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How does AT&T detect tethering?
How does AT&T detect tethering?
Eleonora
Wed Jan 29 2025
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I want to know how AT&T identifies or detects tethering activities. I'm curious about the methods or technologies they might use to monitor and manage tethering on their network.
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Chiara
Fri Jan 31 2025
Instead, they rely on a method that involves examining the Access Point Name (APN) utilized for data traffic. Tethering APNs are generally configured to offer higher speeds and are designed to manage the increased load associated with tethering.
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Carolina
Fri Jan 31 2025
Additionally, AT&T analyzes various network parameters to detect tethering.
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Martina
Fri Jan 31 2025
One such parameter is the Time To Live (TTL) value, which provides information about the lifespan of a data packet as it travels across the internet.
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isabella_oliver_musician
Fri Jan 31 2025
AT&T is not currently utilizing Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) to detect tethering.
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EthereumEmpire
Fri Jan 31 2025
Another parameter they consider is the number of connections established. By monitoring these factors, AT&T can infer whether a device is being used for tethering.
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