Computer internet from the iPhone?
I heard someone today mentioning that you can run a USB from an iPhone to your home computer, and thus surf the internets without using your standard cable/internet provider. Anyone doing this yet? I would love to pay one less bill per month.
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Are you still on dial-up at home? Because otherwise, why would you want to run your home computer at 3G (read: dial-up) speed?
I'm at my grandmothers place for the weekend, no wifi here either, and its been pretty key. Downloaded an episode of the wire in about 3.5 hours last night. Not bad for a phone connection.
Tethering is a great option when you're internet-less otherwise. I love me my tethering. BUT, it doesn't make sense why you'd dump a broadband connection for it.
If one is looking to shed a bill, it makes far more sense to dump cable television but keep your broadband access.
Ah. I was actually dubious of the connection speed.
Yeah. Tethering is awesome when you're in an airport or visiting the in-laws and have no wifi options. But it isn't remotely an equal substitute for broadband.
Technically violates your contract with AT&T. I haven't hear of anyone getting dinged for this yet, but we'll see.
For the tethering hack to work you need iPhone OS 3.0 or earlier (or a jailbroken iPhone). The 3.1 update disabled the hack.