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As per our web site the new BB Bold 9900 does not support Wi-Fi hot spot, although it is Wi-Fi enabled. Not sure at this point if latter version will include Wi-Fi hot spot. Here is a link to the support page for the 9900 :
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The people who know are much higher up on the food chain.