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Question abou regular phones and using more than 5GB's of data. . .

Jayshmay

Sep 17, 2009, 3:18 AM
I have a Nokia N95-3 as many of you may know, ever since I got thir JoikuSpot app on my phone that lets me use my N95 as a hotspot, I have been using my laptop a whole lot more, to watch videos.

My understanding of the 5GB data cap is that it only applies to "smartphones", and Laptop Connect. Am I correct?

My billing cycle closes at midnight tonight, I'm kinda nervous, I've gone quite a bit over 5GB's. But I keep thinking to myself maybe, just maybe I'll get lucky and
AT&T's billing system isn't setup to charge for over 5 gigs on "regular" phones. Only "smartphones" & usb dongles.
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Hombre07

Sep 17, 2009, 9:15 AM
The regular phone data plans are listed as unlimited.

However, with your large amount of usage you could be audited.

T&Cs have something about it, they'll probably want to charge you if they catch it.
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Jayshmay

Sep 17, 2009, 9:21 AM
Who the heck are "T&Cs"?

I had reps notate my acct saying what you just said that what I have is unlimited and not 5GB cap, so hopefully I'll be ok!
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Hombre07

Sep 17, 2009, 9:50 AM
Terms and Conditions.

Yes unlimtied but there's probably a clause thay says you can't do what your doing.

Hopefully you don't get charged.

Good luck.
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Jayshmay

Sep 17, 2009, 9:53 AM
Perhaps I should stick to reading on the internet more than watching videos.
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Hombre07

Sep 17, 2009, 10:17 AM
AT&T said:
Prohibited and Permissible Uses: Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted or prohibited for select data plans, data sessions may be conducted only for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, email, and individual productivity applications like customer relationship management, sales force, and field service automation). While most common uses for Intranet browsing, email and intranet access are permitted by your data plan, there are certain uses that cause extreme network capacity issues and interference with the network and are therefore prohibited. Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the follow
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Jayshmay

Sep 21, 2009, 8:50 PM
Oh right, you asked to keep you updated. My statement generated today, and it's $163. So I'm oooh-kay!
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