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    3G Phone as Modem

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Ralphie, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. Ralphie

    Ralphie Notebook Enthusiast

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    Any one using a 3G phone as a modem to connect to the internet. If so what phone ? I have AT&T service but don't won't to spend a bunch for a Tilt Phone as I don't need ALL the features it has, just want to connect to the internet wonce in a while when I am out of the house.
    Any ideas ?
    THANKS
     
    Ralphie, Sep 11, 2008
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    I use my Verizon Treo as a tether. That doesn't count but it is sort of what you are doing. Since Verizon blocks out the DUN bluetooth software on their treos, you gotta work *around* it.
     
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    Is that the TREO 750 ?
    Thanks
     
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    700p. It takes a quick workaround to get bluetooth DUN enabled.
     
    surfasb, Sep 11, 2008
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