computer, internet question

Darrel Chaney01 · Jun 22, 2006

I have a question for the computer experts. Out of curiosity, can you connect to the Internet using a cell phone? I have a Motorola Razr and a Compaq Presario, both with Bluetooth. I use DSL at home and at work, with my laptop going wireless at home. I'm curious more than anything.

Todd Z · Jun 22, 2006

Yes you can... IT is painfully slow from what I remember but yes you can.. Just requires a special phone..

Todd Z

Gary DiPietroSr · Jun 22, 2006

I watched Sal A. check out all the forum posts from his cell when we were in Louisville. He can tell you what he has better than I.

2 · Jun 22, 2006

Yes you can. You need to buy the motorola phone tools. It comes with a cable that attaches from your laptop to your phone. The only negative is that they charge a 'data' rate over and above your minutes when you do this and it is a slow connections. You other option is that you pay a fee for a highspeed connection similiar to an aircard. You get so many MB's for so many $ each month. This works through the same cord and phone tools software. The advantage to this over a aircard is that you don't have to purchase the aircard.

Darrel Chaney01 · Jun 22, 2006

Thanks, Todd Z, Gary D and Olaf W for the info. I'm going to do anything different than I am doing now, it just ran through my head so I thought I'd ask out of curiousity.

Sal Adinolfi · Jun 22, 2006

My phone is EVDO A highspeed internet for phones.

It can be hooked bluetooth or via cable to a computer.

there is a data rate if you are not already paying for it.

I dont have the web page for all the telephone hacks here at work.

Email me at [email protected]. and I will sent you the link to the Forum that could help you.

I dont have BT on my computer. and I have not got a cable for it yet. but will soon.

I have a LG 6800 (the V) from Verizon.

Hope this helps.