still tethered modem after upgrade?

[thegbees]

so let me get this straight. i used to be able to use the phone as a modem w/o additional cost before my upgrade. now after upgrading the software, i can't without an ADDITIONAL cost? i've tried using the tethered approach with the new firmware but i can't make a connection. does anyone have any suggestions?

is there something i'm missing?

is there a way to reinstall the prior version?

help

thanks

[tj!2k6]

Originally Posted by thegbees

so let me get this straight. i used to be able to use the phone as a modem w/o additional cost before my upgrade. now after upgrading the software, i can't without an ADDITIONAL cost? i've tried using the tethered approach with the new firmware but i can't make a connection.

correct

Originally Posted by thegbees

does anyone have any suggestions?

pay the piper

Originally Posted by thegbees

is there something i'm missing?

nope, you pretty much got it down pat.

Originally Posted by thegbees

is there a way to reinstall the prior version?

unfortunately, no.

sorry for the bad news.

[AlbertZeroK]

doesn't pdanet allow u to teather without paying for teathering?

[tj!2k6]

Well.. since you still have to purchase PDANet, you're just paying someone else (a one-time-fee).

[jwoolz48]

I apologize for digging this thread up from a year ago... Does pdanet work on the moto q? I have a Verizon Treo 700w that is works great on. I am thinking about switching to the Q for something different. Teathering is very important for me though. Thank you!

[Bobby Budnick]

You can tether without any third-party software.

[jwoolz48]

Is this with a Verizon Q? Are there any additional costs?

[Bobby Budnick]

I'm not sure about a Verizon Q. Though I have heard of Verizon locking some of their other phones down such as the Bluetooth in some of their RAZR models. I do know there are no addtional costs in addition to your data plan for using the tethered DUN. The provider can't tell the difference between your phone and a PC behind it. To do this on Windows, I think you have to find a driver for the phone, set it up as a modem, and dial that way. I use Ubuntu/Kubuntu linux. I plug the phone in, and set up the wvdial.conf if I have not done it already (30 seconds). Then I dial out.

[pyrobling]

Originally Posted by jwoolz48

Is this with a Verizon Q? Are there any additional costs?

Any tethering done with a VZW device that is not paid to VZW at a monthly cost has the potential to have your service deactivated. On a normal handset their price is $59.99 and on an advanced device it is $44.99 for data + $15.00 for tethereing = $59.99.

This is because in the terms in conditions they say that they provide internet access at $59.99 a month. So they have the right to term your service for breaking contract.

I did however, have a guy that came in and was using a Motorola V710 for 2 years tethering and was never noticed. Not pitching the $15.00 since I think it is a rip off if you are already giving them $44.99 but I just thought I would let you know.