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    Problem with dialup from bluetooth cell phone

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by katie988, Oct 11, 2004.

  1. katie988

    katie988 Newbie

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    I tried to go online from my laptop using the bluetooth features in my laptop and my cell phone. However, I have problems dialing into NetZero from my bluetooth enabled cell phone. Does anyone know if any ISP which accepts signals from cell phones?
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You need to buy a data plan from your mobile phone service provider. Then you dial into their network. TMo's runs $20/month unlimited.

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  3. Big Calhoun

    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Which provider do you use? Most major providers have some form of mobile internet access. I use Verizon Wireless and their ExpressNetwork plan. This allows me to connect to the internet (BlueTooth via v710) and operates at speeds around 40-70kbs.

    You really don't want to use a regular ISP when dialing with your cellphone. It will work, but very slowly. Most celllular networks are limited to 14.4kbs when straight dialing an ISP...not conducive for anything except reading e-mail. Also, those calls come out of your minutes. Most data offerings by wireless carriers are seperate plans, so you use a seperate batch of minutes/data as opposed to what's used for your voice plan.
     
    Big Calhoun, Oct 12, 2004
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