Yachts and other Land/Mobile on 3G Cellular “Cameras won’t work” (not allowed)

I get the question rather often when customers on yachts or on other land/mobile applications are considering equipment such as the Ericsson W25 3G Cellular Voice and Internet Router - The question being can I connect video surveillance camera systems to allow remote viewing by others (yacht owners, etc…) elsewhere on the Internet. The answer is NO. It very likely will not work and there is no guarantee that any attempt to make it work will succeed for you. And this will not be a valid basis or reason under which to return such equipment for refund or replacement. I obviously  have no control over what is allowed or blocked on cellular providers that this equipment might be used on either by policy of the cellular carrier or by port or connection (firewall) blocking by such cellular providers or carriers. But I have pulled up the following links which leads to the AT&T Wireless Data Service Terms and Conditions. I have highlighted in color some areas of interest related to this subject so that you can see the “why” for reasons why this type of stuff might be blocked. Please check it out and feel free to call or email me if you have any questions. I have sold gear in the past and have had cameras work, even had one that I understood was “grandfathered” in to allow theirs to work, but going forward I am not offerring 3G cellular equipment as a solution for any kind of camera system or other automated monitoring system that might be blocked by policy or firewalling of cellular carriers. If you purchase gear from me you take full responsibility in this regard and there will be no refunds. Internet gear sold by me is for use only in normal web and email usage - not for camera and server/monitoring usage - nor for large movie or mass music downloading. There will be no refunds and you are responsible for monitoring your own usage subject to any download caps (e.g. 5GB max per billing period or month.) Here are the links that I followed and the color highlighted T&C from the third link. Please be careful - use the Internet responsibly when onboard vessels or vehicles (other installations on land) that use 3G Cellular. It is my intention to provide information and advice to save you money and other problems with communications systems such as these.

http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/why/technology/3g-umts.jsp

http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/articles-resources/wireless-terms.jsp

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/legal/plan-terms.jsp

WIRELESS DATA SERVICE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (applies to all customers)

I. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO AT&T’S WIRELESS DATA SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FEATURES THAT MAY BE USED WITH WIRELESS DATA SERVICES AND WIRELESS CONTENT.AT&T provides wireless data services, including but not limited to, features that may be used with wireless data services and wireless content and applications (”Services”). The absolute capacity of the wireless data network is limited.  Accordingly, service is only provided for prescribed purposes and pricing for Data Services is device dependent and based on the transmit and receive capacity of each device.  A pricing plan designated for one type of device may not be used with another device.  These Services may be subject to credit approval and may only be available when combined with certain voice rate plans. An activation fee of up to $36 may apply to each new data line. Compatible data-enabled wireless device required.Usage/Billing: Usage and monthly fees will be charged as specified in your plan. DATA TRANSPORT IS BILLED IN FULL-KILOBYTE INCREMENTS, AND ACTUAL TRANSPORT IS ROUNDED UP TO THE NEXT FULL-KILOBYTE INCREMENT AT THE END OF EACH DATA SESSION FOR BILLING PURPOSES. AT&T CHARGES A FULL KILOBYTE OF DATA TRANSPORT FOR EVERY FRACTION OF THE LAST KILOBYTE OF DATA TRANSPORT USED ON EACH DATA SESSION. NETWORK OVERHEAD, SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUESTS, AND RESEND REQUESTS CAUSED BY NETWORK ERRORS CAN INCREASE MEASURED KILOBYTES. AIRTIME AND OTHER MEASURED USAGE ARE BILLED IN FULL-MINUTE INCREMENTS AND ROUNDED UP TO THE NEXT FULL-MINUTE INCREMENT AT THE END OF EACH CALL FOR BILLING PURPOSES. Data sent and received includes, but is not limited to downloads, email, overhead and software update checks. Unless designated for International or Canada use, prices and included use apply to EDGE/GPRS and BroadbandConnect access and use on AT&T’s wireless network and its affiliated partner wireless networks within the United States and its territories (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), excluding areas within the Gulf of Mexico.  Usage on networks not owned by AT&T is limited as provided in your data plan.  Charges will be based on the location of the site receiving and transmitting service and not the location of the subscriber.  BroadBandConnect access requires a compatible, eligible 3G device.  Overage is billed by the kilobyte. Service charges paid in advance for monthly or annual Services are nonrefundable. Some Services may require an additional monthly subscription fee and/or be subject to additional charges and restrictions. See applicable rate plan materials for complete pricing and terms. Prices do not include taxes, directory assistance, roaming, universal services fees or other exactions and are subject to change.  In order to assess your usage during an applicable billing period, you may obtain approximate usage information by calling customer service or using one of our automated systems.

Voice: If you have a voice-capable device, unless you request voice blocking, select a data plan that restricts voice access or select a qualified voice plan, the default rate for voice calls on the AT&T’s wireless network are 40¢ per minute and 69¢ per minute for domestic roaming voice calls off AT&T’s wireless network (rates are subject to change without notice).  Additional taxes and surcharges may apply.  See AT&T Nation® map at store or att.com/wireless for default wireless voice coverage area. If you request voice blocking or your selected data plan restricts voice access, all voice calling capabilities (except for outgoing calls from the device to 911 or 611) will be blocked, including without limitation, calls from 911 or 611 to the device.  If you have a wireless voice plan, wireless voice calls are billed as provided in your wireless voice rate plan.

Roaming: Roaming charges for wireless data or voice service may be charged with some plans when outside AT&T’s wireless network.  Display on your device will not indicate whether you will incur roaming charges. Services originated or received while outside your plan’s included coverage area are subject to roaming charges. Use of Services when roaming is dependent upon roaming carrier’s support of applicable network technology and functionality. Check with roaming carriers individually for support and coverage details. Billing for domestic and international roaming usage may be delayed up to three billing cycles due to reporting between carriers. If your usage of the Services on other carriers’ wireless networks (”offnet usage”) during any two consecutive months exceeds your offnet usage allowance, AT&T may at its option terminate your wireless service or access to data Services, deny your continued use of other carriers’ coverage, or change your plan to one imposing usage charges for offnet usage.  Your offnet usage allowance is equal to the lesser of 6 megabytes or 20% of the kilobytes included with your plan and for messaging plans the lesser of 3000 messages or 50% of the messages included with your plan.  AT&T will provide notice that it intends to take any of the above actions and you may terminate your agreement.  You may be required to (1) use a device programmed with AT&T’s preferred roaming database; and (2) have a mailing address and live in the United States,

Prohibited and Permissible Uses: Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted or prohibited for select data plans, data sessions may be conducted only for the following purposes: (i) Internet browsing; (ii) email; and (iii) intranet access (including access to corporate intranets, email, and individual productivity applications like customer relationship management, sales force, and field service automation). While most common uses for Intranet browsing, email and intranet access are permitted by your data plan, there are certain uses that cause extreme network capacity issues and interference with the network and are therefore prohibited.  Examples of prohibited uses include, without limitation, the following: (i) server devices or host computer applications, including, but not limited to, Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing; (ii) as a substitute or backup for private lines, landlines or full-time or dedicated data connections; (iii) “auto-responders,” “cancel-bots,” or similar automated or manual routines which generate excessive amounts of net traffic, or which disrupt net user groups or email use by others; (iv) “spam” or unsolicited commercial or bulk email (or activities that have the effect of facilitating unsolicited commercial email or unsolicited bulk email); (v) any activity that adversely affects the ability of other people or systems to use either AT&T’s wireless services or other parties’ Internet-based resources, including “denial of service” (DoS) attacks against another network host or individual user; (vi) accessing, or attempting to access without authority, the accounts of others, or to penetrate, or attempt to penetrate, security measures of AT&T’s wireless network or another entity’s network or systems;  (vii) software or other devices that maintain continuous active Internet connections when a computer’s connection would otherwise be idle or any “keep alive” functions, unless they adhere to AT&T’s data retry requirements, which may be changed from time to time. This means, by way of example only, that checking email, surfing the Internet, downloading legally acquired songs, and/or visiting corporate intranets is permitted, but downloading movies using P2P file sharing services, web broadcasting, and/or for the operation of servers, telemetry devices and/or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition devices is prohibited. Furthermore, plans(unless specifically designated for tethering usage) cannot be used for any applications that tether the device (through use of, including without limitation, connection kits, other phone/PDA-to computer accessories, Bluetooth® or any other wireless technology) to Personal Computers (including without limitation, laptops), or other equipment for any purpose.  Accordingly, AT&T reserves the right to (i) deny, disconnect, modify and/or terminate Service, without notice, to anyone it believes is using the Service in any manner prohibited or whose usage adversely impacts its wireless network or service levels or hinders access to its wireless network, including without limitation, after a significant period of inactivity or after sessions of excessive usage and (ii) otherwise protect its wireless network from harm, compromised capacity or degradation in performance, which may impact legitimate data flows.  You may not send solicitations to AT&T’s wireless subscribers without their consent.  You may not use the Services other than as intended by AT&T and applicable law. Plans are for individual, non-commercial use only and are not for resale.   AT&T may, but is not required to, monitor your compliance, or the compliance of other subscribers, with AT&T’s terms, conditions, or policies.

Security: AT&T DOES NOT GUARANTEE SECURITY. Data encryption is available with some, but not all, Services sold by AT&T. If you use your device to access company email or information, it is your responsibility to ensure your use complies with your company’s internal IT and security procedures.Changes to the terms and conditions: These terms and conditions may be changed from time-to-time. AT&T will post the most current version of these terms and conditions at att.com/MediaTerms or other appropriate location. Please check these regularly to inform yourself about changes to the terms and conditions.Access Requirements: Additional hardware, software, subscription, credit or debit card, Internet access from your compatible PC and/or special network connection may be required and you are solely responsible for arranging for or obtaining all such requirements.  Some solutions may require third party products and/or services, which are subject to any applicable third party terms and conditions and may require separate purchase from and/or agreement with the third party provider. AT&T is not responsible for any consequential damages caused in any way by the preceding hardware, software or other items/requirements for which you are responsible.Miscellaneous: Not all plans or Services are available for purchase or use in all sales channels, in all areas or with all devices. AT&T is not responsible for loss or disclosure of any sensitive information you transmit. AT&T’s wireless services are not equivalent to landline Internet. AT&T is not responsible for nonproprietary services or their effects on devices. If applicable, use of Desktop Toolbar requires compatible home computer products. AT&T RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE YOUR SERVICES WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, UPON EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF YOUR WIRELESS SERVICE AGREEMENT.  Caller ID blocking is not available when using the Services, and your wireless number is transmitted to Internet sites you visit. You may receive unsolicited messages from third parties as a result of visiting Internet sites, and a per-message charge may apply whether the message is read or unread, solicited or unsolicited.Additional Terms: See below for additional terms relating to specific Services and rate plans. In addition, all use of AT&T’s wireless network and the Services is governed by AT&T’s Acceptable Use Policy, which can be found at att.com/AcceptableUsePolicy, as determined solely by AT&T. AT&T can revise its Acceptable Use Policy at any time without notice by updating this posting.  Use of the Services is subject to Terms and Conditions of your Wireless Service Agreement. See Wireless Service Agreement, att.com/wireless or AT&T Customer Service for additional conditions, restrictions, privacy policy and information.Intellectual Property: All trademarks, service marks and trade names used on or in connection with the Services are the property of their respective owners. You must respect the intellectual property rights of AT&T, our third-party content providers, and any other owner of intellectual property whose protected property may appear on any website and/or dialogue box controlled by AT&T or accessed through the AT&T’s websites. Except for material in the public domain, all material displayed in association with the Service is copyrighted or trademarked. Except for personal, non-commercial use, trademarked and copyrighted material may not be copied, downloaded, redistributed, modified or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, without the permission of the owner. The RIM and BlackBerry families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks or registered trademarks of Research In Motion Limited - used by permission. Good, the Good logo and GoodLink are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc., in the

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