Smartphone Tethering

[Ardy123]

AT&T is the only provider that will allow you to use your data and talk connection at the same time.

Not true anymore... This used to be true with how CDMA carriers had setup their service such that SMS and Voice were on different channels and Voice and Data used the same channel.

[Vulcan]

AT&T doesn't have an unlimited data plan.  And...  Hotspot is a $30 feature.  Using a third party app to bypass their charge is most definitely stealing.

Most providers check the browser tags to determine if the user is tethering (or simply use deep packet inspection). AT&T most likely could stop/identify this if they really cared (and I know some BU's within AT&T use Allot boxes for traffic management that do just this).

[Ardy123]

Most providers check the browser tags to determine if the user is tethering (or simply use deep packet inspection). AT&T most likely could stop/identify this if they really cared (and I know some BU's within AT&T use Allot boxes for traffic management that do just this).

............... not going to say anything (lips sealed).

[Teebox]

If you do not have unlimited data it will go against your current data plan.  Just root your phone and install wifi hotspot, gotta love Sprint and unlimited data.   

[jolly22]

I tether everyday because we're in a deadzone.

But, you can text while tethered altough it will be a heck of a lot slower, but you can't talk, your connection will drop.

[Meatwad]

What OS are you usng on the phone? If its windows mobile, go into the phone settings and enable "internet connection sharing" and plug your phone into the pc using the USB cable. Works like a charm and you dont  have to pay for the rip off tethering charge

Or see if you can share it via bluetooth connection

[icepac]

I shoot you fools down in the arenas while tethered to a cheap blackberry on AT&T and never had a complaint of warping.

[Delirium]

And don't steal like RPM.

I don't consider it stealing... I overwrote the OS on my cellphone to erase the blocks that the cellphone carrier, NOT the manufacturer, placed on it. So, instead of paying $30 a month for 2 gigs maximum, I pay nothing for unlimited wifi tether. Yes, it voids the warranty on my cellphone but I've already saved enough money to purchase a new phone.

[Hoarach]

I have ATT and grandfathered into unlimited data.

What I use for tethering is PDAnet.  I found it to be a better app than easytether imo.  I think ATT might have blocked you from downloading programs from the market such as PDAnet and Easytether to prevent people from tethering.  The workaround is to disconnect from the internet completely (turn off the internet connection) and connect to a wifi from a wireless router somewhere and you can then download any apps that ATT might have blocked such as PDAnet.  PDAnet allows you to either connect with a USB cable for tethering or a bluetooth connection if your laptop has it.

[justIN]

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[justIN]

PDAnet is the best and easy to use I have tried others and ended pying for PDAnet $17.13 with tax. I have no issues with lag solid 59-60 frame rate been using it now for 5 months. and thats what I only use to play the game, 8 hours of play used like 633 mb last I paid attention to it. I have the 4 gb plan and never go over and I spen roughfly 3-4 hours a day playing.

[sluggish]

You guys are probably right....  I just sell phones for a living; I don't actually know anything about them.

[PR3D4TOR]

I just sell phones for a living; I don't actually know anything about them.

That is certainly my experience with most salespersons.

[chaser]

To respond to a few of the things I've seen in this thread..

I'm running Android 2.3.3.

I've seen PDAnet and the other apps but don't really want to go that route. It pisses me off that they the carriers charge to enable tethering but I don't think those apps are the way to go.

It's only $20 more a month to tether and my data limit doubles to 4GB. I'll pay $45 for 2-3 months before I commit to 2 years @ $50/month.

Today was a busy day, and I had to work some overtime, so tomorrow I'll drop by the AT&T store and see how it all works. I'll post what I find out for future reference to anyone who wants to know.

[Delirium]

There are some simple root tools available for 2.3.3

Once you root the device, you will get the wireless hotspot for free with a simple app download (while giving the app superuser access).