Alltel specific question about internet sharing - Page 2

rickyrecaro · #11 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008, 09:03 PM

i have wifirouter no extra fees...

tech · #12 (**permalink**) 12-04-2008, 09:07 PM

does it work on simply everything with phone as modem plans

zanegholson · #13 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 05:35 PM

When I bought my phone I was told that I can use it as a modem. I did that for like three months then all of a sudden, after my phone updated, I am not able to tether it to my computer. I called about it and they said that I was not supossed to be able to do that originally. I reminded them about why I bought the phone and that I was able to do that. The lady apologized and said that it would cost me 30 extra to use internet sharing on my computer. WTF?

Shoadow56 · #14 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zanegholson

When I bought my phone I was told that I can use it as a modem. I did that for like three months then all of a sudden, after my phone updated, I am not able to tether it to my computer. I called about it and they said that I was not supossed to be able to do that originally. I reminded them about why I bought the phone and that I was able to do that. The lady apologized and said that it would cost me 30 extra to use internet sharing on my computer. WTF?

Originally, you weren't supposed to be able to tether on Alltel unless you had the tethering option on your plan. It would disconnect on their end and you wouldn't have internet. WMWifiRouter and one other program (PCLink or something like that) would make it appear as if your phone was the one using the data and not a connected computer. If you used the internet sharing option without the plan then you would be charged /mb.

The option USED to cost $10 a month with smartphones and $25 a month with any other phone capable of it. Now Alltel has changed it to be $30 a month with any phone. It kind of blows, but what are you gonna do.

I added the $10 /month option on my phone before the prices changed, even though most of the time I used WMWifiRouter. I figured it would be easier in case I ever switched phones and didn't have access to that program or if it didn't work properly and I was charged for the data.

As for whoever said that WMWifiRouter does bad things to your batter, you better have it plugged in while using that program. It will drain your battery faster than most any other program.

charleskincade · #15 (**permalink**) 01-27-2009, 04:22 PM

I just installed this on my phone and I can't this to work. Can someone please walk me through this. My desktop isn't working so I really need this. Can someone please help asap!

**MrObvious** · #16 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 12:09 AM

What exactly isn't working?

charleskincade · #17 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MrObvious

What exactly isn't working?

I installed wmwifirouter to my phone and I ran it and tried to connect my laptop to the wifi and i didn't have any luck. I installed the program and turned on my wifi as I did it. It asked me for a product which I didn't have so I made up one and it gave me one anyways. I ran the program and selected the top left button which is the 3g and the wifi signal. I tried running others to no avail. Can you please walk me through the correct process. I really really need this to work! Thanks!

drea43 · #18 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 12:30 AM

I am with Alltel and I have the smsrt choice plan also and it includes unlimited data usage I have had mines for years, I had the Treo initially, and I never been charged anything extra I use it all the time

charleskincade · #19 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by charleskincade

I installed wmwifirouter to my phone and I ran it and tried to connect my laptop to the wifi and i didn't have any luck. I installed the program and turned on my wifi as I did it. It asked me for a product which I didn't have so I made up one and it gave me one anyways. I ran the program and selected the top left button which is the 3g and the wifi signal. I tried running others to no avail. Can you please walk me through the correct process. I really really need this to work! Thanks!

HELP!!!

charleskincade · #20 (**permalink**) 01-28-2009, 08:47 AM

i finally have it working. I didn't turn on the wifi hard switch. For those having trouble, after loading the program to your phone, you must turn on the wifi switch on the side of the phone and then connect in order to use. I hope this helps someone