***** Needs Help....How do I use a data card with tmobile?....

[atwnsw]

I have always admired the 3G AT&T and SPRINT unlimited data cards for surfing anywhere and would like to understand my options better with tmobile.

Here is my equipment list:

BB 8900 Curve
$19.99 Unlimited Data Plan
Lenovo X61s Laptop w/ Bluetooth
Windows XP

If I understand the previous threads correctly, my options are as follows:

Option A)
Low speed option:
Setup/Tether a bluetooth connection with the BB phone and the laptop (wirelessly?). Complex setup initially. (Can somebody provide me with a link on how to setup bluetooth between phone and laptop for wireless tether)?

Option B)
High speed option:
Remove Sim card from phone (incoming phone calls will receive busy signal instead of automatic voicemail) and put SIM card into Option icon 452. This device costs approx $180 but offers much higher connection speed. Is this correct? Will tmobile surcharge me for a higher data transmission? No setup required. No additional charges with Tmobile.

Do I understand this correctly?

Is there much speed difference between option A or B?

Thanks in advance for clearing up my confusion....

Anthony

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From my personal experience (meaning, read this with a grain of salt), I'll tell you Option B will probably be more stable. I don't think TMO would charge you anything extra as far as data goes - you already have unlimited data. Again, I could be completely wrong with both of these things, but when I tethered my berry to my laptop, I was never charged anything extra and my connection was never a guarantee. It's a nice option, however, if you are on the go and you need internet service on your computer ASAP...

[atwnsw]

Thanks. Still on the fence......

[SandAngel]

Originally Posted by atwnsw

I have always admired the 3G AT&T and SPRINT unlimited data cards for surfing anywhere and would like to understand my options better with tmobile.

Here is my equipment list:

BB 8900 Curve
$19.99 Unlimited Data Plan
Lenovo X61s Laptop w/ Bluetooth
Windows XP

If I understand the previous threads correctly, my options are as follows:

Option A)
Low speed option:
Setup/Tether a bluetooth connection with the BB phone and the laptop (wirelessly?). Complex setup initially. (Can somebody provide me with a link on how to setup bluetooth between phone and laptop for wireless tether)?

Option B)
High speed option:
Remove Sim card from phone (incoming phone calls will receive busy signal instead of automatic voicemail) and put SIM card into Option icon 452. This device costs approx $180 but offers much higher connection speed. Is this correct? Will tmobile surcharge me for a higher data transmission? No setup required. No additional charges with Tmobile.

Do I understand this correctly?

Is there much speed difference between option A or B?

Thanks in advance for clearing up my confusion....

Anthony

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What is this (highlighted in red)

[BlackBerry Brian]

Originally Posted by atwnsw

I have always admired the 3G AT&T and SPRINT unlimited data cards for surfing anywhere and would like to understand my options better with tmobile.

Here is my equipment list:

BB 8900 Curve
$19.99 Unlimited Data Plan
Lenovo X61s Laptop w/ Bluetooth
Windows XP

If I understand the previous threads correctly, my options are as follows:

Option A)
Low speed option:
Setup/Tether a bluetooth connection with the BB phone and the laptop (wirelessly?). Complex setup initially. (Can somebody provide me with a link on how to setup bluetooth between phone and laptop for wireless tether)?

Option B)
High speed option:
Remove Sim card from phone (incoming phone calls will receive busy signal instead of automatic voicemail) and put SIM card into Option icon 452. This device costs approx $180 but offers much higher connection speed. Is this correct? Will tmobile surcharge me for a higher data transmission? No setup required. No additional charges with Tmobile.

Do I understand this correctly?

Is there much speed difference between option A or B?

Thanks in advance for clearing up my confusion....

Anthony

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Originally Posted by SandAngel

What is this (highlighted in red)

Option icon 452