For my original motorola droid, I purchased an app called PDANet. It is software on the PC and an app on the phone. Uses the phone as a proxy to send the internet traffic out. No monthly fee from VZW and they don't know I'm not browsing from the phone. Worth the $20 bucks for the app. (The only app I've ever purchsed) Works good enough for surfing and VPN connection to work. No issues with speed - sometimes, drop connection... Happens, but not a big deal to me. Good luck.