BestBuy website says Instinct can be used for Phone as a Modem

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When I bought my Instinct phones from BestBuy, the sales guy had told me that with my talk/message/data share plan, I could use Instinct phone as a modem. I was disappointed when I found out that Sprint had it disabled on the Instinct phone.

It turns out that BestBuy website still (as of 08/03/2008) says:

"Use the included USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to a PC and use the phone as a modem for Internet and e-mail access "

Source:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8874284&st=Instinct&type=product&id=1210378662054

Copy and paste from BestBuy website as-is (highlighted to show that phone as modem feature is listed):

Product Features

• Operates on CDMA 800/1900MHz networks; EVDO technology; Bluetooth-compatible


• 3.1" LCD screen (240 x 432 pixels) displays photos in up to 262,000 colors


• Sprint Power Vision network provides Internet and e-mail access along with text-messaging ability; Sprint Music Store-enabled for easy music downloads and streaming music; Sprint TV-enabled so you can watch live TV on the go (additional fees may apply)


• * Phone activation required before use


• Built-in microSD card slot for additional storage capacity (2GB microSD card included)


• Digital camera captures images at up to 1600 x 1200 resolution; supports video recording


• Identify callers instantly by downloading ringers and assigning them to each number in your phonebook


• Use the included USB cable or Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to a PC and use the phone as a modem for Internet and e-mail access


• SMS text messaging and wireless e-mail enabled


• Visual Voicemail lets you quickly and easily decide which voicemails to listen to


• Download images to use as screen savers or assign them to your phonebook for instant caller ID; Sprint PCS Picture Mail lets you shoot, share and print high-resolution digital photos with ease


• GPS-enabled, so you can receive audible and visual turn-by-turn directions, map your location or conduct local searches on the handset (additional fees may apply)


• Hands-free speakerphone eliminates the need to purchase a hands-free kit for your car; speaker-independent voice dialing


• Wireless Mobile Sync backup services restore your contact information if your phone is lost, damaged or stolen (additional fees may apply)


• Preloaded digital content includes Bejeweled, Brain Challenge, EA Sudoku and Midnight Bowling demos


• Up to 5.75 hours talk time (with each included lithium-ion battery; 11.5 hours total talk time)


• Includes 2 batteries, charger and USB cable