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Tethering to a Mac
I am getting ready to get a new phone. And it probably will be a Black Berry. Either the Storm or Curve. Are there any issues tethering to a Mac for internet?
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Hi and welcome to EB:
Take a look at this thread from another board. Seems to indicate success for the most part, including recent Storm users.
And this thread, which includes a video and a rather lengthy discussion right up through yesterday.
These are pretty much directed at Bluetooth tethering.
Don't forget that Verizon will bill $15 a month for a tethering plan, but I believe other VZW users indicate their unlimited plans do include tethering. You should try to verify that.
SteveTaz

Originally Posted by
dgray636
I am getting ready to get a new phone. And it probably will be a Black Berry. Either the Storm or Curve. Are there any issues tethering to a Mac for internet?

SteveTaz
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here's another walkthrough from one of my buddies at HoFo. She basically took the steps from one of the links steve posted above but gives a pretty thorough walkthrough and explanation.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1468533
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Thanks for the info. Already have another smartphone from verizon with unlimited data. So tethering cost is already covered in my plan.
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Super Moderator

Originally Posted by
dgray636
Thanks for the info. Already have another smartphone from verizon with unlimited data. So tethering cost is already covered in my plan.
Just make sure that you get provisioned for a BlackBerry Data Plan. Rather than repeat a lengthy post, check this thread, post #5 for details of what I mean.
SteveTaz

SteveTaz
If you want a toy, get an iPhone....If you want a tool, get a BlackBerry....
Tact Is For People Who Aren't Witty Enough To Be Sarcastic
"...mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent..."
Adam Smith
The Theory of the Moral Sentiments
Phone: 8330m Curve (Red)
Carrier: Sprint
BB History: New as of 03/19/2008 - 8830 ---> 8330m 
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Senior Member
Got my Storm today. Thanks for the info. Tethering is running like a top.
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Senior Member
Ok. One issue that I have now noticed. It happened after I set up tethering, and just recently. When I first connect, I go about 15 minutes, then I cannot load any pages or email. I disconnect and reconnect, and it seems I can go as long as I want. Any ideas?
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Seems to have worked itself out for now.
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