Tethering, be very aware.

[Farsquidge]

Be very aware of your carrier data plan when tethering.

Do not end up like this guy!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7141935.stm

:o :o :o

[NguyenHuu]

so tethering is pretty much using your phone as a modem so you can connect to the internet and use your PC to browse?

[Farsquidge]

so tethering is pretty much using your phone as a modem so you can connect to the internet and use your PC to browse?

Yes 'Tethering' is the euphemism used mainly in the US for connecting your phone to your PC/Laptop via BT or USB so it can be used as a 'over the air' modem. Good in places where a standard telephone/internet system is not available and very cheap with some carriers on the right plan. You just have to make sure you are before you use it. :)

[ericc191]

Does AT&T keep a close watch on people's data usage each month? I used to use my 8525 as a modem for the $19.99 plan and was never billed over. :confused:

[vlodeck]

I heard about this story. The mobile company has eventually stepped down from that 85K bill, they turned it into 3K.