Question : How do I make my internet-capable pocket PC phone act as a modem for my PC?
I have a cingular 8525 pocket PC phone which has G3 internet access, how do I make it so my computer uses the internet source from my phone as a way to access the internet? (I can avoid using bandwith at work)

Sorry if this is unclear but hopefully someone understands what I mean.
pc to phone

Best answer:

Answer by Waqar
First, plug the phone into your computer using an USB data cable. My Samsung came with the cable in the box. If yours didn’t, do a quick search for the cable that fits your phone model on Froogle or Cellular Factory.

Windows knows you just plugged in something new and wants to know what it is, so the Add New Hardware wizard appears, eager to get the question settled. If you’re lucky, your phone came with a handy CD that contains your drivers. I wasn’t so lucky, so I had to Google up the drivers for my particular phone model, install them, and then point the Wizard in the driver’s direction on my hard drive. Once Windows says, “Oh hey Samsung [or insert your model here] CDMA modem,” you’re practically there. My Mac (running Tiger) recognized the phone as a modem right away.

Next you’ll need connection software provided by your carrier. Again this might be on that CD that came with your phone, or you can download it from your plan’s web site. Me, I grabbed the Sprint PCS Connection Manager for phone as Modem software from the Sprint site. Once that baby was installed, it was a matter of hitting the “Go” button and I was online using Sprint’s data network at 230k (translation: slower than broadband but way faster than dial up.) Of course, depending on your location, plan and service, your mileage may vary.

If you don’t have connection software or you’re on a Mac (and the software isn’t available for you), simply enter the phone number for your mobile phone’s network in the modem’s dial up properties. Sprint’s data network number is #777; check with your provider for your details if you’ve got a data plan. Alternately, you can dial into an AOL or NetZero or Earthlink account as well for regular old 56k dialup speeds.