R50 Uncapped 24hrs - Discussion

Can I use my phone as a modem for my laptop, and how does it work?:wtf:
 
Dopey said:
Can I use my phone as a modem for my laptop, and how does it work?:wtf:
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Most if not all cellphones can be used as modems. You would need to install the software package that came with your phone. Then you would need to create a dial up network connection, if there wasn't a feature for this in the software suite for your phone.

What phone do you have?
 
Dopey said:
Can I use my phone as a modem for my laptop, and how does it work?:wtf:
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What handset do you own? Connect your phone to your PC via USB, you must have this in order to connect... Also you can use bluetooth, if your laptop has the feature, or an external usb bluetooth (+ software). For some brands like Nokia, you need not install anything, simply connect phone and go to network connection and set up a connection from there. Other brands though you have to install the drivers manually, as well as the software.
You said it, your mobile will act as a modem for the PC, thus you'll be able to connect via it's GSM (GPRS, EDGE, 3.5G etc) connection. No fancy configurations take place... It's as simple as that.
 
Dopey said:
I Have a Nokia 6303
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Oh gosh... What baited you to buy this piece of $hit? No HSDPA, no 3G... Anyways, if it came with a cable and a CD, just install PC suite to be on the safe side. Install software, after installation is done, plug cable to handset. Should auto/self-install drivers etc, after select 'Connect to Internet,' there you are you're set. Now open your Mozilla and browse. For faster download speeds, use IDM, DAP, JDownloader ofcoarse.
 
Khanya said:
Oh gosh... What baited you to buy this piece of $hit? No HSDPA, no 3G... Anyways, if it came with a cable and a CD, just install PC suite to be on the safe side. Install software, after installation is done, plug cable to handset. Should auto/self-install drivers etc, after select 'Connect to Internet,' there you are you're set. Now open your Mozilla and browse. For faster download speeds, use IDM, DAP, JDownloader ofcoarse.
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Loooong story, plz explaine "Mozilla and browse. For faster download speeds, use IDM, DAP, JDownloade"
I'm kinda new to this stuff.
 
Haha another noob... How old are you? Own a laptop and don't know about these things... Anyways you'll be stuck on your GPRS handset at snail's pace speeds.

Mozilla is a web browser; known as Mozilla Firefor... Just like Internet Explorer/Opera. After you've initiated connection with your phone, you can proceed in using the Internet on your PC.
 
What can i say , phone came with the wife, Im useing a Black Berry but it is on contract.
 
Ok.. Say guys can contract oaks (MTN) subscribe to this service? Well I think you/they can. You can utilise your BB and get faster speeds.
 
Oh, I was under the impretion that this is for Pay-as-you-go only. So can I buy a R50 voucher and use if on my BB even if i hav BIS?
 
Well theoraticaly, yes... Just change APN in your PC connection to myMTN or internet, so it doesn't tamper with the BB's connection. Make sure first you can purchase it.
 
Khanya said:
Well theoraticaly, yes... Just change APN in your PC connection to myMTN or internet, so it doesn't tamper with the BB's connection. Make sure first you can purchase it.
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Thank a lot for your help. Will try even if i have to use wifes phone (the slooooow one)
 
This bundle is only available on prepaid,how do we use it because mtn is not selling prepaid modems...and they know it needs bravery to sign an mtn data contract
 
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