Cell phone as a modem ?'s

[ChuckD]

I got Sprint service with the Data share plan. I have a Blackberry 7130e that was given to me. My wife has a Palm Centro Smart Device and according to the paperwork it can do the same. The guy at the store said you couldn't use it as a modem unless you have a certain add on plan that is $40. I just tried it with mine and it works. Since in my plan its has unlimited data, do you think I will get charged extra? Cause if I wont then I will get rid of the net at the house and just use the phones. Are any of you doing something similar.

[JoeT]

Ive done something similar with my Palm Treo and now I have a Verizon XV6800. As long as you have a UNLIMITED data plan you should be ok. I have used my 6800 for days at a time connected to my laptop and it worked great, although I must say that it isnt near as good as my Cox connection.

Good link http://www.rickysays.com/cell-phone-as-a-laptop-modem

I also have used a program http://www.junefabrics.com/index.php

If you dont mind a bug or 2 then these might be good alternatives for you. I couldnt give up my Cox connection for any Cell phone connection. I believe 3G is the best cell phones offer and Cable and even most DSL connections blow 3G away.

Im sure theres others that have more knowledge, I just added my 2 cents worth.

[ChuckD]

I was just able to use the Sprint Mobile Broadband connection wizard thing that was on the disk from the Palm. I tried it on both the laptop and desktop and seems to be working fine. I dont download very much and just basically surf the net and check my email. Thanks for you input, I just didn't know if they would charge me more cause I am doing it this way or not.