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06-12-2014, 10:46 PM
How are you guys getting internet access on the go? Are you tethering to your cellphone data? Or do you use a portable wifi hotspot?
I'm trying to figure out our connectivity needs for work. I think we need a family cell phone plan with unlimited shared data. Then just use the phones to tether our laptops and share files through dropbox?
How are you guys doing it these days?
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06-12-2014, 11:18 PM
I just use the hotspot on my phone when using the laptop in the truck.
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06-13-2014, 07:10 AM
Funny to see this topic mentioned here. I've been looking into this for the past few days myself trying to tether my MetroPCS Freeform 3 to my computer. I haven't had any luck finding any compatible software or drivers though. If you really want to look into this stuff the best place off the top of my head would be the Howard Forums. In my opinion it's hands down one of the best resources I've seen so far.
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06-13-2014, 07:35 AM
It isn't written all that clearly, but my understanding of the new Mac updates this fall gives MacBooks the ability to tether to IPhones for free. That's my understanding, it doesn't explicitly state that it will be free on apple's update page.
If someone knows better please inform me because I am interested.
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06-13-2014, 08:04 AM
Yeah, I tether. It can be a real life saver especially if you're trying to do work from a remote location in a random country. My phone is jailbroken. I use an app called "tetherme" which allows me to tether from anywhere.
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06-13-2014, 08:21 AM
I still have the truly unlimited Verizon data plan. I surf the web a lot on my phone (Droid 4) which suits my needs pretty well.
I've only used the tethering app a few times. Mostly when land based internet isn't available. Honestly with 4g I can hobble by quite well. I just need to be careful because I can kill my phone with enough pushing.
Probably would have saved some cash getting rid of cable and using my phone as my primary device.
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02-14-2016, 03:25 PM
Bump. Anyone know how to set up a personal hotspot or use tethering on an iphone (not jailbroken)?
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02-14-2016, 04:31 PM
Quote: (02-14-2016 03:25 PM)CleanSlate Wrote:
Bump. Anyone know how to set up a personal hotspot or use tethering on an iphone (not jailbroken)?
Without a jailbreak, it depends on the carrier.
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02-14-2016, 07:19 PM
Quote: (02-14-2016 04:37 PM)CleanSlate Wrote:
Quote: (02-14-2016 04:31 PM)YossariansRight Wrote:
Quote: (02-14-2016 03:25 PM)CleanSlate Wrote:
Bump. Anyone know how to set up a personal hotspot or use tethering on an iphone (not jailbroken)?
Without a jailbreak, it depends on the carrier.
>>I'm using AT&T on a grandfathered unlimited data plan<<, but my phone is unlocked.
^^You should be all set then.
Just:
Go into "Settings"
Under "Cellular", you should see the option for "Personal Hotspot"
Enter
Slide the slider to green
You'll get a popup asking if you want to either USB tether or Wifi/Bluetooth tether
Choose which one you want
Start tethering
If you don't see the "Personal Hotspot" option above, call AT&T and ask then to turn it in on for you.
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02-14-2016, 07:41 PM
Looks like I have to call AT&T. Thanks.
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02-14-2016, 08:21 PM
Quote: (02-14-2016 07:41 PM)CleanSlate Wrote:
Looks like I have to call AT&T. Thanks.
You're welcome. All they need to do is literally flip a switch on their end.
When you tether, I recommend that if you have your iPhone in a protective case to remove it; the phone throws off a lot of heat. 5-10 minutes here or there, is fine, but 15+ minutes, yeah, it's going to heat up.
Also, if you do do a lot of tethering (gigabyte levels), you'll start to see your battery life go down. Excessive heat deteriorates the battery. Just keep that in mind.
If I'm going to tether large amounts, I use an Android phone and keep the back cover off of it.
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02-15-2016, 03:39 PM
AT&T won't do it because I'm on a grandfathered unlimited data plan.
But if I switch out SIM cards and use different carriers when I travel, this becomes moot?
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02-15-2016, 03:54 PM
I remember in college times when I moved and didn't have internet at my new place yet, I just tethered my phone to the laptop and used that internet. Burned through the data but didn't mind having a slow internet. Used the tether extensively for a whole month. Then mentioned it to a friend, he told me that there are fees for tethering. I checked the website of my phone carrier and promptly shit a brick when I understood how much I'd have to pay in fees if they caught it. It would've been upward of 2000€. Thankfully, they never mentioned it and I never did it again.
Point of the story: stay safe poverty ghosts
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02-15-2016, 03:58 PM
Quote: (02-15-2016 03:39 PM)CleanSlate Wrote:
AT&T won't do it because I'm on a grandfathered unlimited data plan.
But if I switch out SIM cards and use different carriers when I travel, this becomes moot?
First I've heard of that. I'd try again. Have them transfer you to Retentions.
As long as the phone is unlocked >>
and the carrier allows tethering<<, then yes, it's moot. Vodafone in Europe for example, has tethering on pretty much all of their plans.
You can always jailbreak your iPhone and install a tethering app like PDANet on it and unofficially tether.
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02-15-2016, 04:14 PM
Quote: (02-15-2016 03:54 PM)I DIDNT KILL MY WIFE Wrote:
I remember in college times when I moved and didn't have internet at my new place yet, I just tethered my phone to the laptop and used that internet. Burned through the data but didn't mind having a slow internet. Used the tether extensively for a whole month. Then mentioned it to a friend, he told me that there are fees for tethering. I checked the website of my phone carrier and promptly shit a brick when I understood how much I'd have to pay in fees if they caught it. It would've been upward of 2000€. Thankfully, they never mentioned it and I never did it again.
Point of the story: stay safe poverty ghosts
Install a tethering app like PDANet on it and unofficially tether. It's your data, you pay for it. Use it as you like.
I've used iPDANet on both iOS and Android when needed for years, never been a problem. Buy the full version and run it in stealth mode. For ~$20, it's well worth it (it's the only app I've ever paid for).
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02-15-2016, 05:01 PM
With Verizon you no longer have to root the phone, at least not an Android. I use FoxFi on a non-rooted android, and can wifi tether to my heart's content.
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02-15-2016, 05:34 PM
There are services that specialize in this type of service where the more Gigabytes you buy, the cheaper the service becomes.
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02-15-2016, 06:13 PM
I was in the same boat as you. I wound up just jailbreaking with Pangu. It's totally reversible and very very unlikely you'd brick your phone. After that, you just download an app called MyWi which allows wifi, USB, and bluetooth tethering on your unlimited data plan.
I did it this way for a few years until I upgraded to a iPhone 6 64gb. Now I'm on a 15gb plan that allows sharing, but I STILL use MyWi because it's much better at tethering.
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02-15-2016, 06:51 PM
CS out of curiosity why are you afraid to jail break the phone?