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Internet tethering is on. If the icon is solid, your
device is connected to another device.
Bluetooth technology is on. If the icon is solid,
Bluetooth technology is connected.
NFC is on.
Tips: Choosing a connection
Your BlackBerry device is capable of a wide range of connections, to increase what you can do with
your device and how it interacts with other devices. Take a look at the list of connections to learn about
the different types of connections, some tips for when to use each connection, and maybe learn a few
things you didn't know you could do.
Network connections
Mobile network
A mobile network connection allows your BlackBerry device to make calls and, if you have a data
plan, use data services such as Internet browsing. In some locations, such as in a hospital or on an
airplane, you need to turn off your mobile network connection, but usually you can just leave your
mobile network connection on.
Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi network connection is another way to get data services on your device, but unlike using the
mobile network, using Wi-Fi doesn't add charges to your data plan. Your device is designed to try
to use saved Wi-Fi networks before it tries to use the mobile network for basic data functions such
as using the Internet or downloading apps. You can leave Wi-Fi on so that as soon as you're in
range of a saved Wi-Fi network, your device connects to it automatically, but remember that if you
leave Wi-Fi on all the time your battery can drain faster.
Connections between devices
USB
You can use a USB cable to create a two-way connection between your BlackBerry device and
your computer. When you connect your device to your computer using a USB cable, your device
appears on your computer as a removable storage device. Depending on the functionality of your
computer, you can usually use a USB connection to drag files between your computer and your
device.
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to create a direct connection between your BlackBerry
device and another Bluetooth enabled device. Although you can transfer files over a Bluetooth
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