#1
Sep 1, 2006Maybe some of you allready know this but I just setup my blackberry to work as a modem for my laptop and It works freakn great! plus is free I dont have to buy any minutes or passes or even pay for a subscription. it took me five minutes to set it up with a blackberry from t-mobile plus it work world wide.
here is the link if you want to do it:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/blac...em-laptop.html
here is the link if you want to do it:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/blac...em-laptop.html
#2
I do this through sprint and when it works, its great!
I've had issues with sprints software....over 2 laptops and 2 evdo phones....i'd say about %65 of the time their software doesn't recognize that the phone is connected. A reboot of the phone and/or device doesnt help.
I currently have a blackberry 7130e with them and its a dream device....and when the evdo modem feature works, its a life saver!
I've had issues with sprints software....over 2 laptops and 2 evdo phones....i'd say about %65 of the time their software doesn't recognize that the phone is connected. A reboot of the phone and/or device doesnt help.
I currently have a blackberry 7130e with them and its a dream device....and when the evdo modem feature works, its a life saver!
#4
redburgundy , Aug 31, 2006 8:22 pm
You don't need a Blackberry, my T-Mobile RAZR works this way too.
But the speeds are GPRS speeds, about the same as dial-up, not broadband.
The "No ISP Needed" claim is false...T-Mobile is the ISP.
But the speeds are GPRS speeds, about the same as dial-up, not broadband.
The "No ISP Needed" claim is false...T-Mobile is the ISP.
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Blitztorte , Sep 1, 2006 8:24 am
I have been thinking about doing this for a long time. Has anyone been able to use Verizon as the ISP?
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Check out www.howardforums.com - the verizon wireless forum... it changes based on what phone you have... lots of links to tell you how to do it for each phone.Originally Posted by Blitztorte
I have been thinking about doing this for a long time. Has anyone been able to use Verizon as the ISP?
If you have a PDA - the easiest I've found is PDANET http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/index.php - you have to buy it but it's a one time fee as opposed to monthly...
Oh and lest you miss this - VERIZON does not consider it legal for you to TETHER your device to your LAPTOP/DESKTOP and use it as a modem UNLESS you are paying them for it - it's an extra $15/mth (or something...)
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GadgetFreak , Sep 1, 2006 12:29 pm
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If you have a PDA - the easiest I've found is PDANET http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/index.php - you have to buy it but it's a one time fee as opposed to monthly...
Oh and lest you miss this - VERIZON does not consider it legal for you to TETHER your device to your LAPTOP/DESKTOP and use it as a modem UNLESS you are paying them for it - it's an extra $15/mth (or something...)
I offered to pay the extra on my Treo 700w and they told me, after checking with a supervisor that I didnt need to if I bought the PDANet product. Im equally sure than another supervisor might disagree, but I went with it. The Treo 700w with EvDO is BLAZING fast even compared to EDGE, which is way faster than GPRS on a Blackberry. If the Blackberry is using GPRS (not EDGE) the Treo 700w is likely more than 30 times faster. Even EDGE is a lot faster on a good EDGE phone like a Nokia 6230 than GPRS if that is what the BB is using.Originally Posted by nickvora
Check out www.howardforums.com - the verizon wireless forum... it changes based on what phone you have... lots of links to tell you how to do it for each phone.If you have a PDA - the easiest I've found is PDANET http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/index.php - you have to buy it but it's a one time fee as opposed to monthly...
Oh and lest you miss this - VERIZON does not consider it legal for you to TETHER your device to your LAPTOP/DESKTOP and use it as a modem UNLESS you are paying them for it - it's an extra $15/mth (or something...)
#11
Also check out the forums at http://www.prepaidgsm.net/
They are largely focused on the Italian market, but they have a lot of good international info. In particular look at the Wind international data discussion,
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/inde...showtopic=1268
Somewhere in there is info on using the mobile phone as a modem.
They are largely focused on the Italian market, but they have a lot of good international info. In particular look at the Wind international data discussion,
http://www.prepaidgsm.net/forum/inde...showtopic=1268
Somewhere in there is info on using the mobile phone as a modem.
#12
rar indeed , Sep 1, 2006 1:03 pm
Ya, I use bluetooth to link the Treo with the lappy and its oh so great. Since I'm rarely home, I use that combo as my home ISP. ^
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But the speeds are GPRS speeds, about the same as dial-up, not broadband.
The "No ISP Needed" claim is false...T-Mobile is the ISP.
Originally Posted by redburgundy
You don't need a Blackberry, my T-Mobile RAZR works this way too.But the speeds are GPRS speeds, about the same as dial-up, not broadband.
The "No ISP Needed" claim is false...T-Mobile is the ISP.
Right, cause ppl usually carry their phones with comcast or at&t service right>>>>??????????? :/ what I meant by no ISP is that you dont require an extra connection besides your phone, when you are on t-mobile to do thetering in some other cell phone companies you must pay an extra fee........ n00b. remember that BB is edge capable too.
#14
tim iridium , Sep 1, 2006 1:42 pm
And while EDGE on the Blackberry isn't going to be mistaken for broadband any time soon, 100+ kbps is pretty good when it's all you've got or you don't feel like paying for Wi-Fi in your airport/hotel.
I've got T-Mobile and a BB 8700G. It works very well once you've got it all set up and no additional tethering charges unlike some other cell providers.
Tim
I've got T-Mobile and a BB 8700G. It works very well once you've got it all set up and no additional tethering charges unlike some other cell providers.
Tim
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rar indeed , Sep 1, 2006 4:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Pasajero
Right, cause ppl usually carry their phones with comcast or at&t service right>>>>??????????? :/ what I meant by no ISP is that you dont require an extra connection besides your phone, when you are on t-mobile to do thetering in some other cell phone companies you must pay an extra fee........ n00b. remember that BB is edge capable too.
