this is the only internet connection i use (tether to pc) mostly just for updating weather. i dont have data plan with carrier. it was alittle tricky at first but once i set it up it was easy. the problem is not active sync on your pc. you need to set your touch phone to use the usb connection not the phone number. start-settings=connections tab. usb to pc i think i have the enable advance box checked. is active sync establishing a connection fine? if yes then you should be able to access the internet via your usb tether to pc and out to the magic internet via your broadband. you can also probably do this via bluetooth if your pc can pair with your phone via bluetooth but i dont have blutooth on my pc. now if we only had wifi we could connect anywhere there is a wifi connection....(we dont btw)