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2009-03-21
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As far as I know it depends on the phone. it has to have DUN enabled and (at least with ATT) you must have a network plan.
When i was in the ATT store i tried out connecting to phones and the net until i found the cheapest one that worked. So if i were you I'd make a trip to a verizon store (preferably not on a weekend or at a mall island store) and test out the phones on display.
When i was in the ATT store i tried out connecting to phones and the net until i found the cheapest one that worked. So if i were you I'd make a trip to a verizon store (preferably not on a weekend or at a mall island store) and test out the phones on display.
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2009-03-21
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Originally Posted by smileallways
Slightly different, but I'm tethering my n810 with my sprint blackberry curve and it's a fantastic combination -- the fantastic web-browsing and other capabilities of the n810 along with a rock-solid email machine/phone.
Hi,
Has anybody tethered on Verizon Wireless Network? I have a blackberry that I use to tether my PC to. Has anybody tethered N810 to a Blackberry on the VZW network?
Thanks,
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2009-03-21
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Spock: you and me both :S
However, they weren't lying about it being for your safety. If you found a way to do something useful with their phones, they'd have to get rid of you, so they could keep selling junk for too much money. That said, I was under the impression that it was possible, just darn expensive (I think they told me something like $8/MB :O)
However, they weren't lying about it being for your safety. If you found a way to do something useful with their phones, they'd have to get rid of you, so they could keep selling junk for too much money. That said, I was under the impression that it was possible, just darn expensive (I think they told me something like $8/MB :O)
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2009-03-21
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Originally Posted by jaem
They claim it is possible to do tethering by USB but not via Bluetooth. However, I managed to hack my phone into enabling BT DUN support today (using ##TELUS). I called and asked if that was permitted and they didn't have a problem with it, but the cost structure is insane. The only thing they would offer me is a "Connect Day" plan which is $15 for unlimited data, PER DAY. That's $450 per month!
Spock: you and me both :S
However, they weren't lying about it being for your safety. If you found a way to do something useful with their phones, they'd have to get rid of you, so they could keep selling junk for too much money. That said, I was under the impression that it was possible, just darn expensive (I think they told me something like $8/MB :O)
The other thing they would sell me is a $10/month "Unlimited browsing" plan... not sure what that means but it probably doesn't include tethering. I think it's only for the embedded microbrowser, but how can they actually tell?
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2009-03-21
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For really good advice on plans, tethering, options, etc, check out howardforums.com. They have seperate sections for all the carriers, US and Canada, and some very knowledgable, as well as inside, people working the forums.
I found a lot of answers about which phones, and which service providers work best for tethering.
I found a lot of answers about which phones, and which service providers work best for tethering.
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2009-03-21
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Originally Posted by spock
I tether with a "Web Plan", and the web browser from my N810 works fine. Most (all?) URL-download type of stuff works (podcasts, etc) - though I think ssh broke (it used to, then the carrier wised up and required use of their proxy). I've been using it for over a year, and for the $5.99/mo - it's a good deal.
The other thing they would sell me is a $10/month "Unlimited browsing" plan... not sure what that means but it probably doesn't include tethering. I think it's only for the embedded microbrowser, but how can they actually tell?
[note to self: try all this again and see what is up]
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2009-03-21
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Originally Posted by spock
If you can transfer to a Mike (Telus iDEN) plan and your area has coverage, you may be able to tether to a Motorola iDEN handset without Telus/Mike the wiser.
Yeah, I'm in the unfortunate position of being locked into a cell contract for another 10 months, with a carrier that absolutely refuses to allow tethering via Bluetooth (Telus in Canada). They claim that it has been disabled "for my own safety"
Anyone know how to do BT tethering on the Telus network? I'm using an LG Chocolate (original slider) phone.
>> http://www.internettablettalk.com/fo...ad.php?t=14059
Regarding Mike:
Packet Data
In the MS Windows dialup network connection place "s=2" in the place of the phone number to dial and your Mike phone will default to a packet instead of a circuit switch and you will not be charged airtime. It seems that using this setup piggybacks the microbrowser. Credit: H. Sibble
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2009-03-21
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Tethering is what it's all about with the internet tablet. Having a usable tablet anywhere makes it a part of you! I use T-mobile in the US, and have no problem, other than the fact that the n810 doesn't like to keep a constant connection with the N95-4.
If true, the next tablet may have HSDPA. I think this is a great option if you want to pay for another line, but tethering should also be there as well.
If true, the next tablet may have HSDPA. I think this is a great option if you want to pay for another line, but tethering should also be there as well.
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2009-03-21
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Originally Posted by Jeffgrado
The HSDPA plans are ridiculous expensive -- everyone's is like $30 a month? And then they have the b@lls to put a cap on that? I keep "deciding not" on the G1 for this reason. It's like paying for a second DSL line, but with the phone company making it lame.
If true, the next tablet may have HSDPA. I think this is a great option if you want to pay for another line, but tethering should also be there as well.
Has anybody tethered on Verizon Wireless Network? I have a blackberry that I use to tether my PC to. Has anybody tethered N810 to a Blackberry on the VZW network?
Thanks,