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Old 01-24-2010, 04:25 PM   #1
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Question How to Tether BB for Boost Mobile???

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I just got a BB from Boost Mobile. It works great. But I dont know how to Tether it to use it as a modem..

Does anybody know how? I already download the desktop manager. I tried everything, old number. #777, S=7, *99#. Nothing works for me... Please help!!!.

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Old 01-24-2010, 06:07 PM   #2
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Do you have a data plan?
Do you have a tethering plan?
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Old 01-24-2010, 06:27 PM   #3
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I don't know very much about Boost. Do they even allow tethering? I know they limit what you can do.

Here is an article from the FAQ that might help. You might also try a SEARCH and/or check the BoostMobile section at HowardForums.com

Using BlackBerry As Modem - BlackBerryFAQ
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Old 01-24-2010, 10:37 PM   #4
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Boost does not offer a tethering plan.
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Old 01-24-2010, 10:41 PM   #5
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Tether (tetherberry.com) watch for a sale, or mobishark.
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Old 01-27-2010, 10:33 AM   #6
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i would like to know too. I just got one too.

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I just got a BB from Boost Mobile. It works great. But I dont know how to Tether it to use it as a modem..

Does anybody know how? I already download the desktop manager. I tried everything, old number. #777, S=7, *99#. Nothing works for me... Please help!!!.

Thanks
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Old 04-22-2010, 02:00 PM   #7
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I just got a BB from Boost Mobile. It works great. But I dont know how to Tether it to use it as a modem..

Does anybody know how? I already download the desktop manager. I tried everything, old number. #777, S=7, *99#. Nothing works for me... Please help!!!.

Thanks
This is from Boost Mobile's Terms

Example of Prohibited Uses, of our data services include but not limited to use thereof (1) with server devices or host computer applications, or other systems that drive continuous heavy traffic or data sessions, including, but not limited to, disproportionate Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, automated machine-to-machine connections, peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing applications broadcast to multiple servers or recipients such that they could enable "bots" or similar routines; (2) as a substitute or backup for private lines or frame relay connections; (3) to send or receive unusually high numbers of messages (4) to engage in atypical web usage behaviors; (5) for tethering your device to a personal computer or other hardware; and (6) for any other reason that, in our sole discretion harms our network.
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