what is tethering?

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09 June 2009, 07:17 PM

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what is tethering?

been hearing alot about it but what actually is it in simple form?

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09 June 2009, 07:28 PM

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Using your phone as a modem plugged into your laptop when out and about.

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09 June 2009, 07:28 PM

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oh right, like a bluetooth mobile dongle then

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09 June 2009, 08:35 PM

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sounds like a sex act to me

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10 June 2009, 12:22 AM

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Tethering works by connecting a device which can access the internet to another device which cannot. This can be done through Bluetooth wireless technology or cables (such as USB). This allows the device without built-in internet access to connect to the web, using the other device as a modem.

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10 June 2009, 09:26 AM

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It also allows O2 to take iPhone owners roughly from behind, by charging £14.68 per month for a 3GB allowance bolt-on, and £29.36 for a 10GB even though they're paying top whack for unlimited internet access.