3G/GPRS connection keeps getting dropped

[DarkWhisperer]

Hi,

Im using a Nokia 6680, with a Vodacom pre-paid simcard. When Im using GPRS/3G, my connection gets dropped if its idle for more than 15-20 seconds. As long as its downloading data, its fine. I purchased the phone on an MTN contract, and when I use my MTN card, I have no connectivity problems at all. Please can someone help me resolve this issue, or at least help me get informed on what the problem is.

Thanks in advance...

 

[rehd]

Check what number you are using to dial with your MTN si, if it is *99***1# then change the number to *99***2# for your vodacom sim..

 

[DarkWhisperer]

How do I check that?

 

[rehd]

check your number on the dial up connection in network connections.

 

[DarkWhisperer]

But Im not using my PC. Im using the GPRS/3G on my phone. And there is no "Dial Up connection" anywhere in my phones settings.

 

[rehd]

Ok, my apologies, then on the phone, go into your network settings and see if you can change the band on the phone to 3G only or UMTS...

 

[nsolomon]

connection problem

i suspect you are having the same problem as me have you tested your connection in a different area?, vodacom seems to be wierd in some of the areas

 

[DarkWhisperer]

Under Network -> Network mode, I have a choice between "Dual Mode"(current), and "GSM". No sign of 3G only or UMTS.

Its not an area/tower problem. Both my brothers live with me, use Vodacom as well, and have absolutely no problems.

 

[Gunny]

If thats the case its probably your access point or browser settings try sending the internet.GPRS settings to your phone again.

 

[DarkWhisperer]

@Gunny: Doesnt help. Tried it a few times. No change. Even a full phone reset & re-download of settings resulted in the same problem. Could it perhaps be a phone hardware problem? Could that result in such a subtle problem?

 

[DarkWhisperer]

Well, guys, I think I have resolved the issue.

I suspect it was problem because I use both MTN & Vodacom GPRS on the same phone(by swapping sims). Under Packet Data, somehow the Access Point value was blank. I set it to the Access Point value in Internet.GPRS, and my connection seems to be staying solid. I just got to remember to change it to the MTN equivalent when I change cards(Almost never).

Thanks for all your help I really appreciate it.