I got my 9900 a couple of weeks ago and really haven't used the hotspot feature. I've tried it a few times and didn't have much success. However today I went to lunch and my phone showed a strong 4g signal so I thought I'd give it a try.
I sat at a table near the window and activated the hotspot and connected my PlayBook. CrackBerry opened like I was sitting at my desk. I went to speedtest.net to see how fast I was. Ran the test 10 times (5 each from 2 different servers) and my speeds went from 3.76 to 7.40mbps. Each time I tested it the speed went up.
I continued surfing and when I finished lunch and turned off the hotspot I noticed a yellow globe in the notification bar. I clicked on the bar and saw there was a link to the browser. It was an offer from T-Mobile.
Smartphone Mobile HotSpot
Your data plan has not yet been configured to support the Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (SMH) service.
It then gave me a chance to add it for $14.99 per month.
I'm curious to see if TMO will contact me to add this or just charging me. I already have the Mobile Broadband service with them that if they are willing to eliminate or reduce the ETF I would switch to the SMH and save almost $20 a month.
ADDED: Looks like T-Mobile is watching!
Last edited by EdS817; 12-29-11 at 02:36 PM.
Reason: Added screen shot of T-Mobile message
Interesting. I was initially be rerouted to the TMO website when I would connect. I then added the plan on was able to use it. But since roughly last Friday it will not launch. I am getting a "can not connect to the network" message. TBO CS has been no help...sucks!
That hasnt happened to me yet, I will keep an eye out. I was adviced to set the apn t epc.blackberry.net to avoid being detected. Is that what yall did?
im actually wondering the same. are you using the leaked os?
Hi I'm a tmo 9900 bold user they told me yesterday n today that blkberry bold 9900 does not support the wi-fi hotspot yet however it will support it when the new 7.1 update becomes ava y is it that u have n I can't get it yet?
Is this the leaked OS or did I miss an official 7.1 release for 9900?
Originally Posted by webadpro
im actually wondering the same. are you using the leaked os?
Originally Posted by moemoes38
Hi I'm a tmo 9900 bold user they told me yesterday n today that blkberry bold 9900 does not support the wi-fi hotspot yet however it will support it when the new 7.1 update becomes ava y is it that u have n I can't get it yet?
You can see from the OP's device details that he's using the leaked 7.1.0.74
That hasnt happened to me yet, I will keep an eye out. I was adviced to set the apn t epc.blackberry.net to avoid being detected. Is that what yall did?
Do you still add your TMO phone # and password?
And for those who asked I'm using the leaked version of the OS.
That hasnt happened to me yet, I will keep an eye out. I was adviced to set the apn t epc.blackberry.net to avoid being detected. Is that what yall did?
I tried this a few times and it no problems with the Hotspot and no notices from TMO to sign up for the $14.99/month feature.
Today I tried it with just the APN - epc.blackberry.net, no username (phone #) or password and it connected and worked perfectly.
Today was the first time I got the little Browser notification. I installed the 7.1.0.74 leak a couple of weeks ago and I've been using the hotspot feature sparingly but a few times a week. I also saw this today in the FAQ for the Smartphone Mobile Hotspot feature:
Last edited by tonymanifesto; 01-06-12 at 09:04 PM.
The hotspot has been working fine for me on the .74 build. Whenever I upgraded to the new leak or any hybrid newer than .74 build, the hotspot stop working and it directs me to the offer page. Hotspot works as long as there's a popup asking for APN and password. Is there any by-pass for the re-route to the offer page in .190 leak?
did a little search on the forum and here is the solution for those who are on T-Mobile US and want the hotspot back
