Originally Posted by
mcrt
I looked around a bit today and liked Sprints $100 unlimited package and the Treo 800. The new Treo Pre looks like it will be pretty cool, but I don't see anything that says it is tetherable yet. I'm not in a hurry so can wait for it to come out.
My current phone contract has long since expired, so I can go to any company and am open to any phone as long as it doesn't require hacking like the iphone would require.
Thanks.
I have read, I remember, that the Pre will allow for tethering via bluetooth. My guess is that it will not be included in the standard data package though you will probably have to pay a bit more per month for the option.
Second, the "hacking" to get the iPhone to tether is actually quite simple. The largest problem is that it is not sanctioned by ATT so if you get caught they can charge you up the wazoo.
Finally, I don't know your internet habits though I would have to strongly recommend against using your phone as your home modem. It is not what they are designed to do. I think you would be much more happy with the more stable speed and always on connectivity of even the most basic of DSL plans. Not to mention that the caps that the wireless providers put on their unlimited plans are usually significantly lower than those of home ISPs and would not even come close to the quota I consume each month.