Can Any Bluetooth Enabled Cell Phone Be Used as a Modem?
Can Any Bluetooth Enabled Cell Phone Be Used as a Modem?A visitor asks if any Bluetooth enabled cell phone is capable of being used as modem for Internet access for their laptop.Answer: It is possible with any Bluetooth enabled phone, provided the Bluetooth has been unlocked by the provider. Some companies have locked this feature, although phones are now being sold unlocked. It is important that you check the status of this feature before you complete your purchase. You will also want to check with the service providers to see what type of data plans they have and what type of connections are possible. Some cell phone servie providers only want Internet access enabled just for the phone, and not for the phone to be used as a modem. While others will provide information to use when using the cell phone as a modem. You need to find out if the Bluetooth enabled cell phone and data service plan will support tethering. Tethering means that the Bluetooth enabled cell phone will be used to c
