First he's with Verizon, second, Sprint data is not unlimited (though they say 4G data IS, you are had pressed to find 4g areas). That said, I've tethered without separate dataplan (via root type set up/masking tether as cell surfing) on my WinMo phones and Blackberry without any extra charges. So, yeah there's that. Wifi Hotspot on a rooted Droid should not cost extra for Verizon. shouldn't even need a extra 'tether' plan just a regular phone data plan.

Two comments:

1. Almost any laptop with built-in wifi and Windows 7 can become a wifi hotspot with Connectify.

2. All Verizon Droids and any other Android phone will be able to be a wifi hotspot when Android version 2.2 rolls out. It's built into the Android OS. When it rolls out is determined by the carrier and the phone manufacturer, but most will be rolled out soon or early fall. Droid Incredible (Verizon), for example, is scheduled to be rolled out early August.

Just though I would post a final update and THANK YOU to everbody that helped me with this issue...

I ended up swapping my 16GB 3G for a 64GB 3G and paying the difference. After I did this, I found out that I could get a Palm Pre Plus (with mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot capabiliites) through Verizon for $50. Additionally, this would cause my monthly bill to DECREASE by $30 AND it includes UNLIMITED Wi-Fi. Obviously, I jumped at the offer....

Now that I have been using this setup for a few days... I still think that this was a better decision than using AT&T. However, once the HotSpot feature is turned on, the phone's battery is drained VERY quickly and the phone get seriously hot. A friend that has AT&T 3G for his IPad stated that he did not notice any difference in the level of service between his and mine.

If the world was perfect, I would look like Tom Selleck. We have to find solutions that work for who we are and where we are. I never use over 2GB, but for $5 more, I can afford to keep my unlimited plan. The main thing is that you found what works for you. Look into battery packs for your phone. A lot of manufacturers make some good ones.

Originally Posted by Xandor

The ONLY verizon phone I am aware of that acts as a hotspot is the droid x.

This is incorrect. The droid 2.2, droid x 2.1, the droid incredible 2.2, and the droid 2 all support a mobile wifi hotspot

Originally Posted by Xandor

The ONLY verizon phone I am aware of that acts as a hotspot is the droid x.

This is incorrect. The droid 2.2, droid x 2.1, the droid incredible 2.2, and the droid 2 all support a mobile wifi hotspot