[browarriors1]

I have been hearing it is possible to teather or set your cell phone as a wifi-hot spot. I have a bold 9700 V5.0 with AT&T. My ultimate goal is to be able to use my laptop anywhere I have cell-phone service without paying an extra monthly charge. If there is something cheap(under $450), hardware/software, which I have to buy than I am willing to do so.
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[Howard S.]

Take a look at this thread. It should help you get up and running tethering. http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...red-modem.html

[aiharkness]

I'm not aware the BlackBerry can be used as a hotspot--I don't think it can--but it can be tethered. However, many carriers charge extra for tethering, and I understand AT&T does so.

At any rate, search the forum and read what has been discussed. Just use the search function at the top off the page.
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[Dubdub]

And since you are on AT&T, you need a tether plan to connect the device to your laptop. Otherwise, you will get a huge data bill that you aren't expecting.

[Howard S.]

I'm on AT&T and use a 3rd party app called Tether, which works very well. I have used it for around a year with no tether plan and never have had an increase in my bill. The app costs around $50.