Using a Bluetooth phone as a dial up modem.

Hi,
When setting up my phone with my MacBook I'm given two options: Connect to the internet using GPRS, or use it as a phone to dial in to a provider.
In Canada data access is very expensive, but would using my phone as a dial-up modem count on my bill as data access or would it show up as a regular call?
Thanks.
P.S. My wireless provider is Rogers, if that matters.

I think SIG has the answer, but I tried to find out on their various sites... seems that until you take the Hook, they won't tell you what the Line costs, then the cost of the Sinker will only be revealed once you get the Bill!
I think if they've picked up any traits from down here in GW land, that whatever YOU want to do will cost more than expected, and use the worst option for you!

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