WM6 and ATT Data Usage

[dcastro8]

Does anyone know how the new WM6 upgrade is going to affect the Treo 750. With WM5 we could use the BT DUN and not be charged for an upgraded Tethering plan (I used Personal PDA Unlimited plus 1500 messages Bolt-On). I know with ICS some other members are saying it's going to be monitored and charged differently. I would love to know!!!!

[unkabuzz]

I copied this from another forum.
The ATT upgrade does NOT include Windows Live (not really sure why) and they've also locked down the Internet Sharing application such that you cannot tether a computer unless you pay $15-20 more for a 'tethered' data plan. The unbranded version is not crippled in this way. I haven't seen this addressed anywhere else in this forum. I am wondering if this can be tweaked or corrected, or if I am better off just using the 2.23 ROW unbranded version instead. Peolpe seem to like the AT&T 2.25 a lot. Does creating a "Vanilla" version eliminate the situation???

[gwoo_ca]

I updated to AT&T 2.25

Didn't see much change, maybe slightly better battery life. Though it is a newer version the calls sounded the same, same performance...

I ended up just switching back to ROW 2.23 because of windows live. I may try the Rogers rom, after some more feedback

[mtiberio]

just pulled the ethernet wire off my laptop at work, and started internet sharing on the phone. Got 792 kbps download and 269 kbps upload speeds. seems tethering is not restricted with the official 2.25 ROM...

[unkabuzz]

just pulled the ethernet wire off my laptop at work, and started internet sharing on the phone. Got 792 kbps download and 269 kbps upload speeds. seems tethering is not restricted with the official 2.25 ROM...

But the question is, are you paying for the tethering plan? Or do you have the basic data plan?? I don't yet have a data plan, but it is my understanding that the use is not restricted, but the tethering is not allowed on the basic data plans with 2.25

[PikaC]

Good question. We shall see when I get my next phone bill. I'm not sure but it seems like they don't charge you because it wasn't on my last bill.

[mtiberio]

But the question is, are you paying for the tethering plan? Or do you have the basic data plan?? I don't yet have a data plan, but it is my understanding that the use is not restricted, but the tethering is not allowed on the basic data plans with 2.25

I never see a phone bill. work gave me this.

[GURUGTS]

I copied this from another forum.
The ATT upgrade does NOT include Windows Live (not really sure why) and they've also locked down the Internet Sharing application such that you cannot tether a computer unless you pay $15-20 more for a 'tethered' data plan. The unbranded version is not crippled in this way. I haven't seen this addressed anywhere else in this forum. I am wondering if this can be tweaked or corrected, or if I am better off just using the 2.23 ROW unbranded version instead. Peolpe seem to like the AT&T 2.25 a lot. Does creating a "Vanilla" version eliminate the situation???

Care to give us a source to that info?

[unkabuzz]

Everything Treo Forum
Page #4 Post #6 (trueluck3)
Page #8 Post #6 (BRM10989) and #10 (fastlearner)
Page #9 Post #6 ((fastlearner) Point #2 He states at the end of point #2 that, "It even says so on the download page at Palm" I have not verified that information though.

http://www.everythingtreo.com/forum/treo-750/got-the-new-unbranded-rom-ready-for-minisd-13690-4.html (this is page # 4 @ Everything Treo)

[unkabuzz]

I just copied this from the Palm web site for the new ATT 2.25 upgrade.


Internet Connection Sharing - Utilize your smartphone capabilities by using your phone as a high-speed wireless modem for your laptop(4).


(4) Within coverage area only. Requires tethered mode data plan Additional service charges may apply.

[unkabuzz]

Can anybody verify this information?? Please??
Thanks a lot

[4th Level]

Ive been using it paired via BT on my Mac since the first leaked WM6 back in June or so - so far no additional billing from ATT. I upgraded to the official Palm unbranded version and still no problems. I have the unlimited data plan (non tethered). I only use it occasionally (maybe 4-5 times a month) for a total of about 4 hrs. I assume if one uses it as a primary connection, there may be problems. I recently read that 5GB was the red flag point for excessive usage, so buyer be ware;)

[unkabuzz]

OK, the official question is... With the "new" AT&t official release (2.25) is it possible to "tether" (with a wire or bluetooth), while on the "basic" unlimited data plan, ($19.95). (not PDA connect or Laptop connect or whatever they call it)
If it is not possible to do so. Can this be corrected by removing the AT&T stuff? Or by making it "Vanilla". Or a cooked ROM or ???????????
Thanks a lot everybody