Tethering to a Mac

[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]

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

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?

[aggie]

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

[dgray636]

Thanks for the info. Already have another smartphone from verizon with unlimited data. So tethering cost is already covered in my plan.

[stevetaz]

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

[dgray636]

Got my Storm today. Thanks for the info. Tethering is running like a top.

[dgray636]

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?

[dgray636]

Seems to have worked itself out for now.