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Accessing Internet via Blackberry 7250 and Verizon Data Plan
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| daxmw@comcast.net 2006-04-21, 5:48 pm |
| I've seen a few items about using one's blackberry as a modem to dial
out from a laptop, but I don't believe I've seen one where the user
attempts to access the internet using the phone's dataplan on the
Verizon network. I'm not an expert on the technologies involved, so
please bear with my ignorance . . .
I would like to know if there's a means by which I can use my
Blackberry 7250 either via the USB connector or Bluetooth to grant
internet access to my laptop. I have the unlimited data plan with
Verizon.
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| Michael D. Sullivan 2006-04-22, 2:48 am |
| daxmw@comcast.net wrote:
> I've seen a few items about using one's blackberry as a modem to dial
> out from a laptop, but I don't believe I've seen one where the user
> attempts to access the internet using the phone's dataplan on the
> Verizon network. I'm not an expert on the technologies involved, so
> please bear with my ignorance . . .
>
> I would like to know if there's a means by which I can use my
> Blackberry 7250 either via the USB connector or Bluetooth to grant
> internet access to my laptop. I have the unlimited data plan with
> Verizon.
Your data plan (at least if its any of the handset data plans or the
blackberry data plan) prohibits use of the data plan by tethering the
handset to a laptop. Also, the Verizon version of the Blackberry 7250
has this capability locked out. There are ways around this physical
limitation, but not around the legal restriction in your plan.
--
Michael D. Sullivan
Bethesda, MD (USA)
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| Frankster 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| I don't believe that is true any longer. Isn't it true that VZW has recently
(maybe Feb 1st?) backed off their stance on this and now allow tethering? A
rep in a VZW store just yesterday stated to me that it was fine. As long as
you had the proper cable or connection. They don't necessarily "support" it
on the help desk but do not prohibit it like they used to.
I know you can probably find an on-line reference that contradicts this, but
this is what the rep said (yawn LOL) and what I read recently. The online
docs are usually not updated as soon as the rules change, I don't think.
-Frank
"Michael D. Sullivan" <userid@camsul.example.invalid> wrote in message
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> daxmw@comcast.net wrote:
>
> Your data plan (at least if its any of the handset data plans or the
> blackberry data plan) prohibits use of the data plan by tethering the
> handset to a laptop. Also, the Verizon version of the Blackberry 7250 has
> this capability locked out. There are ways around this physical
> limitation, but not around the legal restriction in your plan.
>
>
> --
> Michael D. Sullivan
> Bethesda, MD (USA)
> (Replace "example.invalid" with "com" in my address.)
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| Isaiah Beard 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| daxmw@comcast.net wrote:
> I've seen a few items about using one's blackberry as a modem to dial
> out from a laptop, but I don't believe I've seen one where the user
> attempts to access the internet using the phone's dataplan on the
> Verizon network. I'm not an expert on the technologies involved, so
> please bear with my ignorance . . .
>
> I would like to know if there's a means by which I can use my
> Blackberry 7250 either via the USB connector or Bluetooth to grant
> internet access to my laptop. I have the unlimited data plan with
> Verizon.
Yes you can. I do it all the time.
However, it costs a bit extra. You need a $15/month add-on called
"BroadbandAccess Connect." Call up Verizon's data tech support via 611,
and they'll set it up for you.
Once that's added, you download this software:
http://vzw.smithmicro.com/download/index.html
Install it, and hook up your phone via USB. Using it, you'll be able to
get on the internet.
Also, make sure your 7250 has the latest firmware. Many 7250's shipped
without EVDO enabled. The latest firmware enables EVDO and makes the
connection quite fast for wireless. I don't even bother with WiFi
anymore, unless I'm in an area covered only by 1X (and even then, the
WiFi better be free) ;)
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| Isaiah Beard 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| Michael D. Sullivan wrote:
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> Your data plan (at least if its any of the handset data plans or the
> blackberry data plan) prohibits use of the data plan by tethering the
> handset to a laptop.
> Also, the Verizon version of the Blackberry 7250
> has this capability locked out.
That's simply not true, ESPECIALLY of the Blackberry handsets, in which
Verizon clearly advertises tether capability:
http://tinyurl.com/5keem
http://tinyurl.com/94yjk
The second link especially shows it in big bright red letters: "The
first EV-DO capable BlackBerry device in the country and it can be used
in the BroadbandAccess network for dialing up to the internet!"
The only caveat is that you need to add the BBA Connect to your account,
which on a blackberry is an additional $15 for unlimited tethering.
Still a lot cheaper than the $60 add on require of laptop cards and
traditional phones. And even when you combine the cost of voice,
blackberry and data, you're still saving money.
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| Pegleg 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| On Sat, 22 Apr 2006 11:50:32 -0400, Isaiah Beard
< sacredpoet@sacredpoe
t.com> wrote:
>That's simply not true, ESPECIALLY of the Blackberry handsets, in which
>Verizon clearly advertises tether capability:
>
>http://tinyurl.com/5keem
>http://tinyurl.com/94yjk
These links just take you to the VSW page where you enter your zip code!
Pegleg
U.S. Navy Retired
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freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.
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| George 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| Michael D. Sullivan wrote:
> daxmw@comcast.net wrote:
>
>
>
> Your data plan (at least if its any of the handset data plans or the
> blackberry data plan) prohibits use of the data plan by tethering the
> handset to a laptop. Also, the Verizon version of the Blackberry 7250
> has this capability locked out. There are ways around this physical
> limitation, but not around the legal restriction in your plan.
>
>
I think the tethering prohibition was removed some months ago.
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| George 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| Isaiah Beard wrote:
>
> That's simply not true, ESPECIALLY of the Blackberry handsets, in which
> Verizon clearly advertises tether capability:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/5keem
> http://tinyurl.com/94yjk
>
>
> The second link especially shows it in big bright red letters: "The
> first EV-DO capable BlackBerry device in the country and it can be used
> in the BroadbandAccess network for dialing up to the internet!"
>
> The only caveat is that you need to add the BBA Connect to your account,
> which on a blackberry is an additional $15 for unlimited tethering.
> Still a lot cheaper than the $60 add on require of laptop cards and
> traditional phones. And even when you combine the cost of voice,
> blackberry and data, you're still saving money.
>
What do you get for $15? The ability to use the blackberry tethered for
data on a MOU basis or is data use "off the clock"?
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| Frankster 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| Just for clarification please...
Is that then, $45 for a PDA data plan (assuming PDA purchase and contract, I
know) PLUS $15 for tethering? For a total of $60?
I'm figuring this to all be in ADDITION to an existing voice plan.
Thanks,
-Frank
"Isaiah Beard" < sacredpoet@sacredpoe
t.com> wrote in message
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> daxmw@comcast.net wrote:
>
> Yes you can. I do it all the time.
>
> However, it costs a bit extra. You need a $15/month add-on called
> "BroadbandAccess Connect." Call up Verizon's data tech support via 611,
> and they'll set it up for you.
>
> Once that's added, you download this software:
>
> http://vzw.smithmicro.com/download/index.html
>
> Install it, and hook up your phone via USB. Using it, you'll be able to
> get on the internet.
>
> Also, make sure your 7250 has the latest firmware. Many 7250's shipped
> without EVDO enabled. The latest firmware enables EVDO and makes the
> connection quite fast for wireless. I don't even bother with WiFi
> anymore, unless I'm in an area covered only by 1X (and even then, the WiFi
> better be free) ;)
>
> --
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> Transpose the c's and a's in my e-mail address to reply.
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| Frankster 2006-04-22, 5:48 pm |
| >>http://tinyurl.com/5keem
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> These links just take you to the VSW page where you enter your zip code!
>
> Pegleg
That's because you cleared your cookies. Enter the zip code and, viola,
info is there.
-Frank
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| Isaiah Beard 2006-04-24, 2:48 am |
| George wrote:
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> What do you get for $15? The ability to use the blackberry tethered for
> data on a MOU basis or is data use "off the clock"?
It's off the clock, as is all EVDO access. Even on a "casual" basis,
EVDO data access is charged by kilobyte, not by airtime.
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| Isaiah Beard 2006-04-24, 2:48 am |
| Frankster wrote:
> Just for clarification please...
>
> Is that then, $45 for a PDA data plan (assuming PDA purchase and contract, I
> know) PLUS $15 for tethering? For a total of $60?
Without a voice plan, yes.
> I'm figuring this to all be in ADDITION to an existing voice plan.
If you want this in additional to a voice plan, you can get the bundled
data voice/data plans which give you a discount on the data service.
You get $5 off on the basic "Core Choice" plan (450 minutes), and up to
$15 off the total data charge if you go for a plan with a lot of airtime
(1000 minutes?).
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