I have a straight. talk phone. can. I use. a usb. cable. to connect. to my. laptop. to use. internet

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Connect your phone with your laptop via USB cable and on your phone go to Settings -> More networks -> Tethering and portable hotspot -> Enable USB Tethering..
Path might be different for your phone but it should be similar.
Connect your phone with your laptop via USB cable and on your phone go to Settings -> More networks -> Tethering and portable hotspot -> Enable USB Tethering..
Path might be different for your phone but it should be similar.
 
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