According to the BlackBerry blog RIM will be starting to roll out OS 7.1 to all carriers world wide. The new OS includes support for Wi-Fi hotspotting.
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My other Blackberry is a PlayBook.
I have 7.1 and the hotspot feature on my 9850 from Sprint ($30 charge).
It's not any faster than connecting the BB to the laptop via USB and tethering that way.... but not having to use a cord is a bit more convenient.
How many devices can connect via the Hotspot? I know some devices allow up to 5 or 8 connections.
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[BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
Good info, that beats the wired tether then if you would use it to justify the $30 a month.
__________________ The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken. Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work. Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.
[BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
OS 7.1 Rollout with Wi-Fi hotspot support
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