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thwarted on May 8, 2009 | parent | context | favorite | on: MiFi: Wi-Fi to Go, No Cafe Needed

It's not so much a matter of capability as it is a matter of carrier restrictions. The carrier restrictions keep an app that does this for the T-Mobile G1 from being easily distributed (and I think it requires rooting your phone, last I checked). So the amazing gadget already exists, it's the contractual agreements that need to be made amazing.

ph0rque on May 8, 2009 [–]

...it's the contractual agreements that need to be made amazing.

I hope Google still has secret plans for entering the wireless space, or buying a company in the space.

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