List of tether capable phones for iPad2

[lumpenProle]

I would like a thread which compiles a list of phones capable of providing a wifi iPad2 with data/internet, either via bluetooth or a mobile wifi hotspot. I could not find any information on this as most information on the topic is only about iPhones.

I recently bought a wifi iPad 2 and my friend was able to share his data/wifi connection via bluetooth from his iPhone 3. I tried to do this with my Huawei U1250 but the iPad said the device was incompatible. What are the restrictions on bluetooth tethering? Is it a hardware compatibility issue or is this an Apple thing?

I realize most new smart phones are capable of a mobile wifi hotspot but I do not need a smart phone, have an iPad. Are there any dumb-phones out there which can become a mobile wifi hotspot?

If you have any recommendations for phones, please specify the carrier frequency as I am from Canada and for religious reasons must use AWS aka Band IV (T-mobile). But feel free to list GSM or other hardware.

Which phones can tether data via bluetooth?
Which phones can tether data via mobile wifi hotspot?

Thank you.

 

[Mlrollin91]

You are only able to tether via bluetooth if the iPhone is on 4.3+ so only iPhone 4 and 3GS.

I'm also positive that only smart-phones has mobile hotspot type of features. The provider gets you for the data plan on the smart phone, then an additional plan for the tethering. Also because dumb-phones do not have WiFi radios so it wouldn't be possible.

 

[lumpenProle]

I'll start this out myself with what I have found:

1700/2100 MHz UMTS/WCDMA (AWS band) phones with mobile wifi hotspot:

Huawei U8100 (android 2.1)
Huwaei E583 (Pocket hostpot, not a phone)


Bluetooth tether:
I've heard many blackberries are capable but I do not know which ones or which run on the AWS band.

 

[Mlrollin91]

Well in order to get it to tether to an iPad, it needs to be running iOS 4.3+. Currently it is an apple thing.

Also where are you located? I have never heard of that brand or seen that phone.

 

[Kyotoma]

Supported Tethered Modem BlackBerry smartphones off of their support website:
BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphones
BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8500 Series
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone
BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G smartphone
BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphones
BlackBerry® Style™ 9670 smartphone
BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone
BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8707g smartphone
BlackBerry® 8705g smartphone
BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone
BlackBerry® 7250 smartphone
BlackBerry® 7130e smartphone
BlackBerry® 7130c smartphone

 

[lumpenProle]

Thank you guys.

Perhaps, "cheap" phone would be more helpful than "dumb" phone for finding a mobile hotspot.

Huawei is the next HTC.

 

[lumpenProle]

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

 

[macinnv]

I'm using a T-Mobile android phone to tether. Free 4G tethering is the best benefit to T-Mobile. My ATT friends at work sometimes tether to me if they want a faster connection.

 

[AndyMoore]

I've managed to tether with my old Sony Ericsson K850i on Vodafone UK.

 

[shaown]

I actually don't believe any of these work with the IPad. IPad requires Bluetooth PAN support, the the Blackberries all only support Bluetooth DUN for tethering.
-Shaown

Supported Tethered Modem BlackBerry smartphones off of their support website:
BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphones
BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8500 Series
BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone
BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G smartphone
BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphones
BlackBerry® Style™ 9670 smartphone
BlackBerry® Torch™ 9800 smartphone
BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone
BlackBerry® 8707g smartphone
BlackBerry® 8705g smartphone
BlackBerry® 8703e smartphone
BlackBerry® 7250 smartphone
BlackBerry® 7130e smartphone
BlackBerry® 7130c smartphone

 

[robjulo]

HTC EVO from Sprint using official sprint hotspot (meaning not rooted)

 

[ssgokou29]

Tmobile HTC G2 via wifi hotspot

 

[sineplex]

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

Just get a 3G iPad and save yourself all the hassel.

 

[ethics101]

Any Wifi Hotspot should work as the iPad thinks its a wifi connection...just a slower one.

 

[scaredpoet]

We really don't need a gigantic list of phones. All you need to do is check that the phone can provide EITHER:

- Wifi hotspot sharing (not via ad hoc networks, unless you want the jailbreak)

OR

- Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) profiling. NOT dial-up networking (DUN)

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

Good luck with that.

 

[RKpro]

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

Funny you say that. The Playbook (isn't finished and) can't do ad-hoc networking. Most (if not all) wifi hotspot phones create an ad-hoc wi-fi network.

I have the U8100 on Wind mobile. The phone is a complete POS, it's slow, many apps don't work, and it's got a resistive touchscreen. But, I got it for $140 off-contract, and it does have a wifi tether app that works beautifully with my iPad, iPod, and mac. But beware, the battery goes in less than 2 hours while tethering.

By the way, as soon as there is an AWS-friendly iPhone, I'll be the first one in line.

 

[anjinha]

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

Why do you think the Playbook will be easier?

 

[eastercat]

I hope you own a blackberry, because most of the functions only work with a blackberry.

I might just get the playbook instead, I'm tired of all the work arounds I have to do to get my iPad to behave like I want.

 

[WildGuess]

Pardon my pun, but what is the connection between wifi and religion?

 

[macaddict3]

umm i think u could just get a cheap modem wifi hotspot thingy for like 10 bucks or less dont even need a phone.