[aristobrat]

The unlimited data plan that your BlackBerry requires to work is $44.99/month.

If you'd like to use your BlackBerry as a modem for unlimited tethering, it's an additional $30/month more.

[celcius]

Originally Posted by aristobrat

The unlimited data plan that your BlackBerry requires to work is $44.99/month.

If you'd like to use your BlackBerry as a modem for unlimited tethering, it's an additional $30/month more.

So all that on top of your calling plan. I think the unlimited BB plan is really $49.99 but $5 off since you already have a calling plan.

[romerom]

what the F this is WEAK I was already able to use my 8700 as a modem with EDGE now your saying they're going to turn that off (if they haven't already, i haven't used it in a couple months) if i don't pay an additional $30/month !???

[romerom]

this is really really messed up I HAVE AN UNLIMITED DATA PLAN !@#!@#@!# NOT UNLIMITED SMS/TEXT i hope somebody rich gets pissed off and goes class action if they try and say tethering is not DATA which is supposed to be UNLIMITED.. i'm locked in on a contract for 2 years so if they want to pull this, it should take until the end of my contract to take effect. any sooner and they LIED ABOUT UNLIMITED DATA

[romerom]

Data Summary The Data summary includes your usage for MEdia, Text/Instant Messaging (SMS), Wireless Internet Express (WIX), Multimedia Messaging (MMS), ringtones, games, and more.
Internet & Downloads Reflects the MEdia and wireless Internet services used during the current billing cycle. This category also includes the ringtones, games, and graphics downloaded during the current billing cycle. Internet & Download usage is measured in kilobytes (KB).

[ChiTown]

I have the Cingular plan on the new 7130, with tethering...

The speeds are bad, I have even tried working with customer service to get the issue resolved and they are equally bad. What speeds are you getting? Any tips? I am using the latest version of the Cingular Communication Manager.

Sometimes I cant even open a web page...

[geekboy2000]

I have to add my two cents here. First, thanks CingularMK for posting the info. Cingular has always been very good to me, in terms of coverage in my area, accommodating me with replacement phones, tech support, and superb service at the company store in Doylestown PA. The only gripe I have is one that was mentioned by another poster. Data is data, and I too would love to see someone bring a class action suit against Cingular for re-defining the term for the sake of their wallets. As a self-confessed internet maniac, I currently have both Comcast broadband and Verizon DSL for redundancy. Believe me, there have been plenty of times that I'd had to switch from one to the other for what have been outages lasting 24-72 hours. Being able to tether my 8700c, even though only EDGE, would provide me a "backup" method of connecting to the net, and if Cingular viewed "data" as "data", I'd save a ton of money. As it is now, at the price quoted, there's no reason at all to take advantage of it.

[mre2u2]

I just spent a combined 10 hours with Cingular's tech support to get my 8700c to tether. Speed sucks 100kbps max and most of the time it's around 60k. I tried everything I could to get around having to pay the extra 30 bucks a month. I'm so enthused over it that I'm cancelling that portion of my plan - it's not worth it. Verizon will only tether certain phones, and that's why I'm here - I was caught tethering the Q - got booted - breach of contract.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by mre2u2

I just spent a combined 10 hours with Cingular's tech support to get my 8700c to tether. Speed sucks 100kbps max and most of the time it's around 60k. I tried everything I could to get around having to pay the extra 30 bucks a month. I'm so enthused over it that I'm cancelling that portion of my plan - it's not worth it. Verizon will only tether certain phones, and that's why I'm here - I was caught tethering the Q - got booted - breach of contract.

I would Kill for 100kbps tethering, I get like 20kbps...any tips you would like to share that got you to 100?

[ChiTown]

Just an update and maybe a helpful hint for those having speed issues when trying to tether.

If you reduce your temporary Internet file disk space to 1mb, vs. the default of 640mb you can increase your speed. I picked that up from a Satellite Internet FAQ on DSL Reports and gave it a shot.

Now, the other issue is that mre2u2 stated, the speed is not as advertised. I am lucky to get 90k, and it's mostly in the 50 and 60's. I was told of speeds in the 200k's and that in Chicago where I live there was a 300k+ network available, although it's never been found on my device. I have tried from my home, my office downtown and O'Hare and still can't find the elusive high speed network...

If anyone has any other tips to increase speed while tethering, please share.

[playboyinsac]

lol Why not just set ur "apn" on the bb to wap.cingular and hit start menue then control panel/phone and modems/ then click on standard modem "on com 10" then click on advanced and type in this string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" then user name = "all cap's!! than pass = CINGULAR1 ALSO IN CAPS PHONE # IS *99#. BTW IM ON IT NOW YES YOU CAN GET CHARGED FOR IT! but i have never been charged, i think you'll be ok as long as ur not on all day and night everyday lol.

[playboyinsac]

lol Why not just set ur "apn" on the bb to wap.cingular and hit start menue then control panel/phone and modems/ then click on standard modem "on com 10" then click on advanced and type in this string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" then user name = "all cap's!! than pass = CINGULAR1 ALSO IN CAPS PHONE # IS *99#. BTW IM ON IT NOW YES YOU CAN GET CHARGED FOR IT! but i have never been charged, i think you'll be ok as long as ur not on all day and night everyday lol.

[playboyinsac]

lol Why not just set ur "apn" on the bb to wap.cingular and hit start menue then control panel/phone and modems/ then click on standard modem "on com 10" then click on advanced and type in this string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","wap.cingular" then user name = "all cap's!! than pass = CINGULAR1 ALSO IN CAPS PHONE # IS *99#. BTW IM ON IT NOW YES YOU CAN GET CHARGED FOR IT! but i have never been charged, i think you'll be ok as long as ur not on all day and night everyday lol.

[playboyinsac]

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