The Google Android made by HTC, being dubbed as Droid Eris that is hitting the shelves on Friday 06 November 2009 is devoid of Data Tethering facility. Data Tethering allows smart phones to be connected to to laptops for fast Internet access on the go, like EV-DO. Verizon Wireless says high speed access for PCs/Laptops will come later.
How much later? Well Verizon has this facility lined up for the Motorola Droid which is poised to be released in 2010. Essentially this is a network specific feature also. Apple’s iPhone for instance has AT&T as its sole carrier, and so far they haven’t given Data Tethering, although it has been announced but is yet to come and no confirmed timeline has been laid.
Most smart phones of the day Blackberry for instance have this feature. Data services cost a bundle and tethering is an overlay costing even more depending on one’s carrier. So before you make the plunge, do some homework.
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