Combining Broadband Modem & Cell phone

tagii · EVDO Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

Hello All,

I'm new to this forum. But, I have a question I'm hoping somebody may have insight into. I've had both a sprint cell phone & broadband modem for over 2 years now. I would like to get one of these newer phones like an Instict but they tell me that I can't combine my USB modem onto an "Everything" plan???

What I want to know is it possible for me to get a phone such as the Instict and use my regular voice number for voice calls and use my modem number for data usage? When I was with ATT/Cingular/Cellular One I could do this since they used sim cards and my phone held 4 sim cards. On the telephone, it was just a matter of selecting which sim card to use.

Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

Maureen · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:53 pm Post subject:

Hi Tagii,

Since Sprint and Verizon don't use SIM cards, what you're referring to isn't possible.

However, it is possible to use a phone as a modem, so that you only have one device (and usually save money). With a tether-capable phone, you can attach the phone via USB cable to your computer or even a router and use it as a modem.

Unfortunately, you cannot talk on the phone and be on the internet at the same time. If you're in tether mode, your phone will ring when a call comes in, but if you answer it you will be disconnected from the internet (if you ignore the call and let it go to voicemail, you will stay connected).

Also, most Sprint phones and PDAs don't operate on Rev-A. The only tether-capable phone on Sprint's network that lets you access the Rev-A network is the HTC Mogul, but it is expected that more will debut next year.

You can check out more info about Sprint plans here and read some FAQ here Smile

orbitalcomp · EVDO User Joined: 28 Apr 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Texas

Jim_in_VA · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 9:19 am Post subject:

That FAQ link states there is an external antenna port for the Q9c ...I've never found one
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orbitalcomp · EVDO User Joined: 28 Apr 2007 Posts: 78 Location: Texas

Maureen · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the 800w speed tests! It's interesting that Sprint has not made much of an effort at all to promote the fact that several of their phones now have Rev-A.

As far as tethering goes, it certainly looks like the 800w is a viable option, especially since it works with the router!

FixManTx · EVDO Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

The Motorola V950 Renegade is Rev A also. So far with a good signal I've gotten around 1.2mbps down/520kbps up. At work the signal isn't so good so I only get 148k/38k (average).

FixManTx · EVDO Newbie Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

I've discovered that if I set my Renegade to the "mass data storage" function instead of "modem" it will also charge through the USB cable. On my old Sanyo phones the USB cable didn't charge them so I could only be online around 3 hours before I had to disconnect to put the phone on charge. Since I won't have FIOS for the first few weeks when I move this will be a huge plus!