Reply With QuoteI too have an old unlimited Fido data plan. Mine has tethering on the plan, so I don't have to worry about that. But there are apps that you can download to get around the tethering issue if you have an android phone. But Beware of some of the apps.
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Where's the dialtone?
I have the old HPSA/GPRS unlimited data plan with Fido. Everything is great, have LTE, etc. but I would also like at times to use mobile hotspot to share data with my devices. I am using Samsung Note 5 currently. Does anyone know how I can get hotspot working? Is it possible? I don't mind changing APN or whatever is needed during these times I want hotspot, but just not that technical or know how to maybe going about it if possible. Would appreciate any assistance anyone can offer to other threads, etc. I have searched and can't see to find any up to date information that may be relevant and let's face it... not many of these plans are still kicking around and being still used!
Phone Expert
I too have an old unlimited Fido data plan. Mine has tethering on the plan, so I don't have to worry about that. But there are apps that you can download to get around the tethering issue if you have an android phone. But Beware of some of the apps.
Phone Expert
The issue may be a known "bug/feature" in KitKat 4.4. To appease some carriers that wanted to charge for hotspot use, KitKat 4.4 raises a digital flag when the feature is activated. The carrier can then send you a message that asks for your permission to activate (for a fee) or check that the feature has be activated and paid for. Rogers/Fido do not respond to the flag because they don't charge for hotspotting. Trouble is their non response results in no hotspot for KitKat 4.4 phones. There is a workaround involving a hack to KitKat described here:Originally Posted by mavevo44
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/how-f...ss-co-1436409/
Of course this may not be your issue at all but it was mine and this was the cure.
Last edited by snorlax14; 03-20-2016 at 05:14 PM.
Where's the dialtone?
Thanks a ton for your suggestion. Like I said I am not that tech savy in this department but I do know that I am on Android version 5.1.1. As it stands right now Fido customer service has requested their Tech Dept to take a look at it and it may be that they have to change some small coding on their end. I will find out in week or two they said. I will say this, every time I call in the Reps say they can't believe the plan I have... heard of them maybe existing but have never seen one. Which is cool, but at same time means not a lot of advice available on how to maybe get things fixed and they have no experience with these plans.
Radiation is good
Does the plan still include the unlimited US data as well? I remember when I had the original unlimited GPRS from Fido and was on vacation in Hawaii I downloaded some CD ISO's for fun.(some 13 years ago)
Phone Expert
Interesting, I would love to hear the outcome of this whole ordeal.
My screen is bigger than yours
Wait... What??? I have the old plan as well ($50 unlimited GPRS). When did they allow LTE????
I have a blue tooth
I have this plan and I'm not sure how the original poster got LTE but mine doesn't have LTE. Occasionally, it will go to LTE on my device screen for a fraction of a second (generally during the boot-up process) before reverting back to the 3G display.
Where's the dialtone?
No to the US data and like I said, I did nothing special to my phone (Note 5) but I most of the time I have LTE. Last Speedtest I ran on March 16th I got 69.96 Mbps for download and 30.43 Mbps for upload, with ping of 36 ms. I have had speeds higher, just my last result in Burnaby, BC.
Phone Expert
Yah, I would love LTE on my plan, last time I talked to Fido they said that my plan with simply disappear when they shutdown the 3G network. Anyone think a complaint to CRTC or something would help?
I've climbed a cellphone tower
You will get LTE if your device supports voice over LTE. (VoLTE)
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I have a IPhone 6 Plus and I do not receive LTE with Fido .
Why yes, that is a bag phone
That might be worth considering when they shut the 3G network down in God knows how many years.
My screen is bigger than yours
Not with fido but yes they allow lte on these old unlimited plans (man those of you that have it are lucky) you need an lte sim and you have to get a rep to add lte provisioning to your account.
I've climbed a cellphone tower
That's interesting, a friend of mine has the old GPRS data plan and LTE is working on his iphone 6s.
Netbook + old unlimited data plan?
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