Laptop connect via Hermes Modem - Free?

[Yze]

I have an unlimited 3g media plan with cingular.. when I connect it via dialup modem to use the internet, am I still using my unlimited plan? Or am I getting charged =\

[Guest69]

i'd check with your phone service provider but most have a "reasonable use" policy and will withdraw your "unlimited" offer if they think you're usage is unreasonably high. Streaming video or audio will probably make them unhappy. Check the details of your contract.

[TheCritic]

It's against the terms of service, but as long as you use the same settings as your plan (wap.cingular if it's MEdiaWorks or Smartphone Connect) you don't get charged. If you're supposed to be using wap.cingular and you use the (potentially) better isp.cingular you MAY get charged. If you PDA Connect or Laptop connect (the only one where 'tethering, as it's known, is acceptable in the terms of service) you can use isp.cingular or the lesser settings.

Haven't quite setup tethering on mine yet, but my wap.cingular service has been asstastic since I got the phone. Can't use mapping software like map4pda for crap because the data keeps timing out...

[Yze]

so im guessing its pretty easy for them to realize if youre tethering or not eh? what if youre just streaming really large video files with your pda?

[goestoeleven]

Your plan is unlimited, but not-so-unlimited (refer to your Terms of Service). If they deem you to be abusing -- either on the handheld or via tethering -- they reserve the right to drop you...