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Use tethering

You can use your phone to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Follow these instructions to use tethering.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for internet.

BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
BlackBerry Z10
  • 1
    Install BlackBerry Link
    • Go to http://worldwide.blackberry.com on your computer.
    • Find the download section on the web page to download BlackBerry Link.
    • Download and install BlackBerry Link on your computer.
  • 2
    Select USB connection setting
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your phone.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Storage and Access.
    • Press USB Connections.
    • Press Connect to Windows or Connect to Mac depending on the operating system on your computer.
    • Press Back.
    • Press Network Connections.
    • Press Internet Tethering.
    • If it's the first time you use tethering:
    • Follow the instructions on the display to establish a USB connection to the computer.
    • If you've used tethering before:
    • Press Connect using.
    • Press USB.
  • 3
    Connect phone and computer
    • Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
  • 4
    Turn on tethering
    • Press the indicator next to Internet Tethering to turn on tethering.
    • An internet connection from your computer via your phone is established.