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boy8cookie · Jul 1, 2009, 03:56 PM

http://macmegasite.com/node/7173

Has anyone tried this with a 3GS?

I'd like to have tethering, but I see no mention of the 3GS, the only listed requirement being the 3.0 software.

turtle777 · Jul 1, 2009, 04:01 PM

I'd be very careful with this kind of hack.

You never know how AT&T is going to screw you for this. You most likely violate their T&Cs. Just imagine they suddenly slap you with a volume based surcharge (like $ 10 per GB) for the data leached.

I, for one, are not going to even try this.

-t

Simon · Jul 1, 2009, 04:21 PM

$10/GB would be awesome.

Last time I was in Japan for business I ended up using quite a bit of 3G data. I was billed about $18 per MB for data roaming. Yep. Per megabyte. Thank God I didn't have to pay for that myself.

turtle777 · Jul 1, 2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Simon

$10/GB would be awesome.

Last time I was in Japan for business I ended up using quite a bit of 3G data. I was billed about $18 per MB for data roaming. Yep. Per megabyte. Thank God I didn't have to pay for that myself.

You are right, I meant per MB.

Germany charges EUR 20 per MB. F***ing crazy.

Point is, you don't know where AT&T is gonna set the overage charges to. Too much risk for me.

-t

moep · Jul 1, 2009, 05:31 PM

http://help.benm.at (visit with iPhone)

That did the job for me (factory unlocked 3GS from Italy + 10GB data plan from my favorite carrier). Tethering, MMS, everything.
I don’t think it works with AT&T though.

kylef · Jul 1, 2009, 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by moep

http://help.benm.at (visit with iPhone)

That did the job for me (factory unlocked 3GS from Italy + 10GB data plan from my favorite carrier). Tethering, MMS, everything.
I don’t think it works with AT&T though.

That's kept placing the carrier file in the wrong location for me - so it wouldn't work. Found a terminal command to re-allow custom .ipcc files to be added to the iPhone. I've tethered since the days of beta 4 and have had no problems. As long as you aren't going all out excessive, it should be fine..

Kyle76 · Jul 19, 2009, 05:28 PM

It works with AT&T.

turtle777 · Jul 19, 2009, 05:36 PM

Apple is patching this with OS 3.1
Don't update if you want to keep it.

But, like I said, be prepared for AT&T to slap you with a hefty data package fine.
For sure they won't leave that money on the table.

-t

Eriamjh · Jul 21, 2009, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by turtle777

But, like I said, be prepared for AT&T to slap you with a hefty data package fine.
-t

I haven't seen an actual "limit" for the 3G data plan and it is described as "unlimited". However, AT&T does have a "excessive use" clause.

Using your phone to surf from a laptop isn't going to use much more data than using your phone to surf. Start downloading files, etc. and it will rack up quickly, though.

Phileas · Jul 21, 2009, 08:12 AM

Up here in Canada Rogers has, surprisingly, decided that for once they won't screw their customers and allow tethering. I've got a 6GB plan and have been using tethering extensively. As long as you don't watch music or download large files you should be ok.

turtle777 · Jul 21, 2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Phileas

Up here in Canada Rogers has, surprisingly, decided that for once they won't screw their customers and allow tethering. I've got a 6GB plan and have been using tethering extensively. As long as you don't watch music or download large files you should be ok.

Well, if you are on a limited data plan, of course it doesn't matter.

The point is that AT&T in the US automatically offers a flat rate, unlimited plan.

-t

Kyle76 · Jul 22, 2009, 11:30 AM

How can they tell if you are tethering or just using the phone?

Big Mac · Jul 22, 2009, 12:17 PM

Sniff the user agent from the browser if they detect high bandwidth usage, I suppose.