AboutDebiN Expertise I can answer questions on cellular phones, the physical device, the network, contracts, billing, ordering, porting and what to look for when purchasing cell phones. I am located in the United States. I am an expert on BlackBerrys, Treos, HTC devices and iPhones as well as cellphones and aircards. I have over 15 years of experience in both the wireless and wireline world with the carriers. I have a lot of knowledge regarding the wireless providers - their services, prices and policies, both GSM (AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile) and CDMA (Verizon, Sprint/Nextel (iDEN)). I am very familiar with the individual devices and their specifications. I can also answer questions regarding BlackBerrys, iPhones and other PDAs, both Palm-based and Windows-based. I can troubleshoot most any problem someone is having with their cellular device or with the provider.
Experience Over 15 years in the Telecom industry working for the carriers with individuals, small business, medium business and large corporations(Fortune 500)
Education/Credentials Master's in Telecommunications
Question Hi..I have a Verizon LG Voyager..is it possible to use my cell phone as a modem to utilize the internet on my computer without purchasing the mobile usb internet service. I did purchase a bluetooth dongle and made a connection, however to pair the devices together I needed a password on my cell phone, I tried 0000 but that did not pair them together any suggestions or ideas about how to do this. I thought it was possible to pair the devices together and use my phone as a modem..
Answer It is not possible to use your Verizon phone as a modem. It's not even about a password for bluetooth tethering. Even if you get the devices tethered, you still won't be able to use the device as a modem. You can only use an aircard or data device with a tethering plan if you want to use a device as a modem. It's Verizon that limits this and you need the correct drivers and plans to utilize a device as a modem. As long as you have Verizon, this will be the case. There are some carriers who allow tethering of devices as a modem, but not many of them and not Verizon. I hope this helps. Thanks. DebiN
