Do I have to purchase separate plans or is there a way I can use an iPhone data plan with both an iPhone and an EDGE (and/or 3G) ExpressCard? Or does anyone know if iPhone has any plans of supporting use as a modem for a computer like just about every other cell phone on the market now (I use my RAZR V3 as a modem top connect to GMS in a pinch)?
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iPhone plus Express Card?
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You can purchase an Express Card and share the sim card, however doing so is a violation of the terms of service for AT&T, as the iPhone data plan is not intended for use in any sort of tethering (using the data service on a computer). It is possible that AT&T could fine you for this, and it has happened before.
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For the very reasons mentioned above, it is unlikely that the iPhone will "officially" be used to allow a computer to connect to the internet.
There are hacks available that turns the iPhone into a Wireless Access Point, though, however this is in violation of AT&Ts terms of service.
You can purchase an Express Card and share the sim card, however doing so is a violation of the terms of service for AT&T, as the iPhone data plan is not intended for use in any sort of tethering (using the data service on a computer). It is possible that AT&T could fine you for this, and it has happened before.
Part 2...
For the very reasons mentioned above, it is unlikely that the iPhone will "officially" be used to allow a computer to connect to the internet.
There are hacks available that turns the iPhone into a Wireless Access Point, though, however this is in violation of AT&Ts terms of service.
Even though their proprietary firmware on other phones (Motorola, Sony, etc.) allows the use of the GSM/HSDPA/3G modem function?!?
That is too lame. Oh well, thanks for the input...