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Data cap on Wifi WTF?

Thormier

Newbie
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 =]
 
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).
 
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.
 
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)
 
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