Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:58:46 +0200 From: "Ronald Klop" <ronald-freebsd8@klop.yi.org> To: freebsd-bluetooth@freebsd.org Subject: Re: 3G modem / 3G phone tethering Message-ID: <op.vt07n8i88527sy@pinky> In-Reply-To: <BANLkTinWJk%2BQejKByA8_MyaE6=jTX%2B_%2B_Q@mail.gmail.com> References: <BANLkTinWJk%2BQejKByA8_MyaE6=jTX%2B_%2B_Q@mail.gmail.com>
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On Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:56:37 +0200, Любомир Григоров <nm.knife@gmail.com> wrote: > Has anyone had success with a 3G modem OR with tethering 3G over > bluetooth, > particularly on Symbian S60, Android? > > The research I found was from 2009 and some from 2010, all unclear. If > bluetooth is not possible, would USB tethering work? > > I am mostly interested in success stories rather than concept ideas. > > Cheers. > Yes, it worked with bluetooth on a sony/ericsson K800i like 4 or 5 years ago. And with bluetooth on a Nokia E65 (Symbian) about 2 years ago. Never tried it with the Samsung galaxy S (Android) now, because it tethers over wifi very well. You can use ppp over the 'bluetooth-modem' device. You might need to now a special number to dial to open a data link. For my provider I had to dial #99* or something like that. Took me 2 days to discover. :-) Success, Ronald.
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