Data cap on Wifi WTF?

[Thormier]

Ok guys so i'v heard phone companys are putting a data cap on even wifi now...... Can anyone explain this to me please?

Also does this effect home wifi? I mean fair enough capping public wifi spots but sureley they cant limit your home wifi use?

Cheers big ears =]

 

[ru']

Has someone been pulling your leg? Any links etc.?

 

[Pryomancer]

They can't limit your wifi, it's not theirs to limit.

 

[simonc]

are they referring to wi-fi hotspots?

 

[GrenW]

are they referring to wi-fi hotspots?

I assume so - like the BT Openzone ones in the UK which have several data plans you can buy separately or as part of your monthly contract.

That's a separate thing though, your carrier can't limit what it does not own. Only the wifi operator can limit it (maybe via carrier though).

 

[Jammy]

It is talking about public hotspots like BT Openzone.

 

[Tyseyh]

someone once told me that they got charged for using Wifi on there phone when they owned the wifi lol... i told em they cant but she doesnt believe me... willy silly.

 

[Zarch]

If your mobile data plan also includes wi-fi connectivity, the limit is on public hot-spots, normally BT Openzone for most suppliers.

When connecting to your home wi-fi, there is obviously no data cap in place (unless you have some restriction on your home broadband that is)