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iPhone 3.1 Update Disables Tethering

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-i-how-will-i-torrent-from-a-corn-field dept.

jole writes "The newest iPhone 3.1 update intentionally removed tethering functionality from all phones operating in networks that are not Apple partners. This is not limited to hacked or jailbroken phones, but also includes expensive 'officially supported' factory-unlocked phones. To make the problem worse, Apple has made it impossible to downgrade back to a working 3.0 version for iPhone 3GS phones."

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  1. Re:PLan comparison: tmobile may be even better by TheKidWho · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The iPhone may have a high resale value, but that comes at the cost of paying $600-$1200 more over the course of a two year contract vs a Pre.

    The main killer app for an unlimited data plan IMO is the capability of having always on email/web browsing and streaming internet radio via pandora. I regularly use 1-3GB/month through my data plan.

    Then there is the fact that AT&T price gouges on text messaging, and the network congestion issues that they have been having.