Internet via Bluetooth

HeishmishGuru
Newbie

My home internet is powered by Dial-up.  Dial-up absolutely sucks, which has driven me to research new means of internet access.  I purchased a RocketFish bluetooth adapter from BestBuy a week ago, and only recently opened it and installed it.

 

Having a Droid X with an unlimited Data plan, I paired my computer and my phone, and was able to access the internet using my phone's modem.

 

I have looked into the pre-installed 3G Mobile Hotspot app that came with the phone, however, it is a plan deal---requires dough.

 

I am hesitant to use my newly discovered Bluetooth modem route, in fear that I will find a significant bill at the end of the month.  Has anyone else done this?  Does it incur any charges?

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Cody21
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With an Unlimited Plan you should not be charged for that.  It's only the HOT SPOT feature you would have to purchase if you went that route - at $20/mo as you found out.

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Cody21
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With an Unlimited Plan you should not be charged for that.  It's only the HOT SPOT feature you would have to purchase if you went that route - at $20/mo as you found out.

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Wildman
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Not sure if that actually is true, I have a bluetooth in my laptop and when I attempted to use the dial option from bluetooth, the website came up to say in order to use this feature "Contact Verizon to add this feature"  because from what I understand that uses the same data connection method as the tethering feature.   I would watch my bill to verify no charges because I really think you will be charged..... Now I am unsure of this but better safe than surprised...

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Cody21
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I agree -- best to keep an eye on the charges just to make sure.  Or you could have a huge surprise.

 

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