How do I use my iPhone 3G as a modem?

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How do I use my iPhone 3G as a modem?

My old Palm phone was great for when I was out of town because I could plug it into my laptop and use its 3G/GPRS connection to get the internet on my laptop.

I can't see any way I can do this on my iPhone... can someone help?

Presario V6302, Windows Vista

Posted on Nov 2, 2008 3:47 PM

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roaminggnome

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Nov 2, 2008 3:53 PM in response to MobiusNZ

The iphone does NOT support tethering.

You cannot do this with iphone. Maybe in the future.

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Nov 2, 2008 3:58 PM in response to roaminggnome

Ah, grim. Thanks anyway.

iPhone seems to be really lacking when you actually need to do stuff, rather than play!

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Nov 3, 2008 10:39 AM in response to MobiusNZ

You have to jailbreak your iPhone to use it as a modem. It's technically illegal, not supported by Apple or AT&T

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Nov 3, 2008 9:58 AM in response to Paul Rest

Paul Rest wrote:
You have to jailbreak your iPhone to use it as a modem. It's technically illegal, not supported by Apple or AT&T

Be careful, it is NOT illegal, it as nothing to do with laws. You have the right to do whatever you want with your iPhone, you bought it, it is yours. But yes, it will void your warranty with Apple (if they notice it) and you may get trouble with your carrier (in term of being billed for data usage if they notice it, which might happen if you abuse).

I do not recommend that you jailbreak your iPhone here, but I just wanted to add some precisions here.

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