Samsung S7 and PdaNet / FireFox

[sherlock62]

Just letting anyone here that might be interested know that PdaNet / FireFox works aok with the Verizon / Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

[MrWizard]

I have a grandfathered unlimited data plan
If I try to use hotspot without Firefox
I get redirected to Verizon, for activation charges

[sherlock62]

djgodden wrote:
Verizon no longer charges for using your phone's hotspot capability. We use it all the time, no charges, good connections. I used PDAnet before, was generally reliable.

you are not up to speed on this topic. Grandfathered, Unlimited, Verizon plan people still have a use for PdaNet / FireFox. Those reading your post should discount it.

[djgodden]

Verizon no longer charges for using your phone's hotspot capability. We use it all the time, no charges, good connections. I used PDAnet before, was generally reliable.

[Belgique]

Thanks Mr. Wizard. Understand.

[MrWizard]

Verizon used to charge an arm and leg
For the privilege of wifi hotspot
Instead of the current ,? Low $10 add-on fee
Also Verizon does not allow hot spot or tether if you have a grandfathered unlimited plan
They allow new plan customers to hotspot because they want them/you to use up your 3 gig plan allotment and pay for overage

[Belgique]

Not being a wise guy...serious question: why do I need PDA Net since the (Verizon) S#'s have a hot spot capability. Is there some advantage I'm missing? Thanks.

[MrWizard]

thank you

[sherlock62]

MrWizard wrote:
What carriers

I have only tested with the Verizon network as I mentioned in the original post.

[MrWizard]

What carriers

[Wrace]

Thanks sherlock, that is encouraging.

[sherlock62]

MrWizard wrote:
well that is welcome news
how about a thorough test..please

Not sure what you mean by a "through test" but can tell you that PdaNet / FireFox works without issue with the S7 just as it did with the S5 and S6. In regard to testing, I have been a beta tester of the app and know the in's and outs lets call it. Anyway S7 is aok with PdaNet / FireFox.

[MrWizard]

well that is welcome news
how about a thorough test..please