tethering

SandAngel · Thread Author #1 07-24-2009, 06:49 PM

How HARD is is. yeah I know there are instructions but I'm just trying to get the feel how hard it actually is for someone tat doesn't know ANY technical terms and has no idea about RAM and bits, and all those cell phone computer words

I know Tmobile doesn't charge you but is using the tetherberry alot easier????? I don't mind paying if it makes life alot simpler

Artemis68 · #2 07-24-2009, 08:02 PM

Yeah, using TetherBerry is dead easy. You just install a small app on your PC and a small app on your Blackberry. Plug in your BB. Run BOTH apps. Done. You're tethering. It even shows your data usage.

I use Tetherberry with my T-Mobile 8900. It was totally worth it. I got horrid, slow speeds without the app but my tethering is much faster with the app.

It's also REALLY easy, so yeah if you're willing to pay, go for it. It's a one-time fee.

SandAngel · Thread Author #3 07-24-2009, 09:52 PM

Thanks

boomhower1820 · #4 07-25-2009, 10:41 PM

If your willing to do a bit of reading and some trial and error it is pretty easy to do for free. It took me a grand total of five minutes to get it set-up over bluetooth. Granted I am a computer junkie but its not that hard. If you want PM and we can get something set-up over an IM of some type and I'll try and walk you through it.

Armando175 · #5 07-26-2009, 07:52 AM

Tethering is cool when it's FREE.

I just got it working on my XP machine a few weeks ago after I reinstalled Windows. I've been thinking about getting rid of my high speed internet but I don't think I am since it'a not fast enough for me. If TetherBerry makes life simpler, then why not go for it.

As I was typing this, I downloaded Tetherberry. They offer a 7-day trial. I installed all the software on my PC and my Blackberry. It seems like it's easy to use but when I tested the speed using TetherBerry, I got 125 kbps down and 93 kbps up. Without TetherBerry, I got 147 kpbs down and 50 kbps up. This is based on just one test, I know speeds vary, and there's many factors that affect the speed. I have a pretty decent signal, like four bars or more at times. If there isn't a decent increase then I don't see why I would pay $50 for TetherBerry when I could do it for FREE. I just don't see how users are getting 1,800 kbps like TetherBerry claims on their website. If I was getting anywhere close to 1,000 kbps or higher, then I would definately get rid of my high speed internet.