That's the problem with the US. The so-called "competition" has landed AT&T and other networks to operate on non-standard frequencies. Simply stated, we get screwed if a phone comes and supports only the standards.

I didn't switch to T-Mobile in the US, mainly because they have next to zero presence and coverage in my area.

Sad part, and I just thought of this... ever since I had an Android phone or my N9, I didn't pay for a tethered data account. Now... while on Windows Phone 7, I will have to pay for it.

Damn.

I was using my 3G access to get my tablet and my laptop on the internet for "the cheap". Crap. Didn't think of the fact I was doing it because I "owned" the phones (root on Android or minor tweak to start wi-fi hotspot in the US on MeeGo)

Anyway, competition in the US is different than anywhere in the world where competition is allowed. It's... really screwed up and the consumers are the loser.

Crap. Cannot believe that I didn't think on how I've been tethering for the last couple of years without paying for it. ****.