How do you setup the xda to access the internet the cheapest way
i am using it with an o2 pay as you go simcard and O2 at this time wont allow me to access the internet by gprs!!!!
so can i use dial up with the pay as you go simcard
if so who should i use and how much will it cost a minute
or can i use another network
or should i just use o2 with a standard pay monthly package???
your advice would be gratefull
paul england/surrey
If you setup your phone to use the gsm connection you get full internet access with the O2 payg sim. My sim from O2 gives me 300 free minutes and 300 free sms if I topup a tenner a month, you also get the tenner of calls too. Gprs on payg will allow only wap which is cwap.
I've always found Freeserve the most reliable dial up provider. And it's a local rate number so shouldn't cost you the earth
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I just wanted to pass on my experience with a 900/1900mhz device on the Australian Telstra network (900/1800mhz) for any other aussie's thinking of buying a US model to save some cash.
I initially bought this with the expectation that GPRS probably wouldn't work, but I figured this wouldn't matter that much as long as the phone did.
Anyway, after a call to Telstra, they told me it should still work fine on the 900mhz band so I setup my account for access to the network, put in the details and hey presto! GPRS!
I did however discover a missing component. The support guy was walking me through the process and asked me to put in the proxy information....huh? Not there! Is this something that has been removed from the developer rom or is it just the Australian XDA that has this extra tab in the connection settings? Luckily Telstra also offer a non-proxy connection so I was able to get around this anyway.
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Guys,
If I was to activate the TV sub with a virgin SIM, and then swap it out to use my TMobile SIM would I still be able to use the TV function while the TMobile SIM is in there until the 30 days runs out?
Thanks
Dave.
wwaveydave said:
Guys,
If I was to activate the TV sub with a virgin SIM, and then swap it out to use my TMobile SIM would I still be able to use the TV function while the TMobile SIM is in there until the 30 days runs out?
Thanks
Dave.
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I don't have TV coverage in my area to check it out but from what I've heard you only need the virgin SIM to activate the subscription. Might actually work out cheaper to keep buying a new PAYG SIM and get the 90 initial trial, £10 for three months as opposed to £15 + a SIM (they do come with £5 calling credit still don't they?) that you can sell on to anyone who doesn't use the Lobster 700TV.
TV on non Virgin SIM
YES I do it at the moment with Orange SIM after unlocking via Virgin.
BUT you'll have to insert Virgin SIM every 30 days to renew TV licence.
No TV license update.
Well I unlocked mine, used Vodafone sim,replaced with Virgin to update license but no go!
Entered into explorer address bar Virgin sms my friend had sent.
www.mobiletvportal.co.uk/vm/index.asp?go=nextfile.asp
But it says I have a blocked ip address.Could it be because phone unlocked?
could i please have the unlock code for the lobster ive looked everywhere
Hi
Got one of these coming on Friday
Does the official Rom come with internet sharing?
Im using my hermes at the moment on orange pay as you go and I get free internet all day everyday through internet sharing ( to my laptop ) !
Will my New phone do the same? Or will I need to flash it?!
I cant work out either if I need to have a data plan included, I know I would need to using internet on the phone , but not sure through the internet sharing,
On my hermes at the moment Im on Orange and get free facebook , bebo ect on the phone, but all websites free through Internet sharing !!
Please help.
My UK Vodafone Touch Pro has an Internet Sharing icon under, Programs\Tools...
You select whether you want it enabled on USB or Bluetooth, and then which connection you want it to use...
Haven't yet tried it myself though....
Also be aware that the Vodafone Mobile Internet plan is subject to a 500MB per month fair usage allowance....I think if you go over that at any point you will be charged £1 per day for internet access for the remainder of the month....
Hi, thanks for the reply,so I get 500mb included do I ?
Im on the business txt plan - unlimited txt / 600 cross network minutes.
Depends. I believe they've recently been adding the Mobile Internet Plan to new personal contracts as standard.
As an existing Vodafone customer, I had to ring up and request that it was added to my plan. No idea how it'll work on a business tarrif.
I'd strongly suggest you give Vodafone a call to confirm your data plan, because unless they've changed their charges, the out-of-bundle data costs can be a lot more than £1 per day if you go over 15Mb each day...
Does any one know of a dual sim adapter that works on the X10??
I'm stuck on the Orange network for another 9 months and have really had enough of their poor data service.
I'm getting 36kbps download / 23kbps upload on 2G at the expensive of missing voice calls while using data and getting a terrible 69kbps download and 143kbps upload on 3G (which rarely works anyway).
I have tried to lower my tariff as low as possible to justify me signing up to Giff Gaff and using that full time instead but the lowest tariff Orange will take me to cost £25.
Would be great if I could use my Orange for voice calls (no problem there) and use a second sim card for data.
As always, any help and advice is appreciated
Hey,
I did a quick google search for "Xperiax10 dual sim adapter" and found a website called simore.eu. they sell an adapter thats compatiable with the X10.
I have no experience with these so I can't offer anymore info or advice unfortunately.
Co.
How to Use a Verizon Global Ready Phone Abroad and Use Your Computer as a Virtual Router
So if you’re planning a trip to and want internet/cell service without paying Roaming fees to your U.S service provider here is what you need to know to have access to Facebook, Vonage, Google maps, email and other apps while abroad. I am using the experience i learned while i travel to Cancun Mexico this will work for other Countrys also with GSM networks please refer too the APN setting below.
I will cover two bases one for your Global ready/Unlocked phone and the other for a personal Hotspot in your room or wherever your laptop will be your U.S cell provider hotspot will not work with a foreign sim, so this is only If you plan to purchase or have semi-free WiFi service from the Hotel to share internet with other devices like tablets other computers etc.
First I will cover your Smartphone:
The phone I used and test this with was mostly on my Droid Razr Maxx from Motorola from the Verizon network. This can also worked with a IPhone 4S (You need to call Verizon First before traveling) please check out this thread to use your iPhone Unlocking IPhone for International Travel (I know this is a Droid forum but your travel companion may have a iPhone)
Note: you only have to do this once per-iPhone after that it is global ready as long as you own it.
For a Android phone they are Global ready phones no need to call Verizon it is already ready. Popular Android phones that are Global ready ie. Razr, Razr Maxx, plus both HD versions also, The Samsung GS3 and GS4 etc.. are Global ready.
For those who don't know, All Verizon 4G phones carry a sim card inside. They can be replaced with a non-U.S carrier sim. (Make sure you insert the sim in the right way or it will not work.) If you try to use a non Verizon sim in the U.S it will be blocked by The Verizon network.
Verizon runs off of both GSM and CDMA networks but while aboard you have a option to change these features.
By pressing the menu button click System Setting> More / Wireless & Networks>Mobile Networks>Network Mode.
Step 1.
Most important leave your phone in airplane mode once you reach your destination you can still use WiFi while your phone is in this mode. While in Mexico or any country aboard you will need a local sim from any carrier that is GSM. A prepaid sim works great, some/most companies will make you pay a fee for the sim and they will not provide any help with setting your phone up to their services.
Here are two reasons why. #1 You did not buy it from them. #2 they really don't know your Verizon, AT&T and T-mobile phone setup, Yes it is different than the same phones they sell on their own network. So buying a prepaid sim card is your best option then paying roaming fees to your U.S carrier.
After you have you sim you purchase the Data amount you think you will need you I got 1GB which was way more than enough for 5 days. I was consistently using my phone checking in on Foursquare etc.. You will also receive a local phone number too. I used a telcel sim card In Cancun The Telcel company is located in the Hotel Zone # 2 Blvd Kukulcan Km 12.5 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Telcel is the best for 4g and internet service.
Mexico cellphone company's
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Telcel: Excellent coverage, You'll have to present your passport. It took no time set up the data service. (You need to know their APN settings for data service I will cover this below. I used The Vonage app to Talk to friends and family in the U.S for free they were able to call and text me while using the Vonage app on their smart phone and toll free numbers work with Vonage but not with the Mexico number.(I will cover how to set up Vonage before your travel below). There are other cheaper company's but none with the same coverage as Telcel. It worked everywhere compared to the company below.
Movistar: The underdog. Cheaper per-month. It is what the other phone used. I wanted to test both networks. The rate to call the USA from Mexico was only 2 pesos per minute (15 cents) but there are other options to call the U.S for free as stated above. Coverage is not great at all, but it wasn't to terrible either. It was really spotty while on the beach unlike Telcel. Traveling out of Cancun on a excursions there was next to none cellular service at all. A lot of the small towns didn't have Movistar coverage. You will end up roaming on a different network it will roam on the Telcel network instead yeah that's right I said Telcel.
Prices
Everyone wants to use their Android phone or iPhone for checking emails, translating Spanish and occasionally consulting Google Maps while lost. It is easy to setup data on your phone once you have a SIM card and money on the account. If you don't explicitly buy data you can still use data on your device, but it will be taken out of your account balance at a very expensive rate. The best thing to do is to sign up for a package deal. Movistar is $200 pesos ($15) for 1GB which expires in 1 month. If your stay is not long Telcel offers the same 1GB data service for 10 days.
To sign up for one of these packages after you have added money to your Movistar account you send a text message to a special number and money is automatically taken from your account balance to pay for your data package. For example, to sign up for 1GB over 30 days, a $200 peso plan, you send a text message to 100 that says "30 dias". $200 pesos will be removed from your Movistar account and you'll have a gig of data to use.
Telcel works in a different way but you don't not need to text any special number (if your purchase from their main Store) after you add money to your account. it is automatically applied only when you use any OXXO convenience store to refill your mobile service then you will need to text a special number which will be provided . I prefer going to Telcel Company just in case of a language barrier.
Note: That all Telcel prepaid plans are currently referred to as "Amigo". Click Here for Telcel Rate Rates are in pesos not dollars
Your sim card is good and can be reused up to 1 year after money runs out or time expires.
Current Exchange rate $1 USD = 13.2408 pesos.
Step 2
Lets get your internet service running:
After you have your sim and paid for data you need add the APN setting to your phone. I did have to add the APN to my Razr Maxx for 4G/3G coverage, As Same for the iPhone 4S to acquire the 3G data service. Insert your Telcel sim go to the one of the link below, click your phone software link. Its free no need to pay a company which will take you minutes to do. If your phone is running any Android you click the android manual setup for iPhone the iPhone manual setup. Here is Telcel APN setting for Cancun, Mexico . Here is Movistar APN settings
Click Here for a link to chose the carrier you will be using if traveling to another country besides mexico
Note: If you have a fully unlocked Smartphone that is not locked to any specific carrier in the United States, Canada or any other country you may not have to enter the APN setting manually.
How to Call and Text to the U.S for free and Receive Calls and Text from the U.S while abroad at no Charge.
I have used Vonage for a while to me it’s the best. I have used on trips to Europe and it has always work without any problems.
When setting up Vonage you must do it before your trip abroad because it will ask for your current U.S number for authorization and activation this number will not change once you use a foreign sim since your account is linked to your U.S number not your carrier.
You can add money to your Vonage account if you are planning on calling land lines or a Smartphone without the Vonage app attached to that smartphone number. (I notice a few times I used Vonage from Mexico to call a mobile phone that did not have Vonage, I was able to call them for free, which was a bonus). You can Call, send SMS and MMS threw Vonage at no additional charge to any Smartphone with the Vonage app.
There are other apps out there that do work the same way as Vonage. Viber, Call and text any Viber user for free. Whatsapp a texting app only no calling is available (yet).
These apps will use the data service you have purchase while abroad or if you have Wi-Fi enable on your phone if Wi-Fi is available they will use the Wi-Fi Data instead of Cellular Data. Almost every Hotel in Cancun makes you pay for Wi-Fi. If you are at a hotel that offers free Wi-Fi you are in luck but the service may be spotty in some areas in your hotel.
How to turn your computer into a Virtual (Personal) Router.
Our hotel the Grand Oasis Cancun provided internet for only 36 hours and you could only use it on one device which comes to my next option as using your Laptop as a Personal Router to broadcast Wi-Fi to any devices near your computer. Our room was on the Second level of the Pyramid at Grand Oasis and I was able to access it while at the VIP lounge below our room, before our supposedly free internet service ended.
I attempted using the hotel next door since I was getting a good signal from the Omni Hotel. They offered complimentary 24hr internet access using your browser as a way to track your use. Once you find the signal of the Omni it will open your browser I used Google Chrome, after it opens you go through a few simple steps and your ready.
I learned that after the 24 hours are up all you have to do is disconnect from their network, just run Ccleaner (free program) then find the Signal of the hotel and you will be given another 24 hours. What Ccleaner (<--download there) does is clears anything attached to your browser ie cookies temp files etc. it cleans your browser history giving you a way of not paying for the hotel fee of internet and giving you free Wi-Fi. This is only if you are next to the Omni hotel.
What you need to download to turn your computer into a hotspot need to say is this little easy to use program Virtual Router. Once it has download test at your home to make sure it works with you devices. This will work with Tablets, Phones and other computers that can’t find the Omni Wi-Fi signal. You’re welcome. To use it, is simple. Open program>make a password>select Wi-Fi and start VR.
I will state this as a precaution to my own well being, you cannot hold me responsible for providing you this info and you screwing it up. If you are unaware of your phone operation system before changing the APN setting, do a little research and find out.
Don't try to change the APN setting or adding them while on Verizon network wait until you get your Telcel sim. Never delete anything that says Verizon or your carrier of choice name, you may have problems when you return home with service.
Know before you go,
This does not apply just to Mexico you will need to enter the APN manually for the network you want to use in any Country in the world always use GSM network its saves battery life and is faster.
Note to reader: The Hotspot for Verizon Wireless did not work it will look for Verizon servers. I will update this when I find a Hotspot for Telcel. I also know The Foxfi app did not work either even the paid version.
Thanks for reading!!
Enjoy your trip.
All of this info is from my research and my own experience everyone is entitled of their own opinions I just hope others enjoy my write up and knowledge