Here are the details. Basically, you need a Cingular/AT&T 8525 Windows Mobile 5 smartphone, a USB cable, and a laptop.
Most wireless companies also offer a wireless broadband service (such as EVDO), but they require you to have a separate account for the wireless card (which has its own SIM card) or require you to use the SIM card from your phone. I will say that the claim of “broadband” speeds hasn’t been met in my experience, so don’t expect too much. In a wi-fi-less pinch, though, this could be a really nice feature to have.
I don’t know if you can use the phone for voice and data at the same time, as I haven’t tried it, but I’m guessing you can’t (though it did come with a splitter to connect the headset and the computer to the 8525 at the same time).
Again with the link to how to do this
Also in 8525 news:
- 8525.info will be launching soon as part of WYBN
- There is another Windows gadget called the 8525 - a very different 8525
you can make voice calls while Internet Sharingis active. However, you can not use the included splitter - for some odd reason the splitter will not allow the data connection to be established. If/when the phone rings while you have it tethered for an Internet Sharing session, just pick up the phone and answer normally. Works a treat!
I use my 8525 as a gateway to the internet for my laptop.
I connect my 8525 to my laptop using BlueTooth.
It works great most of the times, however, somehow, I lose connection and I cannot re-establish the connection between the phone and the laptop until I shut down the Bluetooth on the laptop.
Also, I get disconnected when I receive a phone call.