[adrianp918]

i searched the forums and read some things about using my blackberry as a tethered modem,

do i need to contact my service provider to obtain a username and password or could i just use the one from my home isp

[Ter1990]

You need to contact Alltel to activate the service (tethering) or you will be charged. It is extra to tether with Alltel.

Ps. It can be done without adding the service, but you will have an outrageous bill when your account is audited.

[adrianp918]

i have unlimited data and minutes so would thecharges still apply

[Motorcycle Mama]

Unlimited data applies to your phone not on your computer. You need to add tethering for $30 to your account.

[adrianp918]

oh ok do you happen to know what the benchmark speeds are when using the blackberry

[lastraid]

Should be about the same as your device.

[kcnorton]

Does the same apply for at&t?

[JRNATION]

Does anyone know how much this cost with Sprint??

[Max69]

Does the same apply for at&t?

Yes, AT&T requires a tethering plan. Tethering is an additional $30/month.

[aerophage]

Does anyone know how much this cost with Sprint??

I'm telling you, since you have the SEP, I really don't think it costs any extra...

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[Johnny A]

if you have att and already have the blackberry personal bundle, the tethering is only an extra $10. You get 5GB of data usage before they start to charge extra. Not quite sure how much surfing you can do before you hit the 5GB mark tho.

[wnm]

Or switch to TMO. The Unlimited Blackberry Plan for $19.99 covers data and email and there's no extra charge for tethering.

[adrianp918]

Ok so where would I find the device drivers for my bb to use it as a modem?

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[wnm]

http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...y-modem-19093/

http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...h-modem-82945/

[rampage537]

It does not cost any extra to use your BB as a modem on sprint, do it all the time. Just make sure you have the data plan or it will cost you.