I have got myself an ipad 2 and my daughter thinks it is better that the macbook pro . I got the ipad for work as i repair stuff and can download manuals etc on the go. I have gone to the apple shop and they have told me there is no problem tethering from my iphone to the ipad . But apparently o2 say I cannot do this , I am on an unlimited data plan and dont want to jailbreak anything if possible
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ipadbraincell
iPF Noob
I'm the same as you, engineer who needs access to manuals, most. Carry in memory using pdf book.
but it's that odd bit of kit.
On T-Mobile unlimited, I've tried to liwk via WiFi to iPad as hotspot, but.it don't see my iPhone 4 , yet iPhone plugged into laptop then iPhone shoes 'one hotspot connection'.
Has been mention of added costs from provider for' tethering', if that is so I'll get a WiFi/GSM router, and stick my phone SIM in it
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but it's that odd bit of kit.
On T-Mobile unlimited, I've tried to liwk via WiFi to iPad as hotspot, but.it don't see my iPhone 4 , yet iPhone plugged into laptop then iPhone shoes 'one hotspot connection'.
Has been mention of added costs from provider for' tethering', if that is so I'll get a WiFi/GSM router, and stick my phone SIM in it
.
Gabriel1
iPF Noob
Hi there and welcome.
Both Apple and O2 are right(!) as the service provider can offer tethering through the iPhone but O2 are right if they don't want to (as an O2 customer I would be disappointed if this is the case but hey ho!). If you are not tied into a long term contract with O2 you could look at changing service providers to someone who does allow tethering.
There is lots of good advice and info on here plus plenty of members all too willing to help with any problems.
Remember, search is your friend.......and please don't forget to read the rules http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html
These are the hacking section rules for all you jail breakers (and would be jail breakers) http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/2892-hacking-section-rules-please-read.html
We also have an app for this forum. A link to download the app is: Discussion Forum for iPad Users for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
If you have other Apple products or are interested in other Apple kit then why not join our sister forum too at http://www.appleforums.net/
Finally, if you still haven't had enough, how about a video explaining about our other forums (note:you may want to play this at half speed but hey, why shouldn't Phil be excited about our forums!)
The Archangel
Both Apple and O2 are right(!) as the service provider can offer tethering through the iPhone but O2 are right if they don't want to (as an O2 customer I would be disappointed if this is the case but hey ho!). If you are not tied into a long term contract with O2 you could look at changing service providers to someone who does allow tethering.
There is lots of good advice and info on here plus plenty of members all too willing to help with any problems.
Remember, search is your friend.......and please don't forget to read the rules http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html
These are the hacking section rules for all you jail breakers (and would be jail breakers) http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/2892-hacking-section-rules-please-read.html
We also have an app for this forum. A link to download the app is: Discussion Forum for iPad Users for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
If you have other Apple products or are interested in other Apple kit then why not join our sister forum too at http://www.appleforums.net/
Finally, if you still haven't had enough, how about a video explaining about our other forums (note:you may want to play this at half speed but hey, why shouldn't Phil be excited about our forums!)
The Archangel
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I have the manuals on my iphone but it is a pain in the neck to use size wise so bought a wifi 3g ipad , Which i hope I can tether as I have unlimited data tariff which according to O2 they are not doing anymore , but according to them I cannot tether my iphone to the ipad , which is a pain in the neck
ipadbraincell
iPF Noob
gasmarc said:
Something I'm reluctant to do, personally but perhaps investigate jail breaking both devices may be an option?
Gabriel1
iPF Noob
Seems that the O2 guy was wrong, you may want to direct him to this page on their website http://blog.o2.co.uk/home/2011/05/o2-tethering-explained-phones-tariffs-and-bolt-ons.html
Let us know how you get on!
The Archangel
Let us know how you get on!
The Archangel
Gabriel1
iPF Noob
gasmarc said:
They really are talking rubbish, tethering on the iPhone is mentioned all over their website, in fact, I'm about to upgrade and I was just looking at the right tariff and bolt-ons that I need and it clearly states "tethering included".
BTW, 3 have a genuine all you can eat plan, no fair use policy or anything, so you may want to look there also.
The Archangel
Gabriel1
iPF Noob
gasmarc said:
Be careful, O2 are a stingy lot, when I became eligible for an upgrade, and as a loyalty offer to a customer of many, many years, they offered me nothing, no discount at all against a new customer, nothing, nada, nowt! So if you have good coverage for 3 then you may be better off showing O2 the same loyalty that they show you.
The Archangel
Gabriel1
iPF Noob
gasmarc said:well I rang O2 today and was informed that my tariff cannot have a bolt on for tethering to the ipad and that I would have to change my tariff as it is unlimited datawhich i dont know yet what to do. Any suggestions welcome
My view would be keep your current plan if unlimited. If you can afford it then buy a new phone outright and swap the sim, otherwise maybe think about switching to 3’s all you can eat data plan. O2 are unrealistic if they will only allow tethering with " limited" data plans. They are doing their damnedest to clear out all of the old unlimited data plans, they sold them to us but don't really want to honour them, it's a shame because apart from that I really like their service.
The Archangel
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