[ikmon2000]

Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

Confirmed. It still works as a modem in 1X areas. So as long as you're able to receive BlackBerry emails, you can tether to a laptop computer now with a Verizon BlackBerry 7250.

I was unable to tether my 7250. I installed the 4.1 and vzwaccess but during the setup when I select USB it says to order to use the wwan funtionality you must purchase a mobile office kit or BB access pc card.
Any ideas?

[johnnyvol]

Here's what Joe with Verizon just told me, thought I'd get it out to you guys before I forget the details. Apparently, at least in my area, I would have to pay $15 per month for the account change. That includes the tethering ability. At this point I cannot upgrade the device to EVDO cpapbility without the tethering option and subsequent $15 fee. Since I'm not in an EVDO area I'm staying put for now. However, in Q1 2006 OS V4.1 will be out and it includes a provision for the EVDO capability on the device without the tethering option and at the same price as my current plan.

He disagreed with the other rep who said I could upgrade the OS without the account change.

He also made a good point about the tethering being no charge. Currently their air cards are $69 for broadband access; why would they allow a blackberry to be a tethered modem for the same price you are paying now for the unlimited data plan? In other words he didn't see how Verizon would allow tethering of the Blackberry without some upcharge.

Hope this helps. This forum has been a real help to me.

[ikmon2000]

The only difference was the Verizon rep told me that she needed to use a code of Broadband unlimited and not the 7XXX. No additional charge but I have yet to get the tethering to work using either solution

[KonTiki]

Originally Posted by ikmon2000

The only difference was the Verizon rep told me that she needed to use a code of Broadband unlimited and not the 7XXX. No additional charge but I have yet to get the tethering to work using either solution

Once installed you have to register it, tools -->Host Routing Table--> click on the wheel and choose register.

[ikmon2000]

I got the alternative modem installation to work after uninstalling 4.0 desktop and doing a clean install on 4.1. I still cant get past the VZ access manager wanting to have me purchase a mobile office kit.
Is one connection faster than the other?

[twomblys]

"Regardless, remind to Verizon that their website contradicts what they are saying and then give them the official verizon web address that says BroadbandAccess is now publicly available for BlackBerry. Politely tell them that the VERIZON WEBSITE says it is available - give them this link: http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/vzw402 where it says BroadbandAccess is now available for BlackBerry 7250 today."

The 3rd person I escallated to said "anything with smithmicro in the site name isn't verizon."
Yet, if you go to verizonwireless.com and link to their 4.0 software, that's smithmicro :\
Anyhow - no luck...yet. I gave him the site and they said they'd call back and excallate further.
Can anyone trace links from verizonwireless.com to this smithmicro site with the new software? If not - it's not supported I guess.
I *THINK* what happened is someone was getting the page ready and leaked it - because you cannot get to that link from verizonwireless.com from what I can tell - you have to manually type in the vzw402 part. Truth is - if it's not released it's not supported, so they may be right.
I'll keep in touch with my findings.

[vbjd]

Long time reader, first time poster. Thanks to you all for enabling me to get this service today. Had to download and install the latest desktop version as well as the new firmware, and it did take a good long time (2 hours plus), but I finally have the coveted 1XEV in italics showing (in Seattle). The Verizon C.S. rep had no idea what I was talking about when I first called; put me on hold to find out about it; came back and allowed how he had not read his email that morning; and then stayed on the phone with me through the whole thing (though he did not know about *22899).

[word2218]

does anyone get a triangle next to their 1X from time to time? I believe thats the verizon signal for roaming, but I know I'm within their home network.. I hope I won't get charged roaming for this..

[twomblys]

Triangle = roaming

http://dts.vzw.guided.atomz.com/exec...0refused%22%3F

[animlmed]

Anyone have an idea why the download section is not working now? it tells me that my phone number is not a valid verizon number

[Joe1004]

I upgraded my 7250 today. It went flawlessly, even though it took about 30 minutes. (Lots of data on my Berry and several OTA applications.

This afternoon, I used the VZAccess software to use the Berry as a modem. I already have one of their EVDO cards, so when I installed the software, it saw the previous version of VZAccess and grabbed that number. I decided to let it go to see what happened. Ta Da... I am typing this on the connection!! Speeds are the same as with the card. I do not live in an EVDO area, so I can't wait to get somewhere to give it a try.

I believe I will uninstall the software and try it with my Berry # to see if it will still connect. I haven't gotten an answer from my Rep yet about how much Broadband Access is to add to the plan.

Anyone try connecting with Bluetooth in the VZAccess software yet? I think you could fake it out by chosing the serial connection option. I can't try it yet, I believe our BES has the additional BT connectivity turned off. That will be the first thing I check in the AM.

[Joe1004]

I un-installed all VZW software from my laptop (to get rid of references to my PC Card) and re-installed the software VZAccess software from today's download.

I was able to connect and am again posting via the connection. I did not have any changes made to my account with VZW.

[Mark Rejhon]

Originally Posted by ikmon2000

I got the alternative modem installation to work after uninstalling 4.0 desktop and doing a clean install on 4.1. I still cant get past the VZ access manager wanting to have me purchase a mobile office kit.
Is one connection faster than the other?

It's not known which is faster.

It should be simply a virtual COM port that can go at full USB speeds. Try setting the virtual com port to the highest possible speed (460800bps or 921600bps for example). However, even setting a USB virtual com port to 115200bps may actually not be capped to 115200bps, I am not 100% sure. Do give it a try.

[stonent]

Yes, lets give our City, and state for each successful feature code.
Fort Worth, Texas (tarrant county) 817 Area code Feature Code 71746

[Hanwei]

Hello All,

I just finished setting up EVDO on my 7250... working great!

Here's how it went:

followed Mark's guide... called the vzw number, told the tech that I wanted to add broadband access to my account... he gave me the http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/vzw402 link and had me download the v4.1 desktop software and then the v4.0.2.41 handheld software. Installed them in that order as well. At this point the 1X changed to 1X. I then dialed *22899 and setup was completed which gave me the 1XEV.

Browser speeds are up up up. The tech also tried to set up my BB as a modem for my laptop but was unable to get my laptop to recognize the BB as a modem. The tech escalated up... the next guy did some research and said that the tethering aspect will be a future release...coming soon.

Side note: I never needed to provide a feature code to my tech to add broadband access... neither was I charged. I'm in Cambridge, MA.

Side note 2: I asked if VZAccess was necessary for using the BB as a modem and the tech said no. He tried to set up a dial-up connection in Network Connections (I'm using Windows XP Pro) for my BB as a modem but no dice. I'll just have to wait for that Dec 1st release I guess.

Side note 3: I never did the Re-Register part (HRT). Everything works fine though.

Anyway... just wanted to share my experience. EVDO is GREAT! It's so nice to have it again (had it on my e815).

Hanwei

[LarsenNET]

Below is an e-mail thread with my rep:

Verizon:
Here is what you must do. Call back to customer service, 866-294-1329
and tell them to add the following:

Step 1- Tell them to add feature code, EVDSB onto the account.

Step 2- Anyone there that is doing voice and data on a Blackberry 7250
will need MNAI3 added to their line. This is the promotional price of
$15 per month that will only be available for a limited time.

Step 3- Anyone there that may just have a Blackberry 7250 with Data only
will need to use MNAI1 added to their line. This is the rate for lines
that are Data only for $30 per month.

Once these codes are added, go to:

http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/vzw402

This will upgrade you to the latest version of the software that will
allow you to tether.

The 71764 you mentioned in the below email pertains to another market
and is irrelevant in your case. The above path will get you all set up.
This is not a free service so I'm not sure where you heard that from?
Remember the $15 price for Blackberries that have Voice and Data on it
is promotional so make sure you take advantage of it before it goes up.

Me:
I got my information from here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/showthread.php?t=19599

Some say you have to pay some don't it depends on which location your
billing is. If I just want to have evdo support can I just add feature
code EVDSB or does that require MNAI3? Nowhere on the forums are they
talking about a promotional price. If I get MNAI3 added within the
promo window will it be $15 forever or will it go up later?

Verizon:
The price will be $15 for as long as you want the service.

The service isn't free in any market. The feature is a profit center for Verizon so whoever is bragging that they have it for free in the forum is lying.

[jaydie515]

I haven't been able to download the firmware from the site. I'm getting an message stating my phone number is not a valid verizon number.... is the site still working?

[twomblys]

Working for me at 9am EST

[slapt]

so just for my understanding (and maybe others)
1. EVDO is much faster than EDGE and only VZ and Cingular have high-speed service technically out now for BB

2. EVDO is free for b2b customers (and possibly regular customers)

[Ominx]

I'm in NJ and MNAI3 works. See my post here in the other thread for more details.