Lummoxx

August 03, 2010 at 5:48am

This coming from a company that charges the average user $30/month for 421MB of data usage?  God forbid that you might have (*gasp*) a family plan account with 2 phones.  A ridiculous $60/month for 842MB of data?

So, surprised that they'd try to lie and block functionality just because they can't make an insane profit over it, while complaining that people are using what was sold to them?

I've been happy with VZW, been a customer for over 8 years...but I'm about to go with a cheap pay as you go phone over this.  I'd LIKE to have a smartphone with data, but I'm not going to allow myself to be ripped off over it.

Michael Ellis

August 03, 2010 at 5:19am

Of course it is a conspiracy. Gizmodo even suggested that the feature would be removed when it was released prior to this announcement. Verizon just wants to make sure people don't bypass their monthly subscription. The problem is that Verizon users are now screwed if their phones don't support Verizon's software.

This is why I was hesitant to buy from Verizon. They have really good phones, but they always monkey with them.

weengo

August 02, 2010 at 8:50pm

i too use wifi hotspot on my droid

so this is either a lie and verizon thinks we are stupid

or verizon is stupid and doesnt know its possible

i am afraid of what kind of bs is coming down the line from verizon...

MajorMajor

August 02, 2010 at 8:34pm

Neither, its called a lie. 

athlon11

August 02, 2010 at 7:23pm

Actually it's been in roms since the first Sholes 2.0.1 release, and it's always worked great.

gwhaley262

August 02, 2010 at 6:09pm

I agree.  VZW's explanation is bunk.  Hotspot functionality have in custom roms since 2.1.  So unfortunately they are back to their old ways.  so sad. 

dstew74

August 02, 2010 at 6:08pm

I have a custom rom of 2.2 loaded on my rooted Droid.  The mobile wifi tether works and it's very easy to setup.  This is a money grab by a greedy company.  

docb77

August 02, 2010 at 5:36pm

Agreed, verizon's always been pulling crap like this.  My first experience with them was back when the RAZR was new.  I bought it thinking, "hey, I can use this phone as a modem" - Nope, functionality disabled.  

service providers should worry about letting people get the most out of their devices, not crippling them so they can charge for any little thing.

bikerbub

August 02, 2010 at 5:12pm

goddamnit verizon. i was starting to think you were different. then you went and said you'd usher in limited data, and now this? now, admittedly, i don't need it now, but if they get rid of usb teathering, imma shit a brick.

mstnggt500kr

August 02, 2010 at 4:52pm

I can say 100% that this is bull$#!7 on Verizon's part. I'm running a 2.2 custom ROM on my droid, and the tethering works fine. Verizon is pulling their usual "Charge for standard features" crap. It almost makes you feel that the iPhone is a perfect fit for VZN, with it's "AMAZING NEW FEATURES" that have been available on other handsets for years. Looks like I"m sticking with the custom ROM.

Talcum X

August 02, 2010 at 3:02pm

Deffinately conspiracy.  Cuz it's all about money in the end.  Same reason TracFone blocked use of the USB in my phone so I can't upload ringtones and wallpaper.  Still looking to hack that, to no success.