Tethering removed from Full Monty plans

Step666 · 04-08-2012, 23:02

Someone just mentioned on the T-Mobile support forums that the Full Monty tariffs seem to have been updated so that they no longer include tethering.

This page details all the tariffs T-Mobile offer.
Not only is there a filter to only show tariffs that include tethering which, when selected, doe not include the Full Monty tariffs. But if you also scroll down to one of the Full Monty tariffs and click on the bit that says Unlimited T-Mobile talk/talk, texts and data on your phone, the pop-up now states that the unlimited data excludes tethering - if you click on the link below that for people who still want tethering, it merely takes you back to the tariff list, seemingly suggesting you should pick something else...

gold fire 201 · 04-08-2012, 23:25

Is that for new customers ?.If thats for people with contracts already surely people should be able to cancel their contact ?

Bagsbunny · 04-08-2012, 23:26

It's for new customers only: if you have it already, you keep it.

Step666 · 05-08-2012, 00:23

Sorry, yeah, should've made that clear.

reclusive46 · 05-08-2012, 03:16

I wonder if they will actively block it, they never bothered doing so on the full monty sim only plans.

nigelbb · 05-08-2012, 13:51

Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA

Bagsbunny · 05-08-2012, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelbb

Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA

I was told it doesn't come into force until 8th August, so those T&C's are still valid.

paulker · 05-08-2012, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagsbunny

I was told it doesn't come into force until 8th August, so those T&C's are still valid.

So if you buy a new contract between now and the 8th you get tethering?

Full Monty was always advertised as unlimited and a huge plus point was tethering. Very disappointing.

jabbamk1 · 05-08-2012, 14:56

This avoids all the problems that Three have had with people abusing tethering on the one plan. But it also disappoints customers and throws the whole 'unlimited' term discussion back out there.

Does anyone know if T-Mobile are going to introduce tethering packs or something like that for the full monty?

Daveoc64 · 05-08-2012, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Does anyone know if T-Mobile are going to introduce tethering packs or something like that for the full monty?

Probably not.

None of the networks seem to consider that someone who wants unlimited data on their phone might also actually want to use tethering.

jabbamk1 · 05-08-2012, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

Probably not.

None of the networks seem to consider that someone who wants unlimited data on their phone might also actually want to use tethering.

Only Three and T-Mobile allow unlimited data? And Three allow tethering, so its not exactly none.

Do T-Mobile have a tethering blocked page or something? I know Three have one on their new plans which don't include tethering. Can't recall T-Mobile being that strict with tethering before. So what happens when you try?

Daveoc64 · 05-08-2012, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Only Three and T-Mobile allow unlimited data? And Three allow tethering, so its not exactly none.

Orange too.

But in the case of Three, they only allow unlimited data with tethering on the One Plan.

You can't get it on other tariffs with AYCE data, including the pay as you go option.

Back in the days where all the networks had unlimited data, the same was true. You could have unlimited data with no tethering options or limited data with tethering add ons.

WelshBluebird · 05-08-2012, 17:25

So that means I'm staying with Three then.

jabbamk1 · 05-08-2012, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

Orange too.

But in the case of Three, they only allow unlimited data with tethering on the One Plan.

You can't get it on other tariffs with AYCE data, including the pay as you go option.

Back in the days where all the networks had unlimited data, the same was true. You could have unlimited data with no tethering options or limited data with tethering add ons.

Forgot about orange. But when i said Three allow it i was comparing full monty and the one plan.

Daveoc64 · 05-08-2012, 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Forgot about orange. But when i said Three allow it i was comparing full monty and the one plan.

I think I should have been clearer in saying that I was complaining about how the networks have:

Unlimited data with tethering not permitted.

But to then have NO option to add tethering on top of that is a problem.

Thine Wonk · 05-08-2012, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveoc64

I think I should have been clearer in saying that I was complaining about how the networks have:

Unlimited data with tethering not permitted.

But to then have NO option to add tethering on top of that is a problem.

You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much.

It seems Monty is on a diet.

danielmeah · 05-08-2012, 18:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much.

It seems Monty is on a diet.

Whats the point when your phone is probably faster. And data isnt unlimited. and quite alot of stuff is blocked on the mbb plans.

interactiv-uk · 05-08-2012, 19:16

I'm on Sim only and have been told today that the Super Internet booster is no longer available - the highest you can now get is the Extra Internet booster.

Unfortunately, while this supports tethering it is restricted to the 3.8MB speed cap. Looks like there is no way of getting your speed increased any more...

Thine Wonk · 05-08-2012, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by danielmeah

Whats the point when your phone is probably faster. And data isnt unlimited. and quite alot of stuff is blocked on the mbb plans.

What is blocked on mobile broadband that isn't blocked on tethering?

danielmeah · 05-08-2012, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

What is blocked on mobile broadband that isn't blocked on tethering?

Loads.

Onlive (Cloud Gaming)
VOIP (Except on certain Plans)
FTP is slower on mobile broadband plans
MSN is blocked on some MBB plans.
And more..

reclusive46 · 05-08-2012, 19:26

As I've said before though, I doubt T-Mobile will actively block it, they never even bothered turning tethering off the iPhone tethering on the full monty sim only, which has always had a no tethering policy.

Daveoc64 · 05-08-2012, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much.

It seems Monty is on a diet.

Why should I carry another device that needs power, takes up a USB port and requires horrific software to work (which is no use for something like a tablet) when tethering does the job better?

jabbamk1 · 05-08-2012, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by reclusive46

As I've said before though, I doubt T-Mobile will actively block it, they never even bothered turning tethering off the iPhone tethering on the full monty sim only, which has always had a no tethering policy.

But didn't you get them to add tethering on for you.

I want to see what T-Mobile actually do to block tethering. If it's anything like what Three or T-Mobile USA do then there is 100% no way around it. If its just all in the name then people can still tether fine. Probably get cautioned for using too much of their unlimited data...

reclusive46 · 06-08-2012, 01:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

But didn't you get them to add tethering on for you.

I want to see what T-Mobile actually do to block tethering. If it's anything like what Three or T-Mobile USA do then there is 100% no way around it. If its just all in the name then people can still tether fine. Probably get cautioned for using too much of their unlimited data...

On mine yes but Wife never bothered and she has streamed over 20gb through her iPhone tether when our net was down.

Step666 · 06-08-2012, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelbb

Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA

That's not T-Mobile's site, it's some shady-looking third-party.
Any inaccurate information on there will have nothing to do with T-Mobile.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Do T-Mobile have a tethering blocked page or something? I know Three have one on their new plans which don't include tethering. Can't recall T-Mobile being that strict with tethering before. So what happens when you try?

Yep.
Never seen it myself but I believe it basically offers users bundles priced the same as their PAYG mobile broadband service.

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

I'm on Sim only and have been told today that the Super Internet booster is no longer available - the highest you can now get is the Extra Internet booster.

That only seems to be for SIM-only customers.
Looking at the online store, the Extra booster is the largest you can add to the SIM-only tariffs - however, if you select a tariff with a handset that doesn't already include data, you are still given the option of adding the Super booster.

The problem with the Super booster is it's an absolutely obscene price.

04-08-2012, 23:02	#1
Step666 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,274	Tethering removed from Full Monty plans Someone just mentioned on the T-Mobile support forums that the Full Monty tariffs seem to have been updated so that they no longer include tethering. This page details all the tariffs T-Mobile offer. Not only is there a filter to only show tariffs that include tethering which, when selected, doe not include the Full Monty tariffs. But if you also scroll down to one of the Full Monty tariffs and click on the bit that says Unlimited T-Mobile talk/talk, texts and data on your phone, the pop-up now states that the unlimited data excludes tethering - if you click on the link below that for people who still want tethering, it merely takes you back to the tariff list, seemingly suggesting you should pick something else...

05-08-2012, 19:16	#18
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	Super Internet Gone.. I'm on Sim only and have been told today that the Super Internet booster is no longer available - the highest you can now get is the Extra Internet booster. Unfortunately, while this supports tethering it is restricted to the 3.8MB speed cap. Looks like there is no way of getting your speed increased any more...

04-08-2012, 23:25	#2
gold fire 201 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 726	Is that for new customers ?.If thats for people with contracts already surely people should be able to cancel their contact ?

04-08-2012, 23:26	#3
Bagsbunny Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlton, SE7 Posts: 359	It's for new customers only: if you have it already, you keep it.

05-08-2012, 00:23	#4
Step666 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,274	Sorry, yeah, should've made that clear.

05-08-2012, 03:16	#5
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	I wonder if they will actively block it, they never bothered doing so on the full monty sim only plans.

05-08-2012, 13:51	#6
nigelbb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 834	Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA

05-08-2012, 14:08	#7
Bagsbunny Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlton, SE7 Posts: 359	Quote: Originally Posted by nigelbb Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA I was told it doesn't come into force until 8th August, so those T&C's are still valid.

05-08-2012, 14:11	#8
paulker Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 901	Quote: Originally Posted by Bagsbunny I was told it doesn't come into force until 8th August, so those T&C's are still valid. So if you buy a new contract between now and the 8th you get tethering? Full Monty was always advertised as unlimited and a huge plus point was tethering. Very disappointing.

05-08-2012, 14:56	#9
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	This avoids all the problems that Three have had with people abusing tethering on the one plan. But it also disappoints customers and throws the whole 'unlimited' term discussion back out there. Does anyone know if T-Mobile are going to introduce tethering packs or something like that for the full monty?

05-08-2012, 17:02	#10
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Does anyone know if T-Mobile are going to introduce tethering packs or something like that for the full monty? Probably not. None of the networks seem to consider that someone who wants unlimited data on their phone might also actually want to use tethering.

05-08-2012, 17:16	#11
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 Probably not. None of the networks seem to consider that someone who wants unlimited data on their phone might also actually want to use tethering. Only Three and T-Mobile allow unlimited data? And Three allow tethering, so its not exactly none. Do T-Mobile have a tethering blocked page or something? I know Three have one on their new plans which don't include tethering. Can't recall T-Mobile being that strict with tethering before. So what happens when you try?

05-08-2012, 17:24	#12
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Only Three and T-Mobile allow unlimited data? And Three allow tethering, so its not exactly none. Orange too. But in the case of Three, they only allow unlimited data with tethering on the One Plan. You can't get it on other tariffs with AYCE data, including the pay as you go option. Back in the days where all the networks had unlimited data, the same was true. You could have unlimited data with no tethering options or limited data with tethering add ons.

05-08-2012, 17:25	#13
WelshBluebird Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 720	So that means I'm staying with Three then.

05-08-2012, 17:47	#14
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 Orange too. But in the case of Three, they only allow unlimited data with tethering on the One Plan. You can't get it on other tariffs with AYCE data, including the pay as you go option. Back in the days where all the networks had unlimited data, the same was true. You could have unlimited data with no tethering options or limited data with tethering add ons. Forgot about orange. But when i said Three allow it i was comparing full monty and the one plan.

05-08-2012, 18:05	#15
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Forgot about orange. But when i said Three allow it i was comparing full monty and the one plan. I think I should have been clearer in saying that I was complaining about how the networks have: Unlimited data with tethering not permitted. But to then have NO option to add tethering on top of that is a problem.

05-08-2012, 18:16	#16
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by Daveoc64 I think I should have been clearer in saying that I was complaining about how the networks have: Unlimited data with tethering not permitted. But to then have NO option to add tethering on top of that is a problem. You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much. It seems Monty is on a diet.

05-08-2012, 18:46	#17
danielmeah Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Liverpool(L15)l, UK Posts: 458	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much. It seems Monty is on a diet. Whats the point when your phone is probably faster. And data isnt unlimited. and quite alot of stuff is blocked on the mbb plans.

05-08-2012, 19:19	#19
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by danielmeah Whats the point when your phone is probably faster. And data isnt unlimited. and quite alot of stuff is blocked on the mbb plans. What is blocked on mobile broadband that isn't blocked on tethering?

05-08-2012, 19:23	#20
danielmeah Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Liverpool(L15)l, UK Posts: 458	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk What is blocked on mobile broadband that isn't blocked on tethering? Loads. Onlive (Cloud Gaming) VOIP (Except on certain Plans) FTP is slower on mobile broadband plans MSN is blocked on some MBB plans. And more..

05-08-2012, 19:26	#21
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	As I've said before though, I doubt T-Mobile will actively block it, they never even bothered turning tethering off the iPhone tethering on the full monty sim only, which has always had a no tethering policy.

05-08-2012, 21:40	#22
Daveoc64 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Bristol (BBC1 West) Posts: 15,143	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk You can always get a mobile broadband dongle, they don't cost that much. It seems Monty is on a diet. Why should I carry another device that needs power, takes up a USB port and requires horrific software to work (which is no use for something like a tablet) when tethering does the job better?

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05-08-2012, 23:43	#23
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by reclusive46 As I've said before though, I doubt T-Mobile will actively block it, they never even bothered turning tethering off the iPhone tethering on the full monty sim only, which has always had a no tethering policy. But didn't you get them to add tethering on for you. I want to see what T-Mobile actually do to block tethering. If it's anything like what Three or T-Mobile USA do then there is 100% no way around it. If its just all in the name then people can still tether fine. Probably get cautioned for using too much of their unlimited data...

06-08-2012, 01:43	#24
reclusive46 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norwich Posts: 570	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 But didn't you get them to add tethering on for you. I want to see what T-Mobile actually do to block tethering. If it's anything like what Three or T-Mobile USA do then there is 100% no way around it. If its just all in the name then people can still tether fine. Probably get cautioned for using too much of their unlimited data... On mine yes but Wife never bothered and she has streamed over 20gb through her iPhone tether when our net was down.

06-08-2012, 02:10	#25
Step666 Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,274	Quote: Originally Posted by nigelbb Perhaps T-Mobile have a problem communicating the T&Cs of the Full Monty offer? This page still says that tethering is included http://www.store-t-mobile.co.uk/t-mo...FctjfAod1XUAXA That's not T-Mobile's site, it's some shady-looking third-party. Any inaccurate information on there will have nothing to do with T-Mobile. Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Do T-Mobile have a tethering blocked page or something? I know Three have one on their new plans which don't include tethering. Can't recall T-Mobile being that strict with tethering before. So what happens when you try? Yep. Never seen it myself but I believe it basically offers users bundles priced the same as their PAYG mobile broadband service. Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk I'm on Sim only and have been told today that the Super Internet booster is no longer available - the highest you can now get is the Extra Internet booster. That only seems to be for SIM-only customers. Looking at the online store, the Extra booster is the largest you can add to the SIM-only tariffs - however, if you select a tariff with a handset that doesn't already include data, you are still given the option of adding the Super booster. The problem with the Super booster is it's an absolutely obscene price.