tethering
Tethering refers to the practice of using a mobile phone to provide an internet connection for another mobile device, typically a laptop. Sometimes referred to as "phone-as-modem," tethering involves connecting the phone to the laptop either via a data cable (typically USB) or wirelessly via Bluetooth. The phone is then connected to the internet via a dial-up networking protocol, allowing it to provide pass-through access to the connected laptop.
Not all cell phone carriers allow phone tethering, and many that do require a special plan with a fee. Usually this fee is less than the typical cost of a dedicated 3G laptop card and can often be turned off and on as needed.
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10/08/09 7:00pm Computing, Mobile AT&T still not ready for iPhone tethering, Twitter experienced extended service outage, BlackBerry Bold 2 headed for T-Mobile and AT&T
Some folks had hoped that AT&T's change in position on VoIP for the iPhone would be the precursor for a similar 180 on data… dig deeper
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09/03/09 3:15pm Mobile AT&T to launch MMS on iPhone 3G and 3GS September 25
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06/19/09 12:55pm Mobile AT&T iPhone data tethering plan to be $55 monthly?
Unless it includes the regular data plan, it's still too much. dig deeper
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06/18/09 9:40am Mobile Enable tethering on iPhone OS 3.0
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06/10/09 10:44am Mobile, Computing Column Virgin Mobile USA launches a la carte Broadband2Go plan for mobile 3G without a contract
Would-be digital nomads finally get a U.S. mobile broadband option without 2-year lock-in. dig deeper
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06/09/09 10:55am Computing, Mobile Why AT&T won't support MMS until late summer, plus tethering plan rumours
The Boy Genius Report digs up the reason why the iPhone 3G and 3GS won't get MMS support in the States for several months. dig deeper
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06/08/09 9:10am Computing, Mobile Reminder: Apple WWDC Keynote today at 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific
Today's WWDC Keynote will undoubtedly highlight iPhone OS 3.0 and Mac OS X Snow Leopard, but what else will today's announcements include? dig deeper
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03/31/09 3:26pm Mobile Google pulls tethering applications from the Android Market
Carrier terms of service issues are cited for the app removal. dig deeper
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11/18/08 4:14pm Computing, Mobile how-to How to use your phone as a Bluetooth modem
Want to go anywhere but not lose Internet connectivity? We'll show you how to use your phone to get your computer online. dig deeper
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11/13/08 9:10am Mobile, Computing AT&T iPhone tethering plan to cost $30 per month?
Details emerge of what could possibly be the rumored AT&T iPhone tethering data plan. dig deeper
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11/07/08 8:10am Mobile, Computing iPhone tethering coming soon according to AT&T
AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph De La Vega says the iPhone will be allowed to work as a modem for your notebook soon. dig deeper
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