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AT&T Could Cut Off P2P Users

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the take-their-ball-and-go-home dept.

malign noted that AT&T has stated that using P2P on their 3G wireless network is grounds for disconnection. The lobbyist told congress "Use of a P2P file sharing application would constitute a material breach of contract for which the user's service could be terminated."

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  1. Other policies under consideration... by burris · · Score: 5, Funny

    1. Profanity on AT&T's network will be fined at $0.99 per incident

    2. Failure to return mother-in-law's call will temporarily disable all other outgoing calls.

    3. Calling ex-girlfriend after 10 pm will be charged at time-and-a-half.

    4. Using map feature to locate a Verizon retail store will cause your handset to be remotely bricked.

    5. Calling AT&T customer service will result in temporary data throughput reduction.

    6. Calling three friends in a row within a three minute period will result in suspension of outgoing call privileges.