Tethering (1 Viewer)

[sallylillian]

Three blocks tethering when at a feel at home country, has anyone tried any of the Android Tethering apps that are alleged to create a covert connection twixt phone and laptop?

 

[Minxy]

It was mentioned by someone on one of the other 'three' threads that they use a way round this, but I can't remember which one!

 

[sallylillian]

Just played with (PM me) although in the UK it is not conclusive, however I downloaded to the pc a good chunk but my tethering balance remained the same in my account. Will have a look again tomorrow.

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[Minxy]

Here's the app that is used I believe ...

http://foxfi.com/

 

[Lenny HB]

Foxfi no longer works with Three I tried all the different apps.

Trick is after Three block after about 30 min change networks and you get anther 30 min.

 

[Glandwr]

Why bother? You can get a second hand mifi from eBay for peanuts. Able to connect 5 more on the more modern ones

Dick

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[Jim]

Why bother?

Dick

Because people want to use the unlimited data on their phone sim. If you put a phone sim in a mifi dongle it wont work.

 

[pappajohn]

Because people want to use the unlimited data on their phone sim. If you put a phone sim in a mifi dongle it wont work.

Not much help as a three sim is being used but a giffgaff payg works ok if you use cash credit instead of a bundle....but that's in the UK, don't know if it works elsewhere.
1p per MB

 

[magicsurfbus]

I've tethered a MacBook to an Android smartphone. Can't recall the exact details but it wasn't difficult. Should be some guides out there on Google.

Can't say I use the facility much though.

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[Minxy]

I've tethered a MacBook to an Android smartphone. Can't recall the exact details but it wasn't difficult. Should be some guides out there on Google.

Can't say I use the facility much though.

That will only work if the provider of the phone sim (and/or contract) allows tethering which a lot don't unfortunately.

 

[sallylillian]

That will only work if the provider of the phone sim (and/or contract) allows tethering which a lot don't unfortunately.

Its hard sometimes when people do not read the original post, however I am having some success with a solution here in the US.

 

[Minxy]

I've just checked our Tesco Mobile sim terms and as we have inclusive data as standard we are allowed to tether:

Unfortunately using it abroad costs 4p mb.

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[Minxy]

Some ideas on how to get around Three's tethering restriction here:

http://androidforums.com/threads/how-to-bypass-tethering-block-on-three-network.542650/page-14

 

[gus-lopez]

Because people want to use the unlimited data on their phone sim. If you put a phone sim in a mifi dongle it wont work.

Thanks for that. I often wondered why people wanted to tether.

 

[Glandwr]

Still can't understand why anyone would take an unlimited data contract out on a phone sim that can't be tethered from legally and only delivers a basic 2g service abroad.

Do people really do that?

Dick

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[Minxy]

Still can't understand why anyone would take an unlimited data contract out on a phone sim that can't be tethered from legally and only delivers a basic 2g service abroad.

Do people really do that?

Dick

Some people only want to use it in their phone of phablet so not bothered, and many won't use it abroad either.