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VZ Access Manager Question

aguaski

Dec 15, 2009, 11:37 PM
My phone is a Blackberry Curve 8330. Approximately 95% of the time I have wifi to support my laptop, but there are occasions when I travel and need to supply my own internet connectivity. I know I can tether my Blackberry using VZ Access Manager, but I understand that adds another $30 to my monthly bill. If I am going to be on the road for a few days, can I turn on VZ Access Manager for the days I need the service and pay a prorated portion of the $30 fee? I am guessing this will work out to around $1/day. If this is possible, then is there an easy way to turn the service on and off? I looked at Tetherberry, but after doing some research I am concerned about violating my contract with Verizon. I don't think I want to consider the Teth...
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justmarried

Dec 16, 2009, 8:22 AM
Yes the 30.00 will be prorated, but watch your usage, it is prorated also.
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CellStudent

Dec 18, 2009, 10:22 PM
I turn on tethering on my Storm about 10 days a year. I pay only $1/day and I don't do any video streaming so I never come near the prorated data limit. If you stick to non-streaming content over the 3G, you'll be fine just like me.
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