Educate me on hotspot data usage...
I've been on the same phone plan for about 20 years. It includes unlimited data, which I've never really used. Spurred by some reading around here, I looked up some of my account details. It looks ...
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Make sure you call your provider before going any further to get clarification.
I have AT&T. It's an unlimited plan I've also had for years. My iPhone 7 has the ability to use it as a hotspot... but the feature is greyed out on my phone.
So I called my provider. I was informed my unlimited plan doesn't "offer" that feature. In other words, if I changed my plan to one where I had a limited amount of data, they would enable that feature, hoping I go over my allotment. Unlimited data, yes, unlimited ability to use it, no.
I really hate AT&T, but they have the best coverage in my area.
I have AT&T. It's an unlimited plan I've also had for years. My iPhone 7 has the ability to use it as a hotspot... but the feature is greyed out on my phone.
So I called my provider. I was informed my unlimited plan doesn't "offer" that feature. In other words, if I changed my plan to one where I had a limited amount of data, they would enable that feature, hoping I go over my allotment. Unlimited data, yes, unlimited ability to use it, no.
I really hate AT&T, but they have the best coverage in my area.
