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Dillinger · 12-16-2009, 12:30 PM

I seem to have struck out here. Maybe my question is a little garbled so ...

The Blackberry I am using is a Pearl 8220. I downloaded Xtreme Lab's Speed test app for the BB and got near the maximum for EDGE (256kbps - ish) 240kbps.

I have since tethered my Mac to use the Blackberry as a modem.

I have used different speed test such as Speedtest and Speakeasy Speed Test I saw that I am getting speeds of around 100kbps at best when tethered via USB and Bluetooth.

Assuming these test are nearly accurate is there anyway of increasing my speed via tethering?

I need that extra 100kbps.

12-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#2
Dillinger New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Model: 8220 PIN: N/A Carrier: Digicel Posts: 4	I seem to have struck out here. Maybe my question is a little garbled so ... The Blackberry I am using is a Pearl 8220. I downloaded Xtreme Lab's Speed test app for the BB and got near the maximum for EDGE (256kbps - ish) 240kbps. I have since tethered my Mac to use the Blackberry as a modem. I have used different speed test such as Speedtest and Speakeasy Speed Test I saw that I am getting speeds of around 100kbps at best when tethered via USB and Bluetooth. Assuming these test are nearly accurate is there anyway of increasing my speed via tethering? I need that extra 100kbps.
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