[Q] Does TMobile wifi calling have separate data?

[Freshly_Snipes]

I know on Sprint that using tethering does not come out of your phone's data bucket but instead wifi hotspot/tether has a seperate tethering bucket it pulls from.

Is this the same if you PAY for tethering on TMobile? Or will it use my phones bucket of data?

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[Freshly_Snipes]

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[danperde]

You can use it for free as long you don't exceed your plan's limit. It counts against your data allowance, but if you continuously go over the limit, T-Mobile will send you a notice. And if you disregard it they will block the tethering on your phone. Now, if you buy a tethering plan, it will be separate from your phone's data plan.

 

[aoakes]

i'm a customer service representative, I've been working for TMOUS for the past 4 years.

Wi Fi calling, has nothing to do with your capped data package ie 200 mb/ 2GB/ 5gb/ 10gb plans.. Wifi calling feature is using your source of cable or dsl connect via wireless router.
IF you're worried you many use all your minutes, then call 611 and ask your agent to add the free unlimited wifi calling. simple.

second part, hotspot is kinda different, its tethering using the data service and yes this can cause reduced speeds. no separate bucket, just the one i mention above... keep track of your usage by dailing #963# and hit the call key.

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You can use it for free as long you don't exceed your plan's limit. It counts against your data allowance, but if you continuously go over the limit, T-Mobile will send you a notice. And if you disregard it they will block the tethering on your phone. Now, if you buy a tethering plan, it will be separate from your phone's data plan.

my network will let you use it free for about 100 mb before, you receive a text message requesting you call tmous cs to add tether to your account per line using this feature at $15 per month. (you can't be with the 200mb plan) >

the network reads the mac address of your computer.. ipods and simple device seems to slip by without alert.

 

[Freshly_Snipes]

Oh im nlt worried about WiFi calling. I know how that works and never have to use it...

But i have the Preferred Android Web plan.. Which is basically still 5gb of data. Ive also worked for TMobile for 3yrs up until this feature was released. I now work for At&t ironically lol.

But our tethering at at&t uses different data.. So the data you use for apps and mobile web aren't touched by tethering.

It uses a separate 5gb of data for tethering so it basically it's own data plan when you pay for it that way separately.

So basically, if i pay for tethering package on TMobile im STILL using my same 5gb mobile data and not a separate 5gb tethering bucket, right???

I hope you actually get what i mean.

Thanks.


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