a huge bill for data thanks tho

umm duh yeah u need a data plan. any person who tethers without a data plan needs to get smacked in the nose with a 2x4.

were talking about the $15 dollar a month PAM add-on. I know plenty of people with data plans that dont have the PAM add-on who have never been charged extra.(including myself before I was put on an employee plan)

I SAID that they can detect it but usually dont charge u if u have a data plan unless u abuse it. Of course they dont advertise this, that would be dumb, but most of us know this.

Can they charge you? Yes. Will they probably not. Can you fault them if they do? No.

ACHlLLES · #10 (**permalink**) 11-23-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by garza1911

Success100 sorry your wrong cuz we used ics on my wifes phone for 5min and got a bill from sprint cuz kb's are not included in her plan so yea you need to get that $15 data plan unless you want a huge bill for data thanks tho

my guess is your wife was charged because she did not have data plan