Thinking of tethering from BIS prepaid account using Blackberry Curve 8520?? (Wondering what is tethering in the first place, please click tethering link before further reading). It is dead simple, trust me.

For Maxis and Celcom customers, there is a comprehensive guide complete with screen shots to get it done in minutes, big thanks to this post. How easy our life is nowadays, when everyone is giving their knowledge for free, right? And if you’re with Digi, refer to this post to get the APN. For other telcos, try Google or Bing

Screen shot below shows that the test run successfully… but..

This is very IMPORTANT. If you’re subscribing to Celcom BIS prepaid advance package, tethering use Celcom WAP, so beware of the steep charge!! Browsing 2 webpages makes my credit RM10 lesser.. imagine that.. only 2 webpages.. it had already deducted the credit that much..

So although it works, but it’s not worth your penny.. better stick with the device for internet browsing purpose.

Unless you use Postpaid BIS, or Maxis BIS prepaid Premium package which include free WAP access, do not try this at home.

And for the rest of the world, here is the general instruction from Blackberry’s documentation.

Install BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.1 or later on your computer.

When you install BlackBerry Desktop Software, the drivers that allow the BlackBerry smartphone to communicate through the USB port and virtual communications port are installed. The standard modem, which is used by dial-up networking, is also installed.

Note: If upgrading BlackBerry Desktop Software from version 4.0 to 4.1, the required virtual communication port and standard modem might be removed during the upgrade process. If this is the case, run the installation for BlackBerry Desktop Software version 4.1 and choose the Repair option to reinstall these components.

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To set up an Internet APN, complete the following steps:

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Phone and Modem Options.
3. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click the Modems tab.
4. Select Standard Modem and click Properties.
5. Click Change Settings.
6. In the Standard Modem Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
7. In the Extra initialization commands field, type the following:+cgdcont=1,”IP”,”< your Internet APN>”Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:The extra initialization command is: +cgdcont=1,”IP”,”wap.voicestream.com”Note: If you do not know your Internet APN, or if you do not have an Internet APN, contact your wireless service provider.
8. Click OK.
9. In the Phone and Modem Options window, click OK.

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To configure dial-up networking, complete the procedure that is appropriate for the operating system you are using.

Windows Vista

1. Click Start.
2. Select Connect To.
3. Click Setup a connection or network.
4. Click Setup a dialup connection.
5. In the Dial-up phone number field type *99#.
6. Type the user name and password provided by your wireless service provider.
7. In the Connection Name field type BlackBerry.
8. Click Dialing Rules.
9. Make sure the profile created in Task 2 has been selected, and then click OK.
10. Select Connect to establish an Internet.

Note: For instructions on connecting a computer to the Internet using a BlackBerry smartphone with Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) as a tethered modem, see KB04664.

Windows XP operating system

1. Click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. Double-click New Connection Wizard. The New Connection Wizard opens.
3. Click Next.
4. Select the Connect to the Internet option, and then click Next.
5. Select Set up my connection manually, and then click Next.
6. Select Connect using a dial-up modem, and then click Next.
7. If the Select a Device screen appears, select the Modem – Standard Modem check box, and then click Next.
8. In the ISP Name field, type a name for your connection, and then click Next.
9. In the Phone number field, type *99#, and then click Next.
10. Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
11. Type the user name and password provided by your wireless service provider, and then click Next.
12. Click Finish.
13. In the Connect window, click Properties.
14. In the Properties window, verify that Modem – Standard Modem appears beneath the Connect using heading, and then click Configure.
15. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected.
16. Click OK.
17. In the Properties window, click OK.

Windows 2000 operating system

1. Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.Note: The following is applicable for T-Mobile® customers only:Under the networking tab in the properties window for the dial-up connection, clear the Enable LCP Extensions check box, as well as all check boxes beneath the PPP Settings window.
3. Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard opens.
4. Click Next.
5. Choose Dial-up to private network, and then click Next.
6. In the Phone number field, type *99#, and then click Next.
7. Indicate which users will have access to the connection, and then click Next.
8. Type a name for your connection, and then click Finish.
9. In the Connect window, click Properties.
10. In the Properties window, verify that Modem – Standard Modem is selected, and then click Configure.
11. In the Modem Configuration window, clear the Enable hardware flow control check box and make sure none of the other check boxes are selected.
12. Click OK.
13. In the Properties window, click OK.

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Task 4

To connect to the Internet using dial-up networking, complete the following steps:

Note: During this procedure, do not operate the BlackBerry® Browser or any third-party applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. An active data session might interfere with the modem connection. Also, make sure an ethernet connection is not active at the same time.

1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
2. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
3. Click Start > Settings > Network Connections > < name of your new connection>.
4. Type the user name and password provided by your wireless service provider.
5. Click Dial.