Phone Tethering Anyone know if this phone can be used as a modem and tethered with a laptop?
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Could you leave the phone on charger while tethering to not deplete the battery?Is the speed for 2G data plan comparable to DSL, like 1.5 Mb/sec? (this phone doesnt support the 3G frequencies of T-Mobile)
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Thanks! I curretly have a 3 year old blackjack with AT&T.; Unlimited media and 200 text messages for 19.99. I've been able to tether (via bluetooth I might add) and stream my slingbox from day 1. I am looking at a new phone, but it seems the only way to keep the media plan I have is to buy an unlocked plan. This information is very helpful.
817202
Good question. The answer is yes, if used with Vista x64 - and probably more OS. Just remember, the provider will want an added Data tethering plan to be used (more expensive than just an unlimited Data plan). Providers can see when a phone is tethered on their system.
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It does offer hotspot and tether. Buyer Beware. I had the phone for 2 weeks and it refuses to power up. I had to return the item.
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can directly be used as a Hotspot were i can use without computerFrankly device once Excellent
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douglas b. haslett, i will sell you mine if you want it worked great however i have since gotten centurylink and they provide a modem which operates both the internet and a laptop my e-mail is japace751@centurylink.net thanks mr. haslett
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Yes But the phone only lasted a month Battery went dead could not get it to tether to internet
1833587
I don't know if it could be used as a phone, I really don't think it can, you can download texting app or Skype etc..
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i used a separate phone just connected the modem...i was using the land line and Skype (with two phones), found myself using the land line infrequently finally cut the the cord... and just use Skype for home and office saved lots
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I have had the phone a year. As far as I know, it cannot access the internet. It's just a basic phone with text capabilities.
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buy a bluetooth usb adapter and use your gsm phone as a modem via bluetooth. configuring bluetooth in linux isn't user friendly but its much easier if you install xp.
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I have a tv and modem hooked to mine but don't know about a phone. Make sure connections are tight.
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I had the same problem. I was able to connect it to my router and to my phone via tethering. The module worked ok only for 6 hours and then stopped working. After a reboot to the system, the control panel continuously rebooted with an error message until the module was removed. Since I had another control panel with the same module that worked OK, I have filed a claim to return the item as I consider it defective. I will get another one.
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I did not try to use it as a hotspot. I suppose if you had an externally powered USB hub, you could turn it on with the computer then turn the computer off. I used it in Kuwait and had to dial in with PW for my SIM to use it.
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You can use this with sim but only for internet.you cannot use it for calling.
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Not directly. If you are planning to use a VOIP provider for your phone service you will need a router from the phone service provider. There is not phone connection on this modem.
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No... But you can do it wirelessly. Call your internet provider to turn on WiFi. then your phone will be connected to the Internet .
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As stated, there isn't a 4G modem built in. I tether to my ATT smart phone, but you could get a USB dongle from ATT to connect direct.
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I'm not 100% sure... I haven't did any tethering with it...if U have T mobile ur service will be on edge......1g