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From: T i m on 23 Apr 2010 08:32
Hi all,

In case I might be a non starter (for any reason) I wonder if anyone
knows if you should be able to tether (I think that's the right term)
a Windows / Ubuntu laptop to a Samsung GT-B2100 (on Voda �25 contract)
please?

I'm guessing if it is possible (technically) it might be better via a
USB cable as BT is another layer of complexity?

Assuming we get that far, then there is the matter if Voda allow such
a thing. I believe he (daughters / bf) has a 500M/m data allowance if
that helps.

The hope is that he could use it if their broadband goes down (it
happens quite a bit where they are in Scotland) or for say updating
his online calendar or a bit of email / IM when out and about.

Failing that I guess he would have to get a PAYG MBB dongle. [1]

Cheers, T i m

p.s. He's also got an iPhone Touch (with calendars, IM and email) if
that offers any alternative possibilities.

[1] I have just been (successfully) experimenting with my Voda PAYG
dongle on a 5m USB-Hub lead with the thought of him using similar if
required and remoting outside on a suitable pole and waterproofed in
the hope to get a better signal (marginal mobile coverage indoors).
From: T i m on 24 Apr 2010 07:24
On Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:32:16 +0100, T i m <news(a)spaced.me.uk> wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>In case I might be a non starter (for any reason) I wonder if anyone
>knows if you should be able to tether (I think that's the right term)
>a Windows / Ubuntu laptop to a Samsung GT-B2100 (on Voda �25 contract)
>please?
>
Right, well after a play with his laptop and phone it looks like I
have answered my own questions to a degree. I found I had a USB cable
left over from daughters Samsungs, that it needed the Samsung suite to
get the drivers and Vodafones connect software to make the connection
and we are online. ;-)

So, is the usage ok do we know (for sure please) or might he get a big
bill if he doesn't just use the net directly from the phone?

I said I would ask here rather than in a Voda shop because some
questions are best unasked (officially). ;-)

Cheers, T i m
From: Plusnet Support Team on 30 Apr 2010 03:25
On 24/04/2010 12:24, T i m wrote:
> So, is the usage ok do we know (for sure please) or might he get a big
> bill if he doesn't just use the net directly from the phone?

As per the reply I've just posted in another thread, I use tethering on
Voda without any objections from them.

<ivadneGbnJ2hGEfWnZ2dnUVZ8hWdnZ2d(a)brightview.co.uk>

Of course, that answer has no official capacity and I certainly can't
/guarantee/ that they wouldn't bother you.

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From: T i m on 2 May 2010 10:50
On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:25:18 +0100, Plusnet Support Team
<support(a)plus.net> wrote:

>On 24/04/2010 12:24, T i m wrote:
>> So, is the usage ok do we know (for sure please) or might he get a big
>> bill if he doesn't just use the net directly from the phone?
>
>As per the reply I've just posted in another thread, I use tethering on
>Voda without any objections from them.
>
><ivadneGbnJ2hGEfWnZ2dnUVZ8hWdnZ2d(a)brightview.co.uk>
>
>Of course, that answer has no official capacity and I certainly can't
>/guarantee/ that they wouldn't bother you.

;-)

Ok, well thanks for that anyway. ;-)

Cheers, T i m


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