They do? The vast majority of T-mobile's ads that I've seen are focused on how other data plans from other carriers are "limited", and are not really unlimited, and how T-mobile is the only carrier that offers a real unlimited plan. Quite hypocritical at the moment.
The article tries to weasel around it too,
> T-Mobile only says it offers unlimited data for standard phone or tablet use. It clearly spells out the limitations
"clearly", being,
> Unlimited talk, text, and data while on our network in the U.S., plus in Mexico and Canada. Up to 1GB of 4G LTE data (Speeds reduced after 1GB)
> Up to 1GB of 4G LTE data per month. 4G LTE data is available while in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. After all your 4G LTE data is used, data speeds are reduced to 2G speeds through the end of your bill cycle. Add more 4G LTE data whenever you want.
Clearly, "clearly" here means you must delve into the 10 pixel legal disclaimer:
> Full speeds available up to monthly allotment, including tethering (Unlimited on-smartphone 4G LTE data option includes 7 GB of tethering); then, slowed to up to 2G speeds for rest of billing cycle.
The article goes on,
> of the "Smartphone Mobile Hotspot" feature, which is included for free in the data plan.
"included for free": it's a software capability of your device; T-mobile is providing nothing.
I've been cut off for "too much tether" well before the 7GB mark (it was either 512MiB or 2GiB; I've forgotten now…). Frankly, I'm wondering if this isn't one of those living ToS that's been changed a few times. Makes me wonder if I have a hardcopy of the agreement I actually agreed to.