there is nothing wrong with debating a topic. just because someone disagrees with you, doesnt mean they are bashing.
that said, i think there have been some terrible arguments about this. i dont like hearing "i pay for unlimited, i should be able to use it however i want." no, that isnt true. they offer tethering plans. they specifically say the plan is not intended for tethering. its like buying a monthly subway pass, and expecting dept of trans. to be ok with you using it to get your whole family on the subway just because you paid for unlimited monthly rides.
tethering users, on average, use much more data than those who dont tether. and, this is why the plan isnt meant for tethering. you are paying for unlimited data... for your phone! you are the user. you dont get to use it however you want.
and yes, verizon did keep unlimited data plans for now. but it wont stay that way for long. they did that so they dont increase churn just before the launch of LTE.
also, i hate the arguments that go "(I pay $200 a month. I should get something for it. Verizon is getting rich. blah blah blah)" there is so much flawed logic there. 1. you pay $200 for 5 phones. that is 5 people paying $40 each. that's nothin. the average smartphone user spends around $100. so, you are spending HALF of what the average user does. a $200 bill is nothin. i work at verizon and my bill is more than that. (by the way, these are my opinions. in no way to they represent the opinions of Verizon Wireless) 2. to say you should get something more than what you are being billed for... you agreed to paying for what you're getting. you dont get to decide later on that you should get more than what you're getting. both parties agreed on what was being provided for the agreed upon price. if you dont think you're getting your money's worth, there are other providers out there. 3.) verizon is getting rich. they are a business. the goal of a business is to make money. if verizon stops making money, you stop getting cell phone service. verizon's ability to turn a profit is the reason our cell phone service is so superior. i am happy to pay a premium for premium service. but, also, look at all the american jobs this company provides. there are 75,000+ employees. and even their retail sales reps start at $45K/yr and average about $55k/yr. so, they dont just take. they are helping to stimulate the economy. but, that is another discussion entirely.
this isnt directed at just one person. those are the arguments i hear from everyone who denies that tethering is wrong. again, i'm not turning my nose up at those who tether. i've used wireless tether too. some people dont have use for a monthly tethering plan, but find themselves in need of an internet connection sometimes. i get that. however, i just think using wireless tether as a sole source of internet is just wrong. i dont want to stop anyone from doing what they want to do. we are all adults here. it's just my opinion.
