LG VX-8100
bluetooth for networking
I am curious, if I were to use the bluetooth on this phone to get my laptop on the internet, are you charged per minute as you would be a phone call, or does it need to be set up differently and charged differently?
If it is charged per minute, does that mean night/weekend use would be unlimited just like a phone call?
If it is charged per minute, does that mean night/weekend use would be unlimited just like a phone call?
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I am aware of the EDvo, but...how are you charged for using it online? is it counted as minutes towards your phone calls, or is there a seperate plan required for inernet?
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There is a seperate plan for the evdo, you can check Verizon Wireless for the pricing.
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Its 15.00 a month but that is unlimited Vcast and Internet (usually the first 2 months are free). It should not come out of your minutes.
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I am a Verizon Rep, just went from Retail to Business. The poster w/ the 15 dollars no airtime use first two months free is right, but let me give a few other details.
EVDO is only available in a few areas!! It is very limited now. You should be able to buy EVDO phones in non-evdo areas but that does not mean you will get the service. Further more even if you figure out how to use a BT phone for a wireless modem you will still have to figure out how to configure that connection to get the optimal connection. Be assured that Verizon will NOT support you in this endeavor. Finally I have been warned myself that Verizon is going to be moitoring EVDO usage and determing wether or not it is being abused by users. If we see that it is I ...
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EVDO is only available in a few areas!! It is very limited now. You should be able to buy EVDO phones in non-evdo areas but that does not mean you will get the service. Further more even if you figure out how to use a BT phone for a wireless modem you will still have to figure out how to configure that connection to get the optimal connection. Be assured that Verizon will NOT support you in this endeavor. Finally I have been warned myself that Verizon is going to be moitoring EVDO usage and determing wether or not it is being abused by users. If we see that it is I ...
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Also being a Verizon Wirless salesperson, I have to agree with the previous post with regards to VZW monitoring the EVDO usage. I wouldn't be the least bit suprised if they started putting a upload/download limit to curb people trying to use the EVDO as internet access with their laptop.
Furthermore, chances are, unless VZW gets some sense and stops crippling the bluetooth on their phones, you won't be able to achieve this anways.
Good luck trying to configure your phone to do this.
Furthermore, chances are, unless VZW gets some sense and stops crippling the bluetooth on their phones, you won't be able to achieve this anways.
Good luck trying to configure your phone to do this.
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The better way to do this would be to do what Cingular does: They have certain mobile web activity levels (3mb, 8mb, and unlimited) for 3 different price levels. And this does NOT enable you to use your phone as a modem. That is a separate charge for a strict data plan. Those data plans are more expensive yet.
I would have thought VZW would have thought of this a long time ago, with how focused they are on boosting their revenues.
And please, before you jump on me, I am a customer of VZW (personal phone) and Cingular (business phone). So I am NOT posting this to bash VZW, because I am very satisfied with their service. I am simply stating that there are ways to allow customers to use their phones to the fullest of its ability, an...
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I would have thought VZW would have thought of this a long time ago, with how focused they are on boosting their revenues.
And please, before you jump on me, I am a customer of VZW (personal phone) and Cingular (business phone). So I am NOT posting this to bash VZW, because I am very satisfied with their service. I am simply stating that there are ways to allow customers to use their phones to the fullest of its ability, an...
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yogibm1 said:
yeah, but we are talking about cingular. Keep your head above water.
What??? That makes no sense.
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your right I just read it my self and it doesn't. Cingular is always a step behind and trying to stay in business.
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My undestanding of VCAST is that its $15/month plus you get unlimited Mobile Web without using minutes. Mobile Web and using your phone as a modem with a laptop are two different things I believe.
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First- will it work for broadband access in your area- here's the cities.
Markets:
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
Dayton, OH
Hartford, CT
Houston, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, MO
Las Vegas, NV
Los Angeles, CA
Madison, WI
Miami/Fort Lauderdale, FL
Milwaukee, WI
New Haven, CT
New Orleans, LA
New York, NY/Newark, NJ
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
Pittsburgh, PA
Providence, RI
San Diego, CA
St. Petersburg/West Palm Beach, FL
Tampa, FL
Washington, DC
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V CAST cannot be used: (1) for access to the Internet, intranets or other data networks except as permitted via Get It Now and getWeb; (2) for any applications that tether your phone to laptops, personal computers or other devices for any purpose; (3) for uploading, downloading or streaming of movies, music or games unless offered through Get It Now; (4) for sustained, high bandwidth applications, including, without limitation,Web camera posts or broadcasts, automatic data feeds, Voice over IP (VoIP), or peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing; and/or (5) as a substitute or backup for private lines or dedicated data connections. We reserve the right to limit throughput or amount of data transferred, deny or terminate data services, witho...
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Verizon makes this hard to follow- I'll double-check this at work tomorrow but for now-
Select Monthly Home
Airtime Minutes Promotions Monthly
Access Additional
Minutes
20 MB $39.99 $0.004/KB NationalAccess; (1)
60 MB $59.99 $0.002/KB NationalAccess; (1)
Select Monthly Home
Airtime Minutes Promotions Monthly
Access Additional
Minutes
20 MB $39.99 $0.004/KB NationalAccess; (1)
60 MB $59.99 $0.002/KB NationalAccess; (1)
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