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With the release of iOS 4, AT&T finally allowed internet tethering on the iPhone. Because there is no jailbreak for the iPhone 4 yet, we cannot use apps like MyWi to tether your iPhone or even turn it into a wireless hotspot.
So far, if you want to tether your iPhone 4, you’re gonna have to play fair and deal with AT&T. Tethering on your iPhone 4 will come at a hefty price of $20/month plus $25/month for the 2 GB DataPro plan by AT&T. That’s a complete rip off but that’s the only solution to date.
If you’re not turned off yet, here is what you have to do to set up internet tethering on your iPhone 4:
UPDATE: This post is outdated. Check out this page for the latest information about iPhone tethering.
Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Network > Set up internet tethering.
Step 2: A message will show up telling you that you have to call or visit AT&T’s website to enable tethering. Either call them or go to your account online to activate the option.
Step 3: Reboot your iPhone.
Step 4: Plug your iPhone in your computer.
Step 5: Go to Settings > General > Network > Internet Tethering > On. Now either choose to tether via USB or Bluetooth.
Step 6: Choose “iPhone” from the list of available networks on your computer.
Step 7: Enjoy the interweb!
As I said above, AT&T prices for this option are outrageous. If you’re on a jailbroken iPhone 3G or 3GS you can always tether your iPhone for free using MyWi.
It’s complete crap they make you switch to a 2 gig plan. I would *think* about considering it if it was a 5 gig limit. (like normal)
Their new data plans are a step in the wrong direction. I’ll keep my unlimited and wait for the iPhone 4 jailbreak
So are we pretty sure MyWi will work well with a jailbroken iPhone 4, or is it a wait and see situation? That’s the biggest thing for me above the other jailbreaking advantages.
Mywi is the option for me!!
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@Derrick I don’t agree with you. It all depends on the usage
Nice article, but MyWi is NOT free… it’s ten bucks.
I’m just saying 2 gigs for a tethering plan is too low. It may be fine for browsing on the phone but on a computer you eat through data considerably faster.
I challenge anyone to not go over 2 gigs on their home network
either way it’s over priced, you shouldn’t have to pay to use the same data in another way
I have an unlimited global data plan from AT&T and I tried activating tethering with them. They say i have to let my unlimited plan go and downsize to a 2GB plan. This is not fair. I have OS4 on a 3GS. Is there a Jailbreak on the way for this software or a way to go back to the 3.1.3?
You have to use that snow one..
WiWi 4.0 is a classic ripoff by rockyourphone.com
don’t buy it just get it for free from many sites.
I paid for the old MYWI version 2 months ago and now i should pay $9,99 again to upgrade to let it work with OS 4.0
Yep the rockboy’s where responding fast after I asked paypal for a refund but support mails the never answer.
The rock your wallet that is all !!!!
MyWi 4.0 is just a way to steal more money from you by rockyourphone
That’s crap that you would have to Down grade plans
If I have the 3GS with 4.0, can I tether using any of these apps? Does it have to be jailbroken? How much?
Btw, yes a t & t is pissing me off for data plans. And y the he’ll is the iPad more expensive if it is 3G? Shouldn’t they offer it at a discounted price for having the service?
Thanks for the guide. You can also do this with vodafone network.
For all of you people who like to complain about your iPhone 4/3Gs/3G/ect., why do you have an iPhone? Why not go with an android phone that you can root and tether for free? Oh yeah….. that’s right, you like to complain and do nothing about it. Why not complain about apple not allowing jailbreaking (until late)? The problem is both AT&T and Apple for being greedy SOB’s (especially apple, I mean, just look at their products….. apple TV? I can go to HULU or the networks website to watch the episodes for free OR I can get Apple TV for $100 and then pay for each episode that I’m too lazy to click on from my computer). As far as GM, Apple didn’t want AT&T to cary the iPad and it is the carrier that supplies the discount on equipment, not Apple. You don’t sign a contract with the iPad data plan and that is how the companies are guaranteed to get their money off of giving you a discount. Some people, believe it or not, despise AT&T and if AT&T was the primary seller of the iPad, they figured they would sell less. BUT, even after all of this complaining, I’m sure that when the iPhone 5th generation comes out, most all of you will be waiting in line for one. What are you guys accomplishing? Telling Apple and AT&T that even if they try to stick you for all the money they can, you just say “thank you sir, can I have another?” I like my iPhone, and my Samsung Captivate, but I will never buy another iPhone after getting the Captivate because I HATE the fact that there is so much red tape with Apple (and just Apple in general). The iPhone is for people who are too simple to be able to run Android. Enough said.