Comments on: AT&T buys Wayport hotspots; confirms iPhone tethering

By: Apotropaic

Apotropaic — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:30:38 +0000

You guys really think that they are going to let you tether for free? C’mon! They are going to have an extra $20 fee for this, guaranteed!

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:42:44 +0000

If AT&T does offer iPhone modem tethering, it may push me over the edge. I still use my first-generation iPhone and my Verizon EV-DO modem card (at $60 a month). At the right price, say $20 to $30 a month max, I’d likely drop EV-DO and upgrade my iPhone… pending a check of the AT&T coverage map that is.

By: Pam T.

Pam T. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:03:19 +0000

Can someone explain why this hotspot access is restricted to iPhone users? Why isn’t it anyone whose phone is on AT&T network? What makes it OK for iPhone and Blackberry and not for WinMo?

Inquiring minds are curious.

By: Mojo Denbow

Mojo Denbow — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:13:47 +0000

Any news or speculation if AT&T will offer this for my 8925 Tilt or any other smartphone?

By: ignar

ignar — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:27:49 +0000

I believe Boingo already has a roaming agreement with Wayport, and considering the number of people who have free access to AT&T hotspots (AT&T broandband customers, iphone, blackberry users), this deal will potentially hurt Boingo rather than help IMO.