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PinkPink8
Posts: 13
Registered: ‎01-22-2011
My Carrier: AT & T

Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

I am currently paying ATT for Internet tethering. Now that Os7 is offering Mobile Hotspot for BB Torch 9810, do I need to continue to pay for Internet tethering?

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jamead1981
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Registered: ‎10-10-2010
My Carrier: EE (Orange)

Re: Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

It varies from carrier to carrier, on Virgin Mobile I have never needed to pay extra to tether or use the hot spot feature. However I believe on AT&T you do 

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PinkPink8
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Re: Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

So now that I have Mobile Hotspot for free through BB, do I still need Internet tethering?

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PinkPink8
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Re: Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

So now that I have Mobile Hotspot for free through BB, do I still need Internet tethering? I guess I need to mention the I also have a PlayBook and would like to continue to be able to use it with my 9800.

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jamead1981
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Re: Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

As per my message, yes - I believe on AT&T you do need Internet tethering to use the mobile hot spot feature - but the only sure way of knowing would be to ask AT&T themselves 

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PinkPink8
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Re: Mobile Hotspot vs. Internet tethering

OKAY! Thanks! I'll post the answer as soon as I find out.

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