Use Windows Phone 8 internet connection on desktop trough USB or Bluetooth

Question

I would like to use Windows Phone 8 internet connection on my desktop computer, it doesn't have wireless network card so I can't use phone's wireles access point.

So only other options are Bluetooth and USB cable, is it possible to use those for phone internet connection sharing ?

Solution

Depends if your phone contract provider allows this. I wasn't able to until I upgraded my contract. They may charge you for tethering.

Otherwise: Navigate to Settings, System, Internet Sharing. Turn sharing on and plug your phone in to your computer with the usb cable.

Comments

[user1984103]

As a heads up, this process is called "Tethering". You might be able to find more information on google under the search "Windows 8 phone USB tethering".

[Justin Love]

See also: windowsphone.stackexchange.com/q/3944/106

[Chakshita Shetty]

@RowlandShaw cool :), could you please make an answer so I can accept it since it's much better than currently accepted asnwer.

[Chakshita Shetty]

I did that before, it only gives me choice to import files and photos, so I suppose that I must call my provider, thanks

[Andrew]

This method allows other devices to share your PC connection. I think the question is asking the other way around!