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		idolofdust on Feb 12, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: 5G networks meet consumer needs as mobile data gro... We need the freedom to do more on our mainstream pocketable devices, my hotspot for my laptop will be always throttled down to 3G, as if to say “Hey, this isn’t actually supposed to be used to get work done. Keep doing simple phone stuff!“

dbspin on Feb 12, 2025 [–]

That's bonkers. No such restriction here in Ireland. Frequently get work done away from the home office on 4G hotspotted to the laptop.

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