Using iPhone to connect Macbook to the net
Is it possible to use my iPhone to connect my Macbook to the web?
We recently moved into a new place and have found out that we can only get dial-up internet speeds!!! In a new house!!!
Any help would be great,
tkoe
This is called tethering, and you'll have to check if your carrier supports this feature.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/how-to/#basics.using-iphone-as-a-modem
Internet Tethering
Share your Internet connection with your laptop with Internet tethering via Bluetooth or USB.
Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries. See your carrier for availability.
copied from http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/
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