Tether your BlackBerry in OS X and Linux

September 25, 2009

Share your BlackBerry's Internet connection with OS X and Linux. This is geared towards the US Cellular network.

Ubuntu

Start of by setting up Blueman. Add the repository and then install:

echo "deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/blueman/ubuntu jaunty main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get install blueman

Run Blueman, pair the devices and enable dial up networking (DUN). We will then need to open NetworkManager and make a new entry in the Mobile Broadband tab. I chose US Cellular from the providers. From there, enter your username (1234567890@uscc.net) and password (1234567890). You should now be able to connect.

OS X

  1. Vendor: Generic
  2. Model: Dialup Device
  3. Telephone Number: #777
  4. Account Name: 1234567890@uscc.net
  5. Password: 1234567890