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WRXiceman
Posts: 17
Registered: ‎03-06-2010

Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Good morning.

I spoke to Vodafone yesterday on the phone and asked if I would be charged extra for using my iPhone 4 Internet data on my iPad via tethering (personal hotspot feature on iPhone). I was told that I wouldn't and it would just use up the data I already pay monthly for but just at a faster rate.
The guy said he can add tethering to my account for free so I said yes to that, so he did.

Now, after reading some posts on these forums, I'm a bit worried that I'm going to have an extra £5 on my bill. Is that correct?

As I said, the guy on the phone said it wouldn't cost me any more money, it would just use my data a bit faster.

Can anyone clarify this for me please?

PS my data plan: 600 mins, unlimited texts and 500mb data.

Thanks in advance for any helpful input.
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Lostie
Posts: 19
Registered: ‎21-05-2011

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

If your on the new plan from 1st June 2011 then you would not be charged extra unless you go over your data allowance. £5 for 500mb,
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WRXiceman
Posts: 17
Registered: ‎03-06-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Hmm... Not sure what plan I'm on. I'm guessing it's probably not a new one because I set my contract up back in April.
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WRXiceman
Posts: 17
Registered: ‎03-06-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

But as I said, the guy I spoke to yesterday from Vodafone added some sort of free tethering thing to my account apparently.
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Lostie
Posts: 19
Registered: ‎21-05-2011

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Do you have the My Vodafone app on your iPhone? As that tells you what plan you are on and what's included.

Mine is. 600 mins, unltd texts, 1024mb data, BT Openzone.

I have not switched to the new plan as it would reduce my data allowance to 500mb and I looks like Vodafone have put you on the new tariff.
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WRXiceman
Posts: 17
Registered: ‎03-06-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Yes I do have the Vodafone app. I'm on 600 mins, unlimited texts, 500mb data and 1GB BT Openzone wifi.
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hades
Posts: 150
Registered: ‎23-06-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

If you setup your account in April you will not be on one of the new plans that include tethering.

However it is possible for the CS agent to apply the tethering bundle free of charge. Might be worth a quick call to them and get someone to check it out, it'll only take a min :-)

Carl
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
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Martin
Posts: 5,687
Registered: ‎30-11-2009

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Hi WRXiceman

 

If you are on one of the new plans, the tethering would come out of your data.

 

With signing up in April, the tethering would be charged.

 

So that we can check what has been applied to your account for tethering, I need your details, I have therefore just sent you an email. If you can reply back to that with the relevant information we can check this out :smileyvery-happy:

 

Thanks

 

Martin

eForum Team

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WRXiceman
Posts: 17
Registered: ‎03-06-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Hi Martin,

I've received and replied to your email, thank you.
I would love to get this sorted ASAP.

Thanks again.

Regards,
Alex
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roastspud
Posts: 34
Registered: ‎24-03-2009

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Could you send me a email please I would like the free tethering!?

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roastspud
Posts: 34
Registered: ‎24-03-2009

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

not recieved a email yet..!

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James
Posts: 18,159
Registered: ‎21-07-2008

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

 

Hi roastspud,

 

An email is on its way to you now, please reply with your details and one of our team will be able to look into this as soon as possible for you.

 

 

James

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scruffbox
Posts: 7
Registered: ‎08-08-2010

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

I also have a iphone4s an have recently ordered a wifi only ipad3. Could you also forward me the details to check my tethering details. Thanks
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Lee
Posts: 17,247
Registered: ‎27-10-2008

Re: Tethering my iPhone 4 to my iPad

Hi scruffbox,

 

Thanks for your post.

 

I've sent you a PM which can be accessed here. If you could follow the instructions in the PM and send us your details one of the team will be with you as soon as they can.

Cheers,

Lee

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