How to use a T-Mobile cell phone as a bluetooth modem from Linux

Short instructions on how to use a Bluetooth enabled cell phone as a modem (allowing you to log into the Internet while mobile). A few of the commands are T-mobile specific (Look for internet3.voicestream.com), but most of the rest would apply to any service provider. With T-Mobile, you must have an activated data plan to use your phone as a modem. I am grandfathered into a plan called "T-Mobile Internet VPN" for 19.95 a month, but believe the current rate is closer to $40 a month. Continue reading