Android Blackberry kept Internet connection after tether removed

bfigueroa

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Android Blackberry connected to a laptop via hardwire tether using Verizon network services remained connected to Internet after use of phone app to disconnect, i.e., phone indicated had successfully disconnected but laptop network center showed laptop still had an internet connection via ?Andriod?. With no tether attached between the Blackberry and the laptop could still access the internet ? had full functionality including the use of Skype. Note: was in an area where there were no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hot spots available. Rebooted laptop and connection automatically returned. Used Blackberry to make a call and connection dropped but as soon as ended call the connection was automatically reestablished. Finally was able to disconnect only after turning Blackberry off and removing the battery. Then after turning phone back on reconnected the Blackberry to the laptop with the tether and established a connection. At this point, all was back to ?normal?. Called Verizon, using Skype and no tether, and was informed this was not possible. Makes no sense to me but it happened. Any thoughts as to what allowed internet access via the Blackberry without being tethered? Thanks Bob
 

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