well so much for $20 for unlimited GPRS from t-mobile...
it's now FREE!!
I just found out T-Mobile has free unlimited GPRS.
The thing is, it's limited to webbrowsing and POP email.
If you pay $0, you get access to ports 80, 110, and 25. it's supposed to be wap only but it accesses http sites as well.
downside: cant access ssl, ftp, instant messenger, etc (anything that uses other ports). for that, you have to pay the $20 per month.
i just dumped my $20/month plan this evening cause i can do without those other ports, is it wooth $20/month to use IM? i dont think so. free unlimited gprs webbrowsing owns
oh yeah, and the aim client on the ppc can be set to port 80, so it works.
now i switched from internet2.voicestream.com (which stopped working for me once i called in and cancelled the $20/month data plan) to wap.voicestream.com and i still browse sites, send email, etc.
no bank site access (ssl) but bank access isn't worth $20/month, i'll wait to be on my desktop for that.
-arebelspy
you are a... GENEOUS!! (is that how its spelled? )
now, have u figured out how to get and send MMS from pocket pc, without ordering Tzones? :roll:
MMS is no longer part of the T-Zones. With the same changes for the "Included WAP Access" also came "Unlimited Picture Messaging". They've made it where you don't have to do T-Zones for sending/receiving MMS. HOWEVER, you are charged $0.25/MMS that you send/receive. There is a promotion for $4.99/mo that gives you Unlimited Picture messaging through 12/31/04. After that date it reverts down to 50 for the $4.99.
Hope that sheds some light now on the matter.
Thanks for that info. I'm Looking forward to using it when i get my XDA II in a few days.
They won't list zero cost features on the site. All phone plans come with the free WAP access now. If your phone isn't working with it, contact Customer Care and ask them if it's on your account. They will add it i'm sure.
It was originally setup to allow customers to download ringtones and wallpaper without signing up for the monthly fee. Seems like this is a small little suprise for us tho!
I tried it and is not working for me. Are you sure that I can just call CS and they'll add it to my account?. I don't want to spoil people's luck. Maybe is an oversight from them
Ive used both, and if your not going to use the gprs for anything too overbaring go 4 it, but with the wap access, it limits alot, plus is significantly slower
btw: im sure TMO will charge u for sumthing extra sooner or later
(pps) (i have a feeling there are undercover TMO employees spying) :!:
you need to use the address wap.voicestream.com
it's not slower, it's the same speed.
it is limited in that you only get web browsing and emails (ports 25, 80, 110 and 143 for smtp, http, pop, and imap respectivly), if you want all the ports (for instant messaging, ftp, ssl, etc) you need to get the $20/month data plan.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=237460
-arebelspy
i guess this is all US based stuff. Any ways to get cheaper/free GPRS in UK anyone?
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it's not slower, it's the same speed.
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so then why was it that when i was downloading a 2mb file it would take 15-20 minz....not it takes 5-7 minz :?:
OK, I tried and it keeps not working for me, I called T-mo and they say that that is only for regular handsets, that for us, we would need a data plan, they even xferred me to tier2 people, (which were clueless) and he said that in order for me to take advantage of the internet, I have to pay.
I said for the to reset my settings in their end, but they said that they have nothing to reset, since I don't have any data plan.
I have tried all, changed the internet2.voicestream.com for wap.voicestream.com, try making a new connection, with all those settings, and nothing. Anybody know any clues?
try internet3.voicestream.com
-arebelspy
internet3.voicestream.com is for their VPN option ($19.99/mo)
internet2.voicestream.com is for their non-VPC option ($19.99/mo)
wap.voicestream.com is for their WAP service (all other devices)
I thought I also saw somewhere the address wap.myvoicestream.com. Now I can't remember which one works.
internet3 has worked for some people without data plans (only the free wap service). no idea why.
try them all to try to make it work, lol.
-arebelspy
Arkhangel said:
I thought I also saw somewhere the address wap.myvoicestream.com. Now I can't remember which one works.
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Yea its the T-Zones home page, try it and see ( http://wap.myvoicestream.com ).
Oh yea I forgot to mention that it only works with a WAP browsers.
HTH
what are the instructions for setting this up? I just opened IE and it works but I wonder if im being charged per minute?
Nope, T-Mobile no longer counts MBs, minutes, anything. Every plan has free browsing (free access to ports 25, 80, 110, and 143).
-arebelspy
can't email other than optonline???
i have the imate ... i set up the account with my email as [email protected] using mail.optonline.net incoming /outgoing now i can recieve from everyone ..i can only email out to another @optonline.net account .......no @aol.com or business account [email protected](my business address at work)... so what iam doing wrong....please help
I swear! I didnt think T-mobile could get any ... more ... better than AT&T. I was, once again, wrong.
the pge http://wap.myvoicestream.com does not seem to come up on PocketIE - a post above says that PIE can handle wml pages...
So, is the address incorrect, or is it PIE that cannot handle WAP?
J
Im sure this is a fairly basic question for you guys buy here Go’s!
I have recently become the proud owner of an XDA IIs , Question is I have set up my GPRS settings as per instructions from O2, So web browsing, text and MMS all seems to be fine, However is it also possible to access my POP3 account via GPRS / LAN ??
Account in question is an easilymail account server address “customermail.easily.co.uk “ seems to work if I swap back to dial up and access via wanadoo / yahoo dial up
(O2 access is PAYG online 300)
Any thoughts / help much appreciated
You can't access a pop account via GPRS, you have to access it through O2's Mobile web service. You should have the settings in your IIs
it depend on the network you use i can recieve my mails from my normal internet pop3 mail box but i cant send them over SMTP
which i asume is because my cellphone network block the ports of SMTP but not pop3
O2 UK have 2 different types of GPRS access WAP & Mobile WEB.
Normally you would use the O2 Mobile Web GPRS settings to get full internet access. Unfortunatly this is not available to O2 PAYG customers only contract/post pay customers. As a PAYG customer you can only use the WAP GPRS.
Its something i have had a row with them recently. I always knew it was not available but on the online info for the PAYG it clearly stated that the free 1MB GPRS was for WAP & WEB access. But after complaining and even telling them if it is true then they are false advertising and i would be complaining to trading standards they confirmed its not available.
They have even now restricted Dialup GSM WAP access to WAP only. That used to provide full internet access although at the slower speed of 9600. My contract sim gives me 500 free GSM WAP minutes and the online PAYG cards my wife and daughter use give 300 GSM WAP Minutes with the £10 topup. So i made quite a lot of use of it originally.
If you don't mind the extra hassle there are some wap email sites that will grab and display your pop email for you.
wsp://mail2web.com/pda/
That is actually PDA formatted instead of wap formatted. You can also access it from PC but just change the wsp:// to http://
Hope this helps
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Probably teaching granny to suck eggs here but just in case you don't know, the SMTP server for O2 uk is smtp.o2.co.uk
using this with your incoming email server should allow you to send as well as receive when using UK O2 mobile web tariff. This obviously won't work via WiFi but U should still be able to receive.
I have an o2 XDA Exec, o2 ROM
I don't apear to be able to download email to my XDA using GPRS, I can using WIFI, or through the USB cable.
I have set up a number of different e-mail accounts including using Authenticated (and non) e-mail servers from different providers.
I can connect to the internet on internet explorer, but when I try to access my e-mail at the same time, I get no joy. The message from my inbox is always "Messages cannot be downloaded to your mobile device. Make sure you are connected and that your e-mail account settings are correct. Then, try yo download messages again."
I have set an account up to connect using Work, and another account setup to connect using The Internet, but none work
I have tried leaving the GPRS connection permanently open as suggested elsewhere, but that has failed to work also
Hi mate,
Your on O2 right?
Text
UPDATE
to
80202
This will download any network updates and settings to your handset.
If you are struggling, call o2 one of the staff will do it from their end, then switch your Xda off after an hour and the changes should have been made.
Hope this helps
I tried the update service by text, but no joy. I have contacted the operator, so I will let you know how I get on.
Thanks for your help
Still no joy. Spoke to o2 Customer Services (Data Management), very helpful people.
I can make the XDA pickup e-mail from an o2 test account, but not from my mail accounts. I even put the same sim card into an XDA II and it collected the e-mail fine. I can still collect e-mail from my WiFi connection, so the account settings are correct on the Exec. I am completely stumped. If anyone can work out a solution for these, then a Blue Peter badge will be sourced and shipped to them!! :lol:
in my mms settings for o2 i have
server name - O2UK
gateway - 193.113.200.195
port no - 9201
server address - http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002
wap version WAP 1.2
outgoing email should be smtp.o2.co.uk
Listen do you have a 3 g SIM from o2?
let me know how you get on with these....cheers, Nep :wink:
Hi Nep,
I do not currently have a 3G sim, but one is on its way to me, should hopefully arrive in the morning. The MMS settings don't relate to GPS do they? Looking at my o2 Active settings for the GPRS connection, they read
Connection Name O2 Active
Modem Cellular Line (GPRS, 3G)
Access point name wap.o2.co.uk
username o2wap
password asterisked out
domain blank
Afdvanced settings
TCP/IP = Server-assigned ip addresses, no options selected
Servers = Use server-assigned addresses
As always, yuor time and efforts are greatly appreciated
All sorted
Sorted it....
I set up a new GPRS connection using (some of) the settings roughly laid out here http://flash.o2.co.uk/productsservices/mobileweb/pdfs/Pocket PC manual set up instructions.pdf
Changed the access point to MOBILE.O2.CO.UK and Voila, I have a happy GPRS connection.
Thanks for your help Nep,
Excellent news, great job all round.
How do you find your connection to your PC, is activesync working ok for you?
No real problems with ActiveSync once I got it setup, which was most of the problem. I ad to get the very latest (but hardly greatest) version from MS.
Now, so long as I don't have ZoneAlarm running, I can synchornise with issue
cool will re-install and drop mcafee to see what's what.
Cheers again...
I have several questions that I should ask Cingular but I think I will ask them here first.
All I have is the Media Net Max Bundle (Unlimited) with 200 text messages 19.95 per month.
1. I have a MSN Live account. When using Pocket MSN does this cost me text messages or any extra cost?
2. When talking on the phone I cant use the internet connection, but I connected my USB to the PC with an active connection and bam I can surf while talking on the phone. Does this cost anything in MB used at Cingular?
3. Where do I increase the time the screen stays on and the keyboard stays lit?
4. With Outlook or POP3 email I cant find where to setup SMTP to send emails. I need to setup 4 pop emails to have them check automatically.
Has anyone ever experienced and GSM buzzing noise on their phone, PDA or Razr?
Sorry for the questions.
Redneck
1.
Pocket MSN is connecting either via WLAN or GPRS - you do not send your messages via SMS, so, in worst case you pay for GPRS (depending on your data plan).
2.
Not sure how you can enjoy talking and surfing at the same time on the 8125 but first: You can stay online while having a phone call via GPRS or WLAN. Prices depend on your data plan - you should contact Cingular for an actual price list!
3.
You can adjust the backlight by tapping on START - SETTINGS - SYSTEM - Backlight. An adjustment of the keyboard backlight time is not possible.
4.
Click on START - MESSAGING, then on MENU at the bottom right and select EXTRAS - NEW ACCOUNT - here you set up your email and messaging accounts.
No, I did not experience that!
I assume with my media bundle being unlimited then hopefully no additional charges will be there.
Thanks, Junner