We saw the sad news yesterday that the ‘official’ tethering app NetShare will not be making a return to the AppStore, but that does not mean that all tethering will be shut down. The latest app iPhone Modem not only promises a tethering option but a quick and easy option that should work in just 10 seconds.
So far it sounds great, but there are some catches. First off this is for jailbroken iPhones which means that will not be a good option for some, but if you are willing then it can be found in the Networking section of either Cydia or Installer. The second catch is that it currently only works with Mac OS 10.5, but they are “actively working on versions for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 10.4.”
Finally, although personally I feel its fairly priced, this is not a free app, currently its listed as shareware and costs $9.99. Of course, should you decide to tether and end up getting into some trouble with your carrier (AT&T) you cannot say that we did not warn you first, so our best advice, use this with some caution.
[iPhone Modem via Gizmodo]
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September 17th, 2008 at 12:34 am
I’m still wondering why AT&T won’t allow tethering. I mean, couldn’t you tether with other phones like the Tilt(which by the way was my last phone before I bought the iPhone 3G)? I don’t see why iPhone users can’t tether without AT&T shaking their fingers at us. So if anyone has answer, I’d really like to know.