using a cell phone to get online with the mbp

[asmallchild]

just purchased an LG voyager to pair with my new MBP

(yeah, still longingly eyeing the iPhone but I'm stuck with Verizon for the foreseeable future)

now, is there a way to get online with the MBP using the cell phone if I have an unlimited data plan on the phone?

 

[mrwizardno2]

I used to use my xv6700 and tether via bluetooth, it worked pretty well. Just have to create a network connection in the network pref pane in system preferences. Not sure on the specifics for your phone, but give Google a shot, it's how I found everything I needed for my old phone.

 

[woodekm]

Man. This can be done? I really wanted to ask but was afraid people would say I was crazy.

I hope I can do this with my iPhone. That would be awsome.

Dont want to jailbreak my phone though. Guess it may not happen.


update:

Guess it aint happenin' with a "stock" iPhone:
http://lifehacker.com/software/feat...internet-connection-on-your-laptop-327066.php

 

[alphaod]

Yeah I use 3G on my N95 with my MBP.

 

[esd]

I hope I can do this with my iPhone. That would be awsome.

Not gonna happen. The iPhone cannot be used as a modem (at least not with out some really serious hacking). Most other high-end phones with Bluetooth will work, though. It was a little tricky to set up the first time, but I got online with my T-Mobile Dash.