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ccsccs7 · Dec 17, 2003, 02:58 AM

I just checked my T-Mobile HotSpot account information. I've been on the plan for 13 months, my "credit limit" is good for 1,000,000,000 months. That's good for over 83 million years!

Just thought I'd share.

dracoleb · Dec 17, 2003, 04:28 PM

Well at least you know what your limit is, don't go over now.

zewm · Dec 17, 2003, 11:17 PM

I wish I had t-mobile hotspot, is it worth it ? There is a starbucks and a borders books & music by my job. I was thinking about taking my ibook on days I get a break (sometimes I work short shifts without a break) and I wanted to use the t-mobile hot spots. How is the pricing plan and stuff ?

ccsccs7 · 01:03 AM

Originally posted by zewm:
I wish I had t-mobile hotspot, is it worth it ? There is a starbucks and a borders books & music by my job. I was thinking about taking my ibook on days I get a break (sometimes I work short shifts without a break) and I wanted to use the t-mobile hot spots. How is the pricing plan and stuff ?

I've never actually used it! I got it because I could get a free day's use of it (but that expired before I got the chance) at the local Starbucks, as I didn't have an AirPort network (nor broadband connection) at home.

The plans are basically $40 for unlimited use a month ($30 with a year's contract), $10 for a 24 hour period of time, or $6 for an hour and 10� a minute after that.

You can also just walk in and sign up on the spot if you like.

T-Mobile HotSpot service plans

Scooterboy · Dec 18, 2003, 02:08 AM

Or sign up with a local provider and surf away at cool, independent coffee shops instead of corporate Starbucks. Mine is $12/month unlimited use.

zewm · Dec 18, 2003, 10:52 AM

I don't have that luxury scooterboy. But I quite like this "corporate" starbucks you speak of. They have excellent Frapuccinos and I get them free since I know the dude that works there ;-) I'm not letting "THE MAN" get ME down. I just want to use him for a bit, muhaha.

ccssss7: umm.. so I can just walking and pay $6 for an hour without any contracts or anything, I just pay it @ the coffee shoppe ?

ccsccs7 · Dec 18, 2003, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by zewm:
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ccssss7: umm.. so I can just walking and pay $6 for an hour without any contracts or anything, I just pay it @ the coffee shoppe ?

From what I've read, you just get online, pay (by credit card), and surf. You might have to create an account, but I've had one for 13 months and haven't been charged yet. The $10- & $6/hour are pay-per-use plans.