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Tethering: How can I use my iPad to access Internet from MacBook

Hey,

I have a 3G iPad and want to access the internet from my MBP using the iPads 3G connection. Unlike the iOS for iPhone the iPad does not offer tethering. Why? Is there any solution? I have an iPhone 2G with a slow 2 G connection and wouldn´t need a new phone since i mainly access the internet with my iPad or MB.

Any ideas? Thanks folks,

Eric

MacBookPro 2.4 GHz C2D, Mac OS X (10.6.7), iPod Ist Gen., iPod mini, iMacs (G3), iPhone, iPad

Posted on Apr 5, 2011 6:32 AM

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WBmacUser

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Posted on Apr 5, 2011 6:34 AM

Sorry, there is no way to make the iPad share its internet connection with another device.

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Apr 12, 2011 6:09 AM in response to David M Brewer

David M Brewer wrote:
AT&T doesn't want it... Apple complies by not enabling it in the iOS. Simple as that...

But that would hardly explain why all the other iPads in the world can't do it, either. Also, I've never heard an official explaination from any of the parties involved.

My comments about speculation were also in reference to how easy it might be to change the programming for other carriers.

Apr 12, 2011 6:26 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

If AT&T wanted it they would have to pay Apple to enable it, nothing free. Apple can't just turn it on, they don't own the phone lines. Apple makes phones... that doesn't make them a telecommunications company.

Besides, I thought Apple wanted the iOS to be the same (basically) between all devices.

Apr 12, 2011 7:12 AM in response to David M Brewer

David M Brewer wrote:
Besides, I thought Apple wanted the iOS to be the same (basically) between all devices.

I decline to speculate further. 🙂

Tethering: How can I use my iPad to access Internet from MacBook