Internet Tethering: ON!

Taiwan, or better Taipei (known as the capital of the PC component makers around the world), is certainly not an Apple country. All our Apple needs are managed from Singapore; as whenever there is a new product, ordering it from Singapore takes less time to acquire than ordering the very same product (manufactured in Taiwanese factories) in Taiwan. However, slowly Apple products are getting more and more popular in Taiwan and iPhones can now be seen here occasionally.

A few days back, in one of our stories of Apple’s multi-operator strategy, we discussed why Apple need to adopt a multi-operator strategy in US. Similarly, here in Taiwan also after a long time, Apple finally signed contract with a second operator, Far EasTone, which is Taiwan’s third-largest mobile telecom operator.

I’m also using Far EasTone for a while now, because they offer a high quality 3G network and innovative products.  And not recently, after an Operator Setting Update, Internet tethering become available. YES! So, now it’s Chunghwa’s call to step in to the mainstream. Not to forget, Chungwa is the the national flagship operator.

With Far EasTone Unlimited 3G with Internet tethering and nationwide hotspot access now cost as little as USD 20 monthly only. Browsing the Internet, chatting and unlimited free VoIP calls are now very affordable.

Internet tethering will provide a boost as well for the iPad sales. Instead of buying the more expensive 3G plans, analysts recommend to go for the low cost Wi-Fi and use tethering to go online. Simply perfect!

This is another small, yet an important step towards the mobile Internet freedom.

Martin Feuerhahn

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