I'm getting perplexed again (not confused, perplexed).
Stuart T is using an LG VX8630 to tether, Verizon customer service told me it would work for me but Verizon's online phone feature compare tool says that the 8630 doesn't have mobile broadband. So I accessed Verizon's online chat tool and queried the online rep as to whether or not I could tether with the 8630, who also said "no" and who provided me with the list below of ones I can use to tether.
What am I missing here? Why isn't the 8630 on the list? I was focusing on the 8630 since it would be "free" to me, has some favorable reviews and would be easy to transition to from my current LG phone. I don't want to order the wrong phone. I suppose I could go into the store but I get an add'l $50 off if I order online and I don't know if I'll get straight info from the store.
LG Chocolate VX8500
LG Chocolate VX8550
LG Chocolate VX8550A
LG VX8350
LG VX8700
LG VX 9400
LG Venus VX8800
LG Voyager VX1000
LG enV VX9900
LG enV2 VX9100
Motorola MOTOKRZR K1M
Motorola Q9m
Motorola Q Black
Motorola Razr V3m
Motorola V6c World Edition
Palm Treo 700p and 700pwoc
Palm Treo 700wx
Blackberry 7130e
Blackberry 8703e
Blackberry 8830
Blackberry Pearl 8130
Blackberry Curve 8330
Samsung SCH i-760
Samsung SCH-u540
Samsung SCH-u740
Samsung SCH-u940
Verizon Wireless PN-820
Verizon Wireless XV6800
Verizon Wireless XV6900
Verizon Wireless SMT5800