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How to bypass "tethering block" on Three network?

Hi,

Has anyone else tried to tether a "Windows 10" laptop/desktop/tablet ? (I did...a laptop, and it seems to tether fine, no warning etc)

Can anyone else check and report back ??
 
I can confirm that tethering works on Windows 10 if you attempt to bypass it. And one question to all, if I manage to bypass tethering, if 3 notice all the data I have managed to tether, will I get charged? In the last 2 days, I have tethered over 15gb to my Windows 10 desktop. Will three find out? If so, will I get charged?
 
I believe that you won't be charged for tethering as you would technically receive an alert....you can also check online to see if you've used your allowance....don't install their app on your device which has their three sim...

my allowance still states 4gb left, even though I've used over 30gb.... :-)
 
I believe that you won't be charged for tethering as you would technically receive an alert....you can also check online to see if you've used your allowance....don't install their app on your device which has their three sim...

my allowance still states 4gb left, even though I've used over 30gb.... :)
Is it ok if I installed the app after I've done all of my tethering? Since I did check on the app in the "recent spend" section and it said I haven't spent anything over my allowance. Is that ok? I have not been tethering since I downloaded the app. Will I be fine?
 
Technically, you should be fine even though you've installed their application. Even if you didn't install their three app, you just need to enable data on your device and then browse to three to check your (my) allowance, it will tell you what you've used. Since you've checked and their recent spend section states that you've not spent anything over your allowance, then you shouldn't worry.

I know of some individuals who are using dongles hooked to antenna's to get better signal with wifi to Ethernet adapters, then maxing their connections. (which makes things worse for us medium users) :-(
 
Technically, you should be fine even though you've installed their application. Even if you didn't install their three app, you just need to enable data on your device and then browse to three to check your (my) allowance, it will tell you what you've used. Since you've checked and their recent spend section states that you've not spent anything over your allowance, then you shouldn't worry.

I know of some individuals who are using dongles hooked to antenna's to get better signal with wifi to Ethernet adapters, then maxing their connections. (which makes things worse for us medium users) :-(
Okay, that is good, since I have been getting worried incase 3 charges me. Thank you for the info.
 
I'm looking to get around the tether detection also, it used to be an easy thing to do. Now it looks like they use every trick in the book to stop it.
 
I'm looking to get around the tether detection also, it used to be an easy thing to do. Now it looks like they use every trick in the book to stop it.

Please elaborate ?
What sort of notification did you receive ?
What device are you using ?
What is version of OS ?
Since when has this happened ?

Keen to see what you write back as I am eager to see if this is also effecting other users. For me tethering is functioning great.
 
Currently I'm using a note 3 running 5.0 on three. I have 2GB on my contract (although the wife has 4GB as she just upgraded to their newer plan) I've not had any warning as I'm currently within my usage. But when I do tether my data left using the my three app shows I'm using the tether. I've tried tethering to a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" and it used to (over a year ago) tether without noticing but now if I tether on it my data still goes down. If I tether to my work laptop running Win7 it still notices. If I tether to my sons hudl2 in the car to give him YouTube access it notices. I've got a surface pro3 coming Friday and I'll be tethering that all the time so I really do need a work around

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@papa_lazerous so you're looking for a way to tether without consuming your data allotment?

Bypassing the restriction that prevents you from using data that you paid for however you like is one thing, but using data without paying for it is another thing entirely - and not something we can help with here.
 
@papa_lazerous so you're looking for a way to tether without consuming your data allotment?

Bypassing the restriction that prevents you from using data that you paid for however you like is one thing, but using data without paying for it is another thing entirely - and not something we can help with here.
There's always at least one person who takes the moral high ground isn't there....

I pay for unlimited data. I'm going to use the data regardless. If I can't tether the data I'll have to do more on the handset. But I'm wanting to use the same data I pay for on another device. I'm not trying anything really bad here just gaining more freedom in how I use the data I pay for

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Nobody is taking the moral high ground.

@codesplice specifically didn't argue about how you use your data whether the carrier likes it or not. He was merely concerned from your wording that you may have crossed a legal line and was speaking for the good of the site.

Mod staff is pretty friendly here. No need to get your knickers in a twist.

Especially when taking the position that your carrier is basically immoral ok. ;) :)
 
Like EM said, I didn't mean to come across as shutting down the discussion or anything - I just want to make sure we're not misunderstanding what you're after. You say things like "I have 2GB on my contract" but then you also so "I pay for unlimited data". I'm just a bit confused, no biggie. :confused:

So you're just wanting to tether the data that you do pay for to use it on another device? I'll show myself out. :D
 
I've not had any warning as I'm currently within my usage.

That's pretty much everything in a nutshell. As long as you stay within your plan, pay your bill and eat all your vegetables, your carrier isn't going to scold you. ;)

I've got a surface pro3 coming Friday and I'll be tethering that all the time so I really do need a work around.

Hey, congrats on the SP3, it looks like a nifty piece of tech .... my son has the Surface Pro2 and loves it. As for the workaround, sorry but there isn't one. It's a common misconception that there is some magical code that makes a device invisible to a carrier's network. What is true is carrier apathy.

Many times people think they are flying under the radar because nothing has happened to them after abusing their data plans or using it against the service agreement (aka contract). Trust me, all carriers know exactly how much traffic is going through every fiber of every cable from Caribou Maine, to Baja California (With stops in Hoboken, Peoria and Boise), and who it's going to.

It's not moral high ground (as if there's something wrong with a bit of morality?), it's a matter of practicality and ethics. When you sign up with a carrier (Three in your case) you agree to their terms. If they say you can have unlimited data on your phone but not with tethering, then that's what you agreed to. And now you want to push that envelope ... perhaps past the breaking point.

What we're saying is 1.) there's no magical setting that will let you do that unnoticed, 2.) you are free to continue doing what you're doing as long as 3.) you assume the risk. These are your practical options.

1.) Pay 3 for all tethered data over your 2 GB allotment, even though you have "unlimited" data on your phone.
2.) Don't pay 3 and hope they don't catch you.
3.) Find a carrier with a plan more inline with what you want and how you use data.

It's #2 that has the risk. Frankly it could go either way. They may see you using a couple of gigs a month over your tethering allotment and shrug their corporate shoulders and go back to their doughnuts. They may see you use one KB over your 2 GB and jump up and scream Ah-HA! and send you a bill, change your plan or cancel your service. Either way they would be within the agreement terms. The point is they do know what's going on, but may or may not choose to do anything.
 
Currently I'm using a note 3 running 5.0 on three. I have 2GB on my contract (although the wife has 4GB as she just upgraded to their newer plan) I've not had any warning as I'm currently within my usage. But when I do tether my data left using the my three app shows I'm using the tether. I've tried tethering to a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8" and it used to (over a year ago) tether without noticing but now if I tether on it my data still goes down. If I tether to my work laptop running Win7 it still notices. If I tether to my sons hudl2 in the car to give him YouTube access it notices. I've got a surface pro3 coming Friday and I'll be tethering that all the time so I really do need a work around

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How long are you tied into your contract with 3? EE's plans offer unlimited tethering within your allowance.
 
Okay allot of replies to tap out on my phone so apologies for not replying to all.

Point understood about the tethering. If it helps I had unlimited tether with unlimited data and they took it away when I last renewed probably because some people took the mickey. I do between 20 and 40GB a month on my handset so if I tethered more I'd just be using the same data elsewhere not more data.

Problem with EE is that they don't offer unlimited data, in fact three are the only ones that currently do offer fully unlimited, albeit with a limit on tether.

The surface pro3 is the i7 fully loaded one, I got an exceptional deal on the Amazon electrical sale that ends tomorrow. Basically got it bundled with the keyboard cover for the same price as others charge without. I have no problem paying a small fee for more tether but I'm sure they don't offer it on three, or at least they never used to.

I do know that phone companies are the master of analysis of data so they know what's going on. But hypothetically there are only so many ways they can know the data has been tethered. I should imagine they are using multiple checks to be this water tight

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This article would certainly suggest that masking tethering is both possible and widespread

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/08/31/john_legere_tethering/

Actually, the article states the opposite. If true masking were possible, they wouldn't know if the data usage was from subscribers who were abusing their data plans.

T-Mobile US said it would be using detection tools to spot when customers are circumventing data limits. Those who are spotted trying to hide their tethering traffic will receive a warning and, if caught again, will have their LTE plan reduced to T-Mobile's "entry level" plan.

This tells me that until now they've taken a more relaxed position on tethering and data use outside the terms of their contracts, but it's getting to be a problem for them and the customers who abide by the TOS. They are going to be more aggressive in stopping this, which is certainly within their rights and frankly they owe it to their honest customers to assure their service isn't compromised by the tether hogs.
 
unlimited account... and if they are NOT allowed tethering.
Then they have to prove the HOG was tethering...
if so.. then I agree.. they need to be restricted..

I am not on Tmobile..
but I sort of remember.. they were telling clients .. it was OK to tether..
and their phones allowed tethering.
if so.. then Tmoblile needs to .. upgrade their network to handle what they sold!
 
Hi all,

Please could someone tell me: is the summary of these 220 posts so far that you CANNOT bypass the "tether limit" without Three knowing? If so, could I politely request that the OP/admins change the name of this thread so it doesn't say "How to..."

A how to is a how to. This really doesn't appear to be a how to, unless I've missed the info somewhere?

Thanks


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Hi guys, this may be relevant to any of you who are on three trying to tether to a device running android 5.0, there is an APN issue. This includes anyone with a ZTE blade S6, as the latest update runs android 5.0.2, I had not been able to tether for months, until this very simple fix I found. Try this
'PAUL on MAY 20, 2015 10:35 AM
Hi I didn’t need to use your fix all had to do was go to settings then more then mobile networks then access point names then click the 3 dots at the top left corner, a bubble appears saying “reset to default” and tethering is working, two new apns appear one for three (my network) and one under saying “3hotspot”'

This worked instantly for me
 
is the summary of these 220 posts so far that you CANNOT bypass the "tether limit" without Three knowing?

No, tethering is detected on some devices but not others e.g.

I've noted the following with tethering;

Linux devices (linux mint/ubuntu) - Tethering OK
Android Tablet (Jellybean, kitkat, lollipop) - Tethering OK
Android Box - Tethering OK
iMac - Tethering OK
iPad - Tethering OK
PC Windows 7, 8.1 - Tethering - No text received, however on the PC browser, I get a Tethering block message from Three stating "Are you using your phone as a Personal Hotspot?" - BLOCKED!
Laptop Windows 7, 8.1 - Tethering - No text received, however on the PC browser, I get a Tethering block message from Three stating "Are you using your phone as a Personal Hotspot?" - BLOCKED!

could I politely request that the OP/admins change the name of this thread so it doesn't say "How to..."

The OP posted it as a question, and somewhere along the line (probably when the forum migrated software) the trailing question mark vanished. I've rectified that.
 
I am with TMO and the whole thread in Howard Forum about the abusers is quite spectacular in its vehemence and rhetoric. I'm enjoying it for S & G. The abusers were supposed to be above 2TB.

There was one question I'd like to ask - Someone mentioned that Dolphin browser in Desktop mode could be seen as tethering. I use Dolphin that way, but rarely use even 1/4 of my data so I'm not too worried about abusing.

I'd just like to know if it was possible for a browser in desktop being mistaken for tethering?
 
Hi all,
my question is if you are using an agent faker plugin e.g. in firefox, to fool Three network into thinking you are suing a mobile for data, then is there a way of doing that without having websites think you are using a mobile? as having a web site layout as if intended to be used on a mobile when using a PC is almost impossible. so in other words how do i display websites normally without the Three network knowing im on a PC?
 
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