Someone doesn’t like the Ipad Tethering

   

iPhone Hacks reports that the tethering feature, observed at the beta version of Apple iOS 4.2 for iPad in late September has disappeared in a later version (see "before" and "after" pictures below).

See "iOS 4.2 Beta 3: Apple Removes Tethering Options For iPad; Adds New iPad Wallpapers" - here.

Tethering allows using the device as a modem for a non-mobile device, such as laptops. Some carriers do not allow tethering (see Why Do Mobile Carriers Need Device Awareness? - here) as users may use the special rates, such as unlimited service plans, for devices that are able to consume huge amounts of bandwidth.

Originally, AT&T had an unlimited plan for the iPAD, but it was removed quickly (see "Openet - Why AT&T Changed its IPad Service plans?" - here).

It is easier, of course, to stop tethering if the mobile device does not support it. So who does not like tethering? Will it be available in selected market?

AT&T explains that "Since tethering enables you to use your smartphone as a modem to provide a broadband connection for laptop computers, netbooks, and other computing devices, it’s likely you’ll use a significant amount of bandwidth. The DataPro 2 GB plan [$25/month] will provide the needed bandwidth and help prevent high data usage costs. " (here).

Nevertheless, the carrier offers the "DataPro with Tethering - $45 per month gives you up to 2 GB of domestic data usage on your smartphone or while tethering to your laptop; additional usage is charged at $10 for 1 GB" (here).

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