Thread: How to use your VERIZON cell for FREE internet

Hi guys, my question is this:

I'm thinking about upgrading from my 1XRTT capable vx6000 to a brand new EV-DO capable Razr from Verizon.

My only concern is that I don't want to get charged for EVDO service (unless I can get it with a $15 Vcast plan, which there's no definitive answer on) so I'd probably like to just continue using my 1XRTT plan that uses my minutes.

My question is: Can I disable EVDO on the Razr so I can continue using 1XRTT using my minutes as I do now? I don't want to get into an EVDO area and suddenly be forced to go broadband at like ridiculous rates. Thoughts?

Also, is it posible to keep my old phone active so I can use it as a modem? basically ties to my sme plan? just a thought cause then I could leave it in the car as a permanent modem, thanks guys

Whew, ok.. I jut read about 1,000 pages of forums over at Howardforums and I think I found my answers. Yes, you can indeed disable evdo on the Razr.. as far as adding the second phone, not as much info, but I thin perhaps adding it as a second line for $10 a month would work? still looking

hey does anyone know if it works with the e815 through a motorola data cable and not futuredial cable? thanks

Originally Posted by ixirockx

hey does anyone know if it works with the e815 through a motorola data cable and not futuredial cable? thanks

I used mine through the data cable once. I was faster then bluetooth. But not as cool.

ok another question...is quick2net still free and is it possible to get national access on a EV-DO phone (e815) and one more thing is it possible for my phone to disconnect when it goes roaming cuz ill be traveling

you have an 815? I dont think they can roam they dont have analog coverage. You'd need a tri-mode phone for that.

Everyone seems to agree that ##dialup seems to be the key to getting your DUN going, but I can't get it to do anything when I input the numbers. Lots of people are saying you have to do it fast, but I don't think a human could go any faster than I've been typing it in...

Am I missing something?

i dont know whats wrong with your phone but it works no matter how fast i type it in on mine. Do you do *228 updates? Its possible that they've crippled it somehow i guess.

I've never done any sort of updates. I've only had the phone for a week or so (which makes me wonder if they've modded recent phones to not allow it). After a bunch of nonsense, I was finally able to get my E815 and Palm E2 to pair using BT, which now allows me to use the E2 as a dialer (because that's terribly useful).

Anyway, now I want to screw around with the idea of browsing the web on my E2 using the E815 as a modem, but everytime I do ##DIALUP, the phone just sits there... mocking me.