AT&T adding an extra 2GB to phone tethering plans, launching Mobile Hotspot app February 13th

AT&T Details Pricing, Launch of AT&T Mobile Hotspot App Coming February 13

Application Provides Additional 2GB of Data, Bundled with AT&T Data Pro

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced select smartphone customers will soon be able to connect multiple devices from their smartphone – via Wi-Fi – thanks to the new AT&T Mobile Hotspot application. The feature will first be available February 13, beginning with the in-store launch of the HTC Inspire™ 4G. Bundled with the AT&T Data Pro plan, customers will benefit from a total of 4GB for $45 per month.

In addition, also on February 13th, to bring AT&T's smartphone tethering plan in line with the AT&T Mobile Hotspot offer, AT&T will automatically add the additional 2GB of monthly data usage to smartphone customers already on a tethering plan – at no extra charge. Customers will incur the same $20 monthly fee they're accustomed to paying, only now they'll receive an extra 2GB of data each month.

AT&T Mobile Hotspot details include:

* Connectivity for multiple wireless devices to AT&T's mobile broadband network
* 2 GB of data usage for $20 a month, bundled with AT&T's Data Pro plan ($25 / 2GB)
* The combined AT&T Data Pro plus AT&T Mobile Hotspot will provide 4GB for $45 per month
* 4GB applies to collective use among all devices
* Overage fee of $10 per gigabyte

"Our customers want to connect as many devices as possible to the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, which is getting faster with 4G," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.

"We want to extend the benefits of an additional 2GB to smartphone customers on our tethering plan. This delivers more value today for the price they're already paying – and that's what our customers want."

Customers will receive a text message from AT&T – as soon as February 13 – once the additional 2GB has been auto-added to their plan.

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Nexaria BC2 router supports iPhone tethering for some reason (video)

3G/4G Router That Supports Tethered iPhone

Posted: 21-Nov-2010 [Source: 3G Store]

[The Nexaira Business Class 2 3G/4G Router lets AT&T iPhone users create a WiFi HotSpot using an iPhone for $20 per month.]

Cary, IL -- 3Gstore.com and Nexaira are announcing the immediate availability of the new Nexaira Business Class 2 (BC2) 3G/4G Router that supports iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G tethering. Plug your iPhone into the Nexaira BC2 Router and you can instantly create a secure WiFi hotspot using the 3G connection from your phone. As an added bonus, the Nexaira BC2 Router will charge your iPhone while it is plugged in. 3Gstore.com is the exclusive distributor for Nexaira's iPhone tethering solution in the USA.

Unlike other iPhone tethering solutions, this method does not require you to jailbreak your iPhone, which can void your warranty. Simply add the appropriate data plan from AT&T's web site or the free MyWireless App and enable tethering on your iPhone (adds $20/month to your bill; can be disabled when you don't need it). Once tethering is enabled, connect your iPhone 3G, 3GS or iPhone 4 to the Nexaira BC2 Router via your iPhone USB cable and within a few seconds, your iPhone will indicate that it is in "Internet Tethering" mode. The BC2 router then serves as a WiFi hotspot that multiple WiFi-capable devices like the iPod Touch, iPad, laptop, and more can use to connect to the internet; ethernet devices can also connect via the router's LAN port. While using your iPhone as a modem, you can continue to make and receive calls as well as access all the applications that are installed on your iPhone, including send/receive email/text messaging or any other internet app.

"We are excited to partner with Nexaira and offer this exclusive feature for our customers," said Michael Ginsberg, President of 3Gstore.com. "Customers have been asking for this feature ever since tethering was officially supported by Apple last year."

The iPhone/Router tethering solution is ideal for a variety of situations:

Simple and cost-effective failover solution for home or work

Does your DSL, Cable or T1 line go down occasionally? What is your backup plan? Purchase a Nexaira BC2 Router and next time your internet goes down, you can be back up and running in a matter of seconds. Just plug your iPhone into your BC2 router and you are back online. No need to sign a 2-year contract and pay $60/mo for a data plan, simply enable or disable the tethering feature as needed and only pay when you need it.

Convenient WiFi hotspot for your home, hotel, business meeting or car

Keep the Nexaira BC2 in your briefcase and next time you need internet access on the go, you have everything you need. Open the MyWireless app and enable tethering, plug the iPhone into your BC2 Router and a few seconds later, you have a hotspot. The BC2 also provides one ethernet port, so if you have an ethernet-only device, just plug it into the router.

Affordable temporary/occasional mobile broadband option for travelers

Tethering your iPhone is a great alternative to expensive hotel WiFi, un-secured and unreliable free hotspots, or signing a 2-year contract for mobile broadband service that you only need from time to time. Pairing the tethered iPhone with the BC2 allows you to easily provide internet access to all of your devices wherever you need internet access, on your terms.

Allow iPad and iPod Touch internet access from your iPhone

On vacation and the kids have an iPad or iPod Touch? Plug your iPhone into the BC2 router and a few seconds later, all your iPads and iPod Touches can easily access the internet, even while traveling in a car.

International Customers with iPhones

As long as your carrier officially supports tethering, all you need is the Nexaira BC2 and international power adapter (sold separately) and you are ready to tether your iPhone and create a hotspot. 3Gstore.com ships to over 200 countries worldwide via FedEx.

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