2/14/2012

[apple-iphone] Digest Number 2901

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1a.

Re: iTune Purchases

Posted by: "Clark Martin" cmmac@sonic.net   cmartin1138

Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:56 am (PST)



On Feb 13, 2012, at 7:20 PM, "Wayne" <expplane@comcast.net> wrote:

> Is there a way to use iCloud to transfer music purchased from iTunes on my iPhone to my iMac?
>

Yes and no. If the two devices have the same User ID you can download the same music to both machines from the iTunes store. Once purchased you can always download the songs to any authorized device.

Sent from an iPhone, but is it mine?

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Re: iTune Purchases

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com   jimdoc01

Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:56 am (PST)



> Is there a way to use iCloud to transfer music purchased from iTunes on my iPhone to my iMac?

Yes.
Does this help:
<http://www.apple.com/itunes/whats-new/>

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Re: AppsGoneFree

Posted by: "Joan Clarke" lvjesse@yahoo.com   lvjesse

Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:56 am (PST)



Does this app link apply to the iPhone as well as the iPod?

Sent from my iPhone

Joan/Jesse
Out where the west gets wild

On Feb 12, 2012, at 8:47 AM, Chris Laarman <v.c.laarman@gmail.com> wrote:

> This was mentioned on the iPad list the other day, but I haven't seen
> it mentioned here:
>
> Consider installing free app AppsGoneFree to see the apps that are
> free for a limited time.
> When I had just installed it, with push notifications enabled, it did
> push. The last time (today) I wasn't push-notified.
>
> --
> Chris Laarman
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Re: AppsGoneFree

Posted by: "Chris Laarman" v.c.laarman@gmail.com   chrislaarman

Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:44 am (PST)



Joan Clarke <lvjesse@yahoo.com> on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:45 -0800:

>Does this app link apply to the iPhone as well as the iPod?

I provided an app name, not an app link.
The app itself seems designed with the screen of the iPhone in mind.

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Re: AppsGoneFree

Posted by: "whiterabbit32" whiterabbit32@gmail.com   lwr0032

Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:14 pm (PST)



Appsgonefree is a great app. I found Snapseed is free for a limited time and Silent Film Director for free.

Alice

Sent from my iPad 2

On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:12 AM, Chris Laarman <v.c.laarman@gmail.com> wrote:

> Joan Clarke <lvjesse@yahoo.com> on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:37:45 -0800:
>
> >Does this app link apply to the iPhone as well as the iPod?
>
> I provided an app name, not an app link.
> The app itself seems designed with the screen of the iPhone in mind.
>
> --
> Chris Laarman
>

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Re: Bluetooth earpiece

Posted by: "ROGER PROKIC" rprokic@me.com   rprokic

Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:45 am (PST)



The Jawbone Era is the leader of the pack as far as I know. It's what I use as well.

---
Roger Prokic

-=[ this message was sent from my Apple iPhone 4S with iOS 5.1beta3]=-

On Feb 13, 2012, at 7:13 PM, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@me.com> wrote:

> Is there any consensus as to the best -- or best 2 or 3 -- bluetooth earpieces for use with the iPhone for phone calls?

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Re: Bluetooth earpiece

Posted by: "Mark" hargrme@gmail.com   hargrme

Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:03 am (PST)



I second that!!

Mark

On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:24 AM, ROGER PROKIC <rprokic@me.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> The Jawbone Era is the leader of the pack as far as I know. It's what I
> use as well.
>
> ---
> Roger Prokic
>
> -=[ this message was sent from my Apple iPhone 4S with iOS 5.1beta3]=-
>
> On Feb 13, 2012, at 7:13 PM, Jim Saklad <jimdoc@me.com> wrote:
>
> > Is there any consensus as to the best -- or best 2 or 3 -- bluetooth
> earpieces for use with the iPhone for phone calls?
>
>

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Re: Bluetooth earpiece

Posted by: "Richard Bauer" rk911@yahoo.com   rk911

Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:14 am (PST)



i prefer one BT headset for everything...phone calls and streaming audio. i
use, like and recommend the Plantronics Voyager Pro+. great audio,
comfortable to wear and easy to use.

___________________________
Is there any consensus as to the best -- or best 2 or 3 -- bluetooth
earpieces for use with the iPhone for phone calls?

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OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "vsperlman" vsperlman@yahoo.com   vsperlman

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:07 am (PST)



I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for it. There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my year, the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to whether this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do about it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.

Vic

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "Deidre Robinson" robinsondeidre@gmail.com   deegrace1

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:18 am (PST)



I have friends with this problem but it is not their case. It's their phone. :(

Sent from my iPhone 4s

On Feb 14, 2012, at 8:04 AM, "vsperlman" <vsperlman@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for it. There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my year, the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to whether this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do about it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
>
> Vic
>
>

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "Brent" flapdoodle@gmail.com   flapdoodle44

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:19 am (PST)



Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?

On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@yahoo.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for it.
> There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
> sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my year,
> the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
> activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to whether
> this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do about
> it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
>
> Vic
>
>
>

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "vsperlman" vsperlman@yahoo.com   vsperlman

Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:55 am (PST)



Nope.

Vic

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
>
> Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for it.
> > There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
> > sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my year,
> > the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
> > activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to whether
> > this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do about
> > it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
> >
> > Vic
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "Brent" flapdoodle@gmail.com   flapdoodle44

Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:12 am (PST)



I found this on the Otterbox support page. It is a known problem and they
will replace the case.

http://answers.otterbox.com/answers/8831/product/APL2-I4XXX/questions.htm?page=11&sort=recenta&dir=asc

On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@yahoo.com> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Nope.
>
> Vic
>
>
> --- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
> >
> > Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@...> wrote:
> >
> > > **
>
> > >
> > >
> > > I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for
> it.
> > > There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
> > > sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my
> year,
> > > the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
> > > activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to
> whether
> > > this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do
> about
> > > it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
> > >
> > > Vic
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "Tara Payne" hijump1@yahoo.com   tmayner

Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:38 am (PST)



I just noticed on my white 4s with otter box defender on that my sensor doesn't work. I can't find anything on that. I rarely talk holding the handset so it hasn't been a problem.

Does anyone have any info on that?

Tara 

On Feb 14, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Brent <flapdoodle@gmail.com> wrote:

> I found this on the Otterbox support page. It is a known problem and they
> will replace the case.
>
> http://answers.otterbox.com/answers/8831/product/APL2-I4XXX/questions.htm?page=11&sort=recenta&dir=asc
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> **
>>
>>
>> Nope.
>>
>> Vic
>>
>>
>> --- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?
>>>
>>> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> **
>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for
>> it.
>>>> There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
>>>> sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my
>> year,
>>>> the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
>>>> activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to
>> whether
>>>> this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do
>> about
>>>> it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
>>>>
>>>> Vic
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
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>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "vsperlman" vsperlman@yahoo.com   vsperlman

Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:38 am (PST)



Wow, thanks so much!

Vic

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
>
> I found this on the Otterbox support page. It is a known problem and they
> will replace the case.
>
> http://answers.otterbox.com/answers/8831/product/APL2-I4XXX/questions.htm?page=11&sort=recenta&dir=asc
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@...> wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Nope.
> >
> > Vic
> >
> >
> > --- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?
> > >
> > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > **
> >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for
> > it.
> > > > There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
> > > > sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my
> > year,
> > > > the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
> > > > activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to
> > whether
> > > > this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do
> > about
> > > > it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
> > > >
> > > > Vic
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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Re: OtterBox Defender Problem

Posted by: "vsperlman" vsperlman@yahoo.com   vsperlman

Tue Feb 14, 2012 4:27 pm (PST)



I have now done some research, and it is the same problem, Tara. After cruising around some websites and watching a bunch of YouTube videos, there is an easy fix. If you take the case apart and turn the front section over so that you are looking at the back of the front section, you will see that there is a piece of clear plastic that covers the openings for the proximity sensor, speaker and lens. It is actually a separate piece from the clear cover that goes over the rest of the front of the phone. If you pry that little piece of clear plastic off so that there is no longer any clear plastic covering the openings for the proximity sensor, etc., the problem is solved.

Vic

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Tara Payne <hijump1@...> wrote:
>
> I just noticed on my white 4s with otter box defender on that my sensor doesn't work. I can't find anything on that. I rarely talk holding the handset so it hasn't been a problem.
>
> Does anyone have any info on that?
>
> Tara 
>
> On Feb 14, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Brent <flapdoodle@...> wrote:
>
> > I found this on the Otterbox support page. It is a known problem and they
> > will replace the case.
> >
> > http://answers.otterbox.com/answers/8831/product/APL2-I4XXX/questions.htm?page=11&sort=recenta&dir=asc
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@...> wrote:
> >
> >> **
> >>
> >>
> >> Nope.
> >>
> >> Vic
> >>
> >>
> >> --- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Brent <flapdoodle@> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Do you have this problem with the proximity sensor with the case removed?
> >>>
> >>> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:04 AM, vsperlman <vsperlman@> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> **
> >>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> I have a white iPhone 4 on AT&T and just got an OtterBox Defender for
> >> it.
> >>>> There seems to be a compatibility problem between the phone's proximity
> >>>> sensor and the case. When I am on a call and have the phone up to my
> >> year,
> >>>> the touchscreen stays lit and active. Pressure against my cheek can
> >>>> activate various unwanted functions. Does anyone have a clue as to
> >> whether
> >>>> this is a common problem and/or whether there is anything I can do
> >> about
> >>>> it, other than get a different kind of case? TIA.
> >>>>
> >>>> Vic
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
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> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

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5a.

AT&T declares war on unlimited data users

Posted by: "Bill Boulware" bill.boulware@gmail.com   boulware0224

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:09 am (PST)



http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/tyR_KsFxgKc/

Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: AT&T declares war on
unlimited data users via BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech by Zach
Epstein on 2/14/12

AT&T's stance on unlimited data is once again in the spotlight as a new
wave of smartphone users cry foul over the carrier's questionable
policies. The nation's No.2 carrier does not currently offer an
unlimited data plan to its smartphone subscribers. Instead, there are
three available data plans that include "soft" caps, allowing
subscribers to continue using data services for additional fees after
the soft cap is reached in a billing period. Users who have been with
AT&T since before the carrier switched to tiered data plans — loyal
customers who have in some cases maintained the same account in good
standing for more than a decade — had the option to retain their
unlimited data plans when AT&T first made the move to tiered plans.
While heavy users were initially relieved when the opportunity to
retain their old unlimited plans presented itself, that relief has
quickly turned to disdain. Read on for more.

AT&T announced last summer that it planned to throttle unlimited
smartphone data users beginning in October. The carrier said that the
move would only affect the top 5% of heavy users, and it was a
necessary measure in order to "manage exploding demand for mobile
data." The new policy meant that unlimited data users could continue
using their handsets without data limits, but heavy users would see
their data speeds reduced at a certain point each month if they used
too much data. AT&T took particular care in not setting a specific
limit that would have to be reached before throttling kicked in, but
most typical users presumed it would be a number they would never hit.

When October came around, AT&T's new policy took effect. That very same
month, BGR began receiving tips from AT&T subscribers who received
notices by SMS that they were nearing their monthly limits and that
data speeds would soon be reduced. The peculiar thing, however, was
that these subscribers hadn't even used 2GB before receiving the
notices; 2GB was the same amount of data afforded by AT&T's top tiered
data plan at the time.

Since October, there have been countless accounts of similar
happenings. AT&T users in regions across the country are notified with
the following SMS message that they are about to be throttled: "Your
data usage this month places you in the top 5% of users. Use Wi-Fi to
help avoid reduced speeds."

What is most interesting about this new wave of complaints, however, is
that subscribers are still getting notices that they are in danger of
experiencing reduced data speeds as they approach just 2GB of usage in
a single billing period. As of January 22nd, however, AT&T's main
smartphone data plan offers 3GB of data for $30 per month — the same
fee unlimited data users are paying for their plans. BGR has even
received an email from an angry unlimited data subscriber who received
a notice after using just 1.6GB of data during his billing period.

As it stands today, a user with AT&T's $30 tiered plan can enjoy about
50% more data than an unlimited data user. Enjoy is the key word,
because throttling brings AT&T's typically speedy 3G and 4G data speeds
down to 2G territory. The worst part about the situation is that
according to several recent studies including one we covered here on
BGR in December, throttling heavy data users does absolutely nothing to
help improve the quality of a carrier's data network because data hogs
consume the majority of their data during off-peak hours when networks
are under less strain.

Things you can do from here:
- Subscribe to BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech using Google
Reader
- Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your
favorite sites

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Re: AT&T declares war on unlimited data users

Posted by: "Brent" flapdoodle@gmail.com   flapdoodle44

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:22 am (PST)



I saw Shepard Smith on Fox News in a rant about this. He has received a
throttling notice and he was not happy.

On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Bill Boulware <bill.boulware@gmail.com>wrote:

> **
>
>
> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/tyR_KsFxgKc/
>
> Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: AT&T declares war on
> unlimited data users via BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech by Zach
> Epstein on 2/14/12
>
> AT&T�s stance on unlimited data is once again in the spotlight as a new
> wave of smartphone users cry foul over the carrier�s questionable
> policies. The nation�s No.2 carrier does not currently offer an
> unlimited data plan to its smartphone subscribers. Instead, there are
> three available data plans that include �soft� caps, allowing
> subscribers to continue using data services for additional fees after
> the soft cap is reached in a billing period. Users who have been with
> AT&T since before the carrier switched to tiered data plans � loyal
> customers who have in some cases maintained the same account in good
> standing for more than a decade � had the option to retain their
> unlimited data plans when AT&T first made the move to tiered plans.
> While heavy users were initially relieved when the opportunity to
> retain their old unlimited plans presented itself, that relief has
> quickly turned to disdain. Read on for more.
>
> AT&T announced last summer that it planned to throttle unlimited
> smartphone data users beginning in October. The carrier said that the
> move would only affect the top 5% of heavy users, and it was a
> necessary measure in order to �manage exploding demand for mobile
> data.� The new policy meant that unlimited data users could continue
> using their handsets without data limits, but heavy users would see
> their data speeds reduced at a certain point each month if they used
> too much data. AT&T took particular care in not setting a specific
> limit that would have to be reached before throttling kicked in, but
> most typical users presumed it would be a number they would never hit.
>
> When October came around, AT&T�s new policy took effect. That very same
> month, BGR began receiving tips from AT&T subscribers who received
> notices by SMS that they were nearing their monthly limits and that
> data speeds would soon be reduced. The peculiar thing, however, was
> that these subscribers hadn�t even used 2GB before receiving the
> notices; 2GB was the same amount of data afforded by AT&T�s top tiered
> data plan at the time.
>
> Since October, there have been countless accounts of similar
> happenings. AT&T users in regions across the country are notified with
> the following SMS message that they are about to be throttled: �Your
> data usage this month places you in the top 5% of users. Use Wi-Fi to
> help avoid reduced speeds.�
>
> What is most interesting about this new wave of complaints, however, is
> that subscribers are still getting notices that they are in danger of
> experiencing reduced data speeds as they approach just 2GB of usage in
> a single billing period. As of January 22nd, however, AT&T�s main
> smartphone data plan offers 3GB of data for $30 per month � the same
> fee unlimited data users are paying for their plans. BGR has even
> received an email from an angry unlimited data subscriber who received
> a notice after using just 1.6GB of data during his billing period.
>
> As it stands today, a user with AT&T�s $30 tiered plan can enjoy about
> 50% more data than an unlimited data user. Enjoy is the key word,
> because throttling brings AT&T�s typically speedy 3G and 4G data speeds
> down to 2G territory. The worst part about the situation is that
> according to several recent studies including one we covered here on
> BGR in December, throttling heavy data users does absolutely nothing to
> help improve the quality of a carrier�s data network because data hogs
> consume the majority of their data during off-peak hours when networks
> are under less strain.
>
> Things you can do from here:
> - Subscribe to BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech using Google
> Reader
> - Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your
> favorite sites
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>

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Re: AT&T declares war on unlimited data users

Posted by: "whiterabbit32" whiterabbit32@gmail.com   lwr0032

Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:36 pm (PST)



AT&T is a real jerk about data usage. I don't know why. As the article said, the REAL bandwidth hogs are using it during off-peak hours. Even though I haven't gotten a message from AT&T saying I'm going to be throttled, I'm seriously thinking of switching to VZ.

Does anyone have any negatives about VZ?

Alice

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On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:22 AM, Brent <flapdoodle@gmail.com> wrote:

> I saw Shepard Smith on Fox News in a rant about this. He has received a
> throttling notice and he was not happy.
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM, Bill Boulware <bill.boulware@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/tyR_KsFxgKc/
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>> Sent to you by Bill Boulware via Google Reader: AT&T declares war on
>> unlimited data users via BGR: The Three Biggest Letters In Tech by Zach
>> Epstein on 2/14/12
>>
>> AT&T�s stance on unlimited data is once again in the spotlight as a new
>> wave of smartphone users cry foul over the carrier�s questionable
>> policies. The nation�s No.2 carrier does not currently offer an
>> unlimited data plan to its smartphone subscribers. Instead, there are
>> three available data plans that include �soft� caps, allowing
>> subscribers to continue using data services for additional fees after
>> the soft cap is reached in a billing period. Users who have been with
>> AT&T since before the carrier switched to tiered data plans � loyal
>> customers who have in some cases maintained the same account in good
>> standing for more than a decade � had the option to retain their
>> unlimited data plans when AT&T first made the move to tiered plans.
>> While heavy users were initially relieved when the opportunity to
>> retain their old unlimited plans presented itself, that relief has
>> quickly turned to disdain. Read on for more.
>>
>> AT&T announced last summer that it planned to throttle unlimited
>> smartphone data users beginning in October. The carrier said that the
>> move would only affect the top 5% of heavy users, and it was a
>> necessary measure in order to �manage exploding demand for mobile
>> data.� The new policy meant that unlimited data users could continue
>> using their handsets without data limits, but heavy users would see
>> their data speeds reduced at a certain point each month if they used
>> too much data. AT&T took particular care in not setting a specific
>> limit that would have to be reached before throttling kicked in, but
>> most typical users presumed it would be a number they would never hit.
>>
>> When October came around, AT&T�s new policy took effect. That very same
>> month, BGR began receiving tips from AT&T subscribers who received
>> notices by SMS that they were nearing their monthly limits and that
>> data speeds would soon be reduced. The peculiar thing, however, was
>> that these subscribers hadn�t even used 2GB before receiving the
>> notices; 2GB was the same amount of data afforded by AT&T�s top tiered
>> data plan at the time.
>>
>> Since October, there have been countless accounts of similar
>> happenings. AT&T users in regions across the country are notified with
>> the following SMS message that they are about to be throttled: �Your
>> data usage this month places you in the top 5% of users. Use Wi-Fi to
>> help avoid reduced speeds.�
>>
>> What is most interesting about this new wave of complaints, however, is
>> that subscribers are still getting notices that they are in danger of
>> experiencing reduced data speeds as they approach just 2GB of usage in
>> a single billing period. As of January 22nd, however, AT&T�s main
>> smartphone data plan offers 3GB of data for $30 per month � the same
>> fee unlimited data users are paying for their plans. BGR has even
>> received an email from an angry unlimited data subscriber who received
>> a notice after using just 1.6GB of data during his billing period.
>>
>> As it stands today, a user with AT&T�s $30 tiered plan can enjoy about
>> 50% more data than an unlimited data user. Enjoy is the key word,
>> because throttling brings AT&T�s typically speedy 3G and 4G data speeds
>> down to 2G territory. The worst part about the situation is that
>> according to several recent studies including one we covered here on
>> BGR in December, throttling heavy data users does absolutely nothing to
>> help improve the quality of a carrier�s data network because data hogs
>> consume the majority of their data during off-peak hours when networks
>> are under less strain.
>>
>> Things you can do from here:
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>> Reader
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Re: AT&T declares war on unlimited data users

Posted by: "Jim Saklad" jimdoc@me.com   jimdoc01

Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:10 pm (PST)



> AT&T is a real jerk about data usage. I don't know why. As the article said, the REAL bandwidth hogs are using it during off-peak hours. Even though I haven't gotten a message from AT&T saying I'm going to be throttled, I'm seriously thinking of switching to VZ.

1. "Verizon begins throttling service for remaining unlimited 3G customers"
<http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-news/verizon-begins-throttling-service-for-remaining-unlimited-3g-customers/4522>

2. Have you checked your actual historical usage at AT&T's site.

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Any thoughts?

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Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:27 am (PST)



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Reg. Internet connection between iphone 4 to windows7 PC

Posted by: "Selvakumar" instroselvaa@gmail.com   instroselvaa@rocketmail.com

Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:57 am (PST)



Hi Guys
This is Selvaa from India, I have a factory unlock iPhone4(iOS 5.0.1) with 3G Connection. How i can I access internet to my windows7(64 bit) laptop.
Please give me a solution as soon as possible.
Regards
Selvaa

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Re: Reg. Internet connection between iphone 4 to windows7 PC

Posted by: "Archie C Grapa" archiegrapa@yahoo.com   archiegrapa

Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:42 am (PST)



What's your network/carrier?

-----Original Message-----
From: "Selvakumar" <instroselvaa@gmail.com>

Hi Guys
This is Selvaa from India, I have a factory unlock iPhone4(iOS 5.0.1) with 3G Connection. How i can I access internet to my windows7(64 bit) laptop.
Please give me a solution as soon as possible.
Regards
Selvaa

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Re: Reg. Internet connection between iphone 4 to windows7 PC

Posted by: "SELVAKUMAR" instroselvaa@gmail.com   instroselvaa@rocketmail.com

Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:36 am (PST)




I have BSNL -GSM. /3G

Sent from my iPhone

On 14-Feb-2012, at 11:08 PM, "Archie C Grapa" <archiegrapa@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What's your network/carrier?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Selvakumar" <instroselvaa@gmail.com>
>
> Hi Guys
> This is Selvaa from India, I have a factory unlock iPhone4(iOS 5.0.1) with 3G Connection. How i can I access internet to my windows7(64 bit) laptop.
> Please give me a solution as soon as possible.
> Regards
> Selvaa
>

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Re: Reg. Internet connection between iphone 4 to windows7 PC

Posted by: "Archie C Grapa" archiegrapa@yahoo.com   archiegrapa

Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:39 am (PST)



I presume they allow tethering.
Settings > Personal Hotspot
You'll be presented with options, either to use the cable, wifi or Bluetooth.
Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

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From: SELVAKUMAR <instroselvaa@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [apple-iphone] Reg. Internet connection between iphone 4 to windows7 PC


I have BSNL -GSM. /3G

Sent from my iPhone

On 14-Feb-2012, at 11:08 PM, "Archie C Grapa" <archiegrapa@yahoo.com> wrote:

> What's your network/carrier?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Selvakumar" <instroselvaa@gmail.com>
>
> Hi Guys
> This is Selvaa from India, I have a factory unlock iPhone4(iOS 5.0.1) with 3G Connection. How i can I access internet to my windows7(64 bit) laptop.
> Please give me a solution as soon as possible.
> Regards
> Selvaa
>


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