| Given the popularity of mobile broadband, many | | | | - Install the manufacturer’s connection |
| people are now asking if they can access mobile | | | | software on your machine |
| broadband via a mobile phone. If your handset | | | | - Nokia users: PC Suite - |
| supports mobile broadband, then you can probably | | | | - Sony Ericsson: PC Suite - |
| use it with your laptop to access the internet. | | | | - Windows Mobile: Try Jason’s guide |
| First, you’ll need to find out if there’s a | | | | - Samsung: PCStudio - |
| broadband modem in your mobile phone. | | | | - BlackBerry: Desktop software - |
| Your best bet is to visit the website of your | | | | Connect your handset to your laptop using either |
| handset manufacturer and look it up in the | | | | a USB cable (preferable) or via Bluetooth |
| specification pages – you’re looking for | | | | Use the connection software to connect, fire up |
| technical terms such as HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA, or | | | | your browser and surf away |
| top download speeds of 1.8Mbps, 3.6Mbps or | | | | An easy alternative for Nokia S60 users |
| 7.2Mbps – these will indicate that your phone | | | | If you’ve got a Nokia S60 device with WiFi |
| has the kit required to get you online. You’ll | | | | (such as the N95), you can use the excellent |
| probably find that performance won’t be a | | | | JoikuSpot ( software to get online. This compact |
| good as a dedicated USB Modem, but it’s a | | | | application turns your mobile phone into a portable, |
| good start. | | | | mobile broadband WiFi hotspot – just connect |
| Getting connected | | | | your laptop to your phone using WiFi and |
| The actual process of getting online will vary from | | | | you’re away. You don’t need any |
| phone to phone, but generally you: | | | | additional software on your laptop. |