No More Tether?

Jlosey90

So, recently I hear about Verizon introducing rated plans for data usage, but existing customers are grandfathered in with unlimited data.  I assume that means since I currently (and have for the past few months) pay for unlimited data, then I should be able to tether my phone and use the Internet Connection Mode.  However, just last night my phone updated.  I'm guessing it was Verizon software?  Well, I can no longer tether.

 

It tells me "Warning: If you would like to subscribe to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect, Call: **gives Verizon tele #s"

 

I'm sort of frustrated with this.  Last month I had used a whopping 134Gb of data via tethering my phone.  I know that's a TON, and its all completely legitimate.  I do a lot of video/sound file editing for people, and constantly have to upload/download files.  When you look at it, uploading a single 3Gb video package with sound clips and the sort, 2-3 times a day adds up  Ever since I found out my 4G connection provided a faster U/D rate than my terrible Verizon cable line, I would use the "Internet Connection Mode" to do that stuff.

 

Honestly, I don't see any real reason my account would be "suspended" (if that's even what happened) when I'm not torrenting or doing anything illegal via tether.  I turned down the mobile hotspot feature because I could tether for free...

 

Anyone care to explain?

unknown

Just to clarify, until recently, tethering was free on the Thunderbolt and Charge (if not all of Verizon's 4G phones).  It was a promotion designed to introduce people to the value of the service.

 

The update turned off the promotion and replaced it with the pay app.  If you want to continue to tether, you'll need to pay.

 

Also, if you continue to use that much data, expect to be throttled.  Verizon reserves the right to throttle the top 5% of users.