Ipad "3" and Internet Tethering

[bwana]

OK well for Cell C this worked:
I just put the APN "Internet" into both fields under Settings -> Mobile Data -> APN Settings, then turned on Personal Hotspot under Settings -> General -> Network

The Personal hotspot setting isnt there unfortunately.

 

[Beri]

While that's true bwana, isn't the Vodacom rep on this site a high level executive? Can't s/he do something about it?

according to Jannie it is apple that needs to fix it.

 

[leon-pe]

OK well for Cell C this worked:
I just put the APN "Internet" into both fields under Settings -> Mobile Data -> APN Settings, then turned on Personal Hotspot under Settings -> General -> Network

same here. simply entered "internet" at both APN fields and it works perfect

 

[bwana]

OK well for Cell C this worked:
I just put the APN "Internet" into both fields under Settings -> Mobile Data -> APN Settings, then turned on Personal Hotspot under Settings -> General -> Network

You say both fields - well I have APN: (currently internet) followed by Username and Password which are currently blank.

 

[thed33p]

I'm on Vodacom and recently logged a HelloPeter complaint about this - maybe do the same if you're feeling done-in by......

 

[Beri]

I'm on Vodacom and recently logged a HelloPeter complaint about this - maybe do the same if you're feeling done-in by......

i hope you can get something out of them. They are saying it is apple that are blocking it. Keep us informed

 

[Gambit]

I found this solution on Hello Peter from an MTN Rep. The person complaining confirmed that it worked for their MTN iPad 3. I might give it a go tonight to see if it works for a Vodacom ipad3. Unless someone has already tried it and let me know not to waste my time.

http://www.hellopeter.com/mtn/complaints-to-compliments/personal-hotspot-on-ipad-3-837286

Thank you for bringing this to our attention via the Hello Peter website. We appreciate that you have made us aware of the issues that you have experienced.

There is a fix for this problem. In order to rectify this, you would need to restore the device. Please ensure that you back up all your information before proceeding with this option. You can back up via iTunes or iCloud.
Once you have successfully backed up your device information, process the "restore" on the device. After restoring the device, the iPad will restart on its own. When it restarts, it will offer the option for you to accept carrier settings. Please reject. Click "NO"
Once this is done, you will be able to access personal hotspot without this issue and you can then restore from your backup.

Apologies for this.

Rest assured, it is not our intention to displease you. We look forward to improving on the service delivery to you.

Regards
Somayya
MTN Service Provider
REQ:810643

 

[bwana]

I found this solution on Hello Peter from an MTN Rep. The person complaining confirmed that it worked for their MTN iPad 3. I might give it a go tonight to see if it works for a Vodacom ipad3. Unless someone has already tried it and let me know not to waste my time.

http://www.hellopeter.com/mtn/complaints-to-compliments/personal-hotspot-on-ipad-3-837286

I'll give it a shot.

Edit: it doesn't seem to have made a difference.

 

[Crimson]

Vodacom Prepaid

I'll give it a shot.

Edit: it doesn't seem to have made a difference.

A friend of mine cut up his prepaid sim he used in a dongle and at first it didn't work on the iPad 3 but he retyped the iphone.vodacom.za apn i and restarted and the Hotspot section appeared in settings , My data contract sim (actual micro sim) on Vodacom doesn't seem to want to want the Hotspot setting at all thus far.

 

[mubz]

I can confirm it works on Cell C, really interested to know about 8ta.

well, the wifi hotspot works on the iphone 4s with 8ta, so it should work on the new ipad as well.

 

[bwana]

well, the wifi hotspot works on the iphone 4s with 8ta, so it should work on the new ipad as well.

Yeah, but it doesnt.

 

[Gambit]

I'll give it a shot.

Edit: it doesn't seem to have made a difference.

In Settings->General->About what is listed under carrier?

Also what APN are you using?

 

[thed33p]

iphone.vodacom.za

 

[bwana]

In Settings->General->About what is listed under carrier?

Also what APN are you using?

8Ta 12.1

My apn is: internet

 

[thed33p]

i hope you can get something out of them. They are saying it is apple that are blocking it. Keep us informed

Vodacom's response:

"Please be advised that we have received feedback from our Advanced Data Division and they advised that we have requested feedback from Apple regarding this feature. However we have not received an update as yet.

Please note that Vodacom does not have an agreement with Apple to sell the Ipad, therefore you will need to query this with the 3rd party as to when this feature will be available."




Could I please ask somebody on MTN, CellC or 8-ta >WITH WORKING HOTSPOT< on iPad 3 to paste a screenshot so I can forward this to Vodacom?

 

[Quey_Quick]

Works on my S2...

/runs

 

[bwana]

Works on my S2...

/runs

As it does on the iPhone but this thread is about the new iPad . . . which is a tablet.

 

[Quey_Quick]

As it does on the iPhone but this thread is about the new iPad . . . which is a tablet.

Works on my Galaxy Tab too...hee hee

Just felt like stirring.

 

[thed33p]

Nobody with a screenshot?

 

[Beri]

Vodacom's response:

"Please be advised that we have received feedback from our Advanced Data Division and they advised that we have requested feedback from Apple regarding this feature. However we have not received an update as yet.

Please note that Vodacom does not have an agreement with Apple to sell the Ipad, therefore you will need to query this with the 3rd party as to when this feature will be available."




Could I please ask somebody on MTN, CellC or 8-ta >WITH WORKING HOTSPOT< on iPad 3 to paste a screenshot so I can forward this to Vodacom?

Did you send this to Jannie? does not sound correct