If you have been wondering how possible it is to browse the internet using your blackberry phone as an internet modem on your PC, then this post will help clear your doubt on that. To make it clear, it's very possible and you are about finding out how.
Most people who use Blackberry Internet Service don't really utilize the offer that comes with simply because they feel they are limited to doing some things on their phone which ordinarily are done comfortably while on a PC.
Again, most people subscribe to BIS and only use it for pinging and checking of mails, but using your Blackberry device as a internet modem can give you the access to explore more just like your normal universal internet data modem.
How to Get Started
To get started, you will need to put three (3) things in place which include:
Most people who use Blackberry Internet Service don't really utilize the offer that comes with simply because they feel they are limited to doing some things on their phone which ordinarily are done comfortably while on a PC.
Again, most people subscribe to BIS and only use it for pinging and checking of mails, but using your Blackberry device as a internet modem can give you the access to explore more just like your normal universal internet data modem.
How to Get Started
To get started, you will need to put three (3) things in place which include:
- Blackberry Phone (Bold or Curve)
- Blackberry USB Data Cable
- Blackberry Desktop Manager
When you have these three (3) positioned proceed to the steps below:
Using Your Blackberry Device as an Internet Modem
Step 1: Subscribe to a Blackberry BIS plan. For some reasons, I recommend you subscribe to Airtel BIS or Glo BIS because their Blackberry Plans have been tested and found to work very well on a PC. I am not too sure of MTN BIS.
- Glo Monthly BIS comes with 3GB data, to subscribe text “somonth to 777? Costs N1200
- Airtel Monthly Blackberry Bundle comes with 1GB data, to subscribe text “bsm” to 440, costs N1200
Step 2: If you have the CD of Blackberry Desktop Software that came with your phone, simply insert it in your computer DVD drive and run/install it. If don't have it simply download the Blackberry Desktop Software.
Step 3: When you are done doing either of the two above, connect your Blackberry Smartphone to your PC using the USB Data Cable. Note: On doing this a popup will show on your Blackberry screen prompting you to either Charge your BB only, Sync, or Use USB Mode, when you see it select the USB Mode
Step 4: Now double click on the Blackberry Desktop Software icon on your desktop, when it opens click on Tools ==>> Mobile Internet Settings ==>> then click on Add to add a new Internet Profile for your network
For easy configuration, I have stated below the internet settings for Airtel and Glo. To see those of MTN and Etisalt read Access Point Name (APN) of MTN, Glo, Airtel and Etisalat
Internet Settings for Glo NG
Profile Name: Glo Nigeria
Password: flat
Username: flat
Access Point: blackberry.net (this is if you are using Blackberry subscription) otherwise use “gloflat”
Internet Settings for Airtel NG
Profile Name: Airtel Nigeria
Username: internet
Password: internet
Access point: internet.ng.airtel.com
Step 5: Leave every other additional commands blank and Save the settings.
Step 6: Now go back to your Blackberry Desktop Software and click on “Start Mobile Internet”. At this point, your PC will be connected to the internet using your Blackberry smartphone as an internet modem.
How to Check Your Data Balane
To check your data balance on Glo BIS text Info to 127 while for Airtel type the USSD code *141*712*0# and press the Ok/Enter key.
Read: Check The Expiry Date of Your MTN, GLO, AIRTEL and ETISALAT BIS for a detailed guide.
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Cheers!
It says access point isn't valid what do I do
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