Sprint Ending Dial Up Internet

[gprimr1]

I got a message from Sprint today saying they are ending dial up service on their cell phones as of June 2010.

It sounds like computer based #777 is also going out the door.

[Da Uniq 1]

So no tethering? Even with Smart Phones?

[violent31601]

I would also be curious about this, I rely on tethering

[austin420]

here is something i found online from sprint.
also, op, did you recieve this as a text, or a letter in the mail?


Last Updated: Apr 16, 2010
To provide you the best service possible and the most dependable access to the Now Network™, we are discontinuing our dial-up data platform on 6/30/2010.

Dial-up data is the same thing that was used in the 1990s to access AOL or other Internet service providers using a modem. Our customers on the Sprint CDMA network could configure computing devices and download third-party applications to use dial-up data through phones and connection cards.

This change only affects dial-up data, so your phones and data devices will not be affected in how they:

• Make calls
• Send text messages
• Connect to mobile broadband 3G data services

If this change affects you, you will receive a letter from us before the change takes place. This change will affect customers who have:

• Reconfigured any devices to default to the slower dial-up platform to run an older application, such as:
  • Physically connecting it to a computer
  • Dialing a modem bank
  • Sending faxes
  • Dialing a phone number to connect to the Internet or manage hardware remotely
• Downloaded third-party non-Sprint applications that use dial-up technology
• An older 2G device and want continued access to data services

You can avoid problems by taking action based on your situation:

• Third-party apps - Contact the application vendor for help determining connectivity alternatives.
• Custom dial-up solutions - Work with the application developer to review hardware configurations and consider alternatives for connectivity.
• 2G devices - Upgrade your device if you need continued access to data services.

Note: After June 30, 2010, we will be unable to support, repair or reactivate dial-up data applications or networking solutions.

[eenieMINI]

I would think wifi sharing type of tethering would not be affected since it does not use "dial-up". Thus, you'd still have options.

[Da Uniq 1]

Now that I read that, I think it is more towards the 2g deviced. The older devices that used "shortmail" if anybody remembers that crap lol

[Da Uniq 1]

Found out what this is all about. Sprint is ending PAM (Phone As Modem). Basically you won't be able to pay for that feature. But we can still tether tho