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    Easy fix for Teathering and iPhone 3.0

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Underpantman, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    I came across this article on Endgadget
    I gave it a whirl and it works like a charm here in France using Orange.
    Here's the speed test results.
    [​IMG]

    I had some trouble getting my iphone to connect via bluetooth to my mb, so this test was done via usb.
    Will work out the bluetooth problem later, but for now its a nice backup for when no wi-fi is about.

    NB: No hacking/jailbreaking is required, yet I'm not quite sure how legal it all is so if the mods find this topic out of order feel free to delete.
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    ps direct link to original source
     
    Underpantman, Jun 18, 2009
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  2. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Rogers supports tethering, witch shocked me. :)
    Where you on 3G? that seems slow.
     
    Seshan, Jun 18, 2009
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    what 350ms ping and .5 Mb down... yee haw.

    what is 3g supposed to be?
     
    masterchef341, Jun 18, 2009
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  4. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Its regional France at lunch time, so everyone including 3G speeds are out at for a 2h lunch... lol
    And did I mention it was Orange ? They are the AT&T of France.
    :)
     
    Underpantman, Jun 18, 2009
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    newfiejudd Notebook Deity

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    Wow works like a charm. And no more additional cost to enjoy services built into the Iphone in Canada. Is it just me or are we still getting screwed in Canada with the iPhone.
     
    newfiejudd, Jun 18, 2009
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  6. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just been reading some reports that this can stuff up visual voice mail. I don't have that option on my current plan so I can't check it out but just a heads up for anyone else wanting to try this out.
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    Underpantman, Jun 18, 2009
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    To bad att doesn't support it :(
     
    MKang25, Jun 18, 2009
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  8. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    ^^^^
    Thats the whole point of this thread !!!
    This is a work around that enables this on AT&T and pretty much every other carrier world wide, without having to go and buy and extra plan etc etc.
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    Underpantman, Jun 19, 2009
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    Rawdee Newbie

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  10. MKang25

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    Wow, I wonder if this will increase your monthly bill somehow?
     
    MKang25, Jun 19, 2009
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    Limpman Notebook Consultant

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    i think no..unless you always use your iphone to connect internet and travel a lot. :)
     
    Limpman, Jun 19, 2009
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  12. Limpman

    Limpman Notebook Consultant

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    poor AT & T..... ;)
     
    Limpman, Jun 19, 2009
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    [​IMG]

    I have done it on O2 in the UK

    MMS and everything works fine :)
     
    Pman, Jun 21, 2009
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    Could you say which Orange FR profile you used?

    I've just tried both and it still directs me to that orange website when i try to set up tethering... :(

    Cheers

    Dave
     
    daquinn, Jul 21, 2009
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  15. Underpantman

    Underpantman Notebook Virtuoso

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    From memory I first tried the first one "Orange contract", didn't seem to work, so I then tried the MIB one. That seemed to do the trick, although I did reboot after the second but not the first which I think was the more important step.
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    Underpantman, Jul 21, 2009
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    wow! that's quite fast!!!
     
    Luke1708, Jul 21, 2009
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