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And "unlimited 3G" could mean that it is not limited as to WHERE it can go on the web. It does not necessarily mean "unlimited download bandwidth". Even some cellphone companies that DO advertised "unlimited downloads" still impose a (hidden) data cap, although it is a lot higher than 50MB.
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"Unlimited" 3G wasn't mentioned, people are just adding that in themselves!
From the wayback machine showing the Kindle 3G pre-order page on Amazon: Quote:
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Who knows, but seems likely when the Amazon rep says nothing has changed. Thanks for posting the reply for us. |
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It's a really understandable change to make, for people outside of the US. The problem is largely with tethering the device to a PC and using it for a free broadband connection. Amazon are the ones picking up the bill, and it's surprising they've taken this long.
BlackBerry had to do the same thing over here - after they audited the service after years of 'free for all', at the end the numbers were pretty straight forward : 95% of bandwidth use was the result of <5% of the active user base (iirc they later confirmed it was more like 98%). |
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...deId=200505470 An amazon policy change announced 2012 July 1 added this text: Quote:
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Right, but that's why we're saying it seems the limit is only for outside the US; both of those pages are addressing non-US Kindle users.
The person who emailed Amazon is in the US, and was told there was no change. So it makes sense... but like i said, who knows. |
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In that case, I might email them and ask why there the discrepancy between those in the US and those not. Why cap one and not the other. I don't use a 3G Kindle, don't see a problem with them putting some kind of cap in place, but that just makes me want to buy a Sony or Kobo instead!
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Now confirmed by Amazon that this doesn't apply to the UK, but the limit will apply when you travel outside the UK - so same as the US then.
"Beginning on July 1st, 2012, web browsing on the Kindle Keyboard experimental web browser using a 3G connection will be limited to 50 MB a month outside of the UK. You will still have unlimited access to Wikipedia, Amazon, the Kindle store, and the ability to download content" and "I can confirm that there will not be any limit in the use of Kindle keyboard over 3G in UK for UK residents." So, looks like HarryT was spot on with his thought that it's capped in countries where Amazon doesn't have a roaming arrangement with a local telecoms operator. I don't know which countries other than the US and the UK has agreements, anyone else? |
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