[mdlug] build-in G3 opinions

[Peter Bart]

On Thu, 21 May 2009 17:00:03 GMT
"gib at juno.com" <gib at juno.com> wrote:

>  
> I'm getting a Blackberry and I wonder if you could explain to me your
> comment about the data plan.  I'm going to use AT&T.
> 

	I use Verizon for now, they have two levels of data plans for
	Blackberry's. One; which I have; is $30/month and the other is
	$60/month in addition to the voice plan. I cannot tether and
	Verizon's TOS explicitly forbids it for my plan. I cannot opt
	out of these add ons, I must pay for one or the other. That's
	to much for me to swallow on top of a $100/month voice plan.
	What do they care what device I use for data, as long as I pay
	for it? That's what appeals to me about this router/modem. I
	can use any device I want. I should point out that Verizon
	puts their own firmware on the handsets they sell, except for
	smart phones. I gladly pay for
	the extra to gain some functionality that they disable in their
	other handsets. I will not be doing that much longer. I may get
	one of these router/modems. I will certainly; from now on; never
	take one of their handsets. I will buy my handsets elsewhere;
	to keep the functionality they program out; and possibly still
	activate on their network. I've had it with being tied into one
	or the other carrier. Verizon in particular intentionally
	cripples the functionality of the handsets they sell, so they
	can sell you add ons. I would be very interested in your
	experiences with ATT.  

Best Regards,

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Peter The Plumber sm

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