Accessing the internet from my Curve 8330

[LMAngeles]

How do I access the internet from my laptop using the Blackberry Curve 8330? I have downloaded the Blackberry desktop software but when I try to connect the internet, it says that I cannot connect. My service provider is Boost Mobile. Can you also please tell me what data plans are? I have been reading that I may need one to connect to the internet from my Blackberry. Can you explain this? Thanks.

[NJBlackBerry]

Our FAQ at BlackBerry FAQ - BlackBerryFAQ (http://www.blackberryfaq.com) has lots of great information including this thread - What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/What_do_I_need_a_Data_Plan_for%3F) which may answer your question...

[rambo47]

To use your BlackBerry's data connection on your laptop you have to "tether" the laptop to the BlackBerry. This requires your carrier to have a tethering option, which you will have to pay extra to use. If your carrier does not offer this service you cannot do it.