can I connect Sanyo MM-7400 to my laptop for internet?

Frank Thomas wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
> The only thing I really don't like about using the laptop tethered to the
> phone is it feels like Russian Rouletter. Sprint has this you can use it a
> little but not too much policy or else you might get charged a bundle if you
> don't have vision. I could never figure out whether I was a high user or a
> low user, so I bought the modem card on the $80 unlimited a month plan, use
> it to my hearts content, and it has worked extremly well for me, and my
> bill has no surprises.

The "you might get charged a bundle" has nothing to do with having
Vision, or not.

It has to do with the fact that it's in direct violation of Sprint's
TOA:

"Other Sprint PCS Vision Terms. You will not receive voice calls
while using Vision. Vision is not available for use with server
devices or host computer applications, other systems that drive
continuous heavy traffic or data sessions, or as substitutes for
private lines or frame relay connections. Unlimited Vision plans/
options may not be used with Sprint PCS phones or smart phones
being used as a modem in connection with other equipment (e.g.,
computers, etc.) through use of connection kits or other phone-to
computer/PDA accessories, or Bluetooth or other wireless technology.
We may terminate services without notice for any misuse. You may have
access to certain games, ringers, screen savers and other items on
our Vision site ("Premium Services") that are available for an
additional charge. You will be billed for Premium Service purchases
on your Sprint PCS invoice based on the charges as specified at purchase.
Subject to the terms of the content purchased, we may delete premium and
non-premium items downloaded to any storage areas we may provide,
including any pictures, games and other content. We may limit the amount
of Premium Services you may purchase in a specific timeframe (month, week,
day, or other time period)."

As far as being "a high user or a low user," no one's been able to
figure out where they stand... This subject been the basis of many
a thread in this newsgroup.

Notan

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The way I read these contract terms, Sprint can terminate you for
tethering to your computer, but there is nothing here about charging
you. So the risk is really possible loss of your Sprint account. And
that obviously costs Sprint as well, so I would guess they will only
terminate very heavy users.

If I were charged for modem use under these terms, I would point to the
contract and refuse to pay.



In article <[email protected]>, Notan <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Frank Thomas wrote:
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > The only thing I really don't like about using the laptop tethered to the
> > phone is it feels like Russian Rouletter. Sprint has this you can use it a
> > little but not too much policy or else you might get charged a bundle if you
> > don't have vision. I could never figure out whether I was a high user or a
> > low user, so I bought the modem card on the $80 unlimited a month plan, use
> > it to my hearts content, and it has worked extremly well for me, and my
> > bill has no surprises.
>
> The "you might get charged a bundle" has nothing to do with having
> Vision, or not.
>
> It has to do with the fact that it's in direct violation of Sprint's
> TOA:
>
> "Other Sprint PCS Vision Terms. You will not receive voice calls
> while using Vision. Vision is not available for use with server
> devices or host computer applications, other systems that drive
> continuous heavy traffic or data sessions, or as substitutes for
> private lines or frame relay connections. Unlimited Vision plans/
> options may not be used with Sprint PCS phones or smart phones
> being used as a modem in connection with other equipment (e.g.,
> computers, etc.) through use of connection kits or other phone-to
> computer/PDA accessories, or Bluetooth or other wireless technology.
> We may terminate services without notice for any misuse. You may have
> access to certain games, ringers, screen savers and other items on
> our Vision site ("Premium Services") that are available for an
> additional charge. You will be billed for Premium Service purchases
> on your Sprint PCS invoice based on the charges as specified at purchase.
> Subject to the terms of the content purchased, we may delete premium and
> non-premium items downloaded to any storage areas we may provide,
> including any pictures, games and other content. We may limit the amount
> of Premium Services you may purchase in a specific timeframe (month, week,
> day, or other time period)."
>
> As far as being "a high user or a low user," no one's been able to
> figure out where they stand... This subject been the basis of many
> a thread in this newsgroup.
>
> Notan

Ian Lind wrote:
>
> The way I read these contract terms, Sprint can terminate you for
> tethering to your computer, but there is nothing here about charging
> you. So the risk is really possible loss of your Sprint account. And
> that obviously costs Sprint as well, so I would guess they will only
> terminate very heavy users.
>
> If I were charged for modem use under these terms, I would point to the
> contract and refuse to pay.

And they, in turn, would terminate your account.

Notan

You would point to the contract, which says you can not do what you are
doing? hihi