Has anyone actually used tethering please?

I have the unlimited data plan and the Sierra Wireless card ($60 a month unlimited)
I could save $45 a month using tethering ($20 for the tethering, $25 2gig plan, but not unlimited anymore).
Has anyone used tethering? Main thing I want to know - can you make and receive a phone call whilst being on the internet/email etc. If not, will not shift from my current set-up.
Be grateful for any response please.

milesmutt wrote:
i've been thinking about doing the switch too. for another $15,
i'd get tethering!
i've never used more than 300MB of data in the last year, but at the same
time, i'd be afraid of going over the 2GB once i have the tethering!
and what if i decide it's not for me, will i be able to revert to my unlimited data plan???
decisions, decisions....
If you stream a lot of big content (download torrents, movies, etc.) or watch a lot of movies or stream a lot of radio (my friend leaves Pandora on at night to go to sleep to), then it will murder you.
If you're with AT&T, you cannot return to the unlimited plan once you leave it.

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