Virgin Mobile GPRS/EDGE Settings

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Can someone please post the manual settings? The automatic download settings do not work for my phone/PDA , only get message saying i need to do it manually.

I tried the APN: "internet" effect [same settings as MTN/Voda which i already have on my phone] , not working.
 
diabolus said:
Can someone please post the manual settings? The automatic download settings do not work for my phone/PDA , only get message saying i need to do it manually.

I tried the APN: "internet" effect [same settings as MTN/Voda which i already have on my phone] , not working.
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APN is "vdata"
 
I have a Nokia 9500
Here are SOME settings i received over the air...
Bearing in mind there is some error with my settings cause they're "Supposed to work" yet they don't.

Name: WAP-GPRS
Network ID: Internet
GPRS Access point name: vdata
Username:
Password:
(those are blank)

Proxies
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Proxy Protocol: HTTP
Use Proxy server:Yes
Proxy server: 196.31.116.241
Port number: 8080
No Proxy for: 196.31.116.241
IPv6 DNS Mode: Manual
Primary IPv6 DNS: fec0:0:0:ffff::1
Secondary IPv6 DNS: fec0:0:0:ffff::1

Those are some settings - hope they help... i'm still tryin to get mine working
 
Option Globe Trotter 3G+ Data Card

I have tried Piesangs recommendation on how to get connected, but I am
failing to come right:

Piesang wrote:
"The steps to take when you receive your card:

1. Remember to go to "Control Panel", "Phone & Modem Settings", "Choose your modem" and insert the following string: at+cgdcont=1,"ip","vdata","",0,0

2. Activate your SIM. *124*1*yournumber#

3. Dial 123 and ask them to activate DATA on your sim

4. If they ask your details tell them that you have a Virgin Mobile number and that they can link the two then you don't have to give all your details again.

5. Make a billable call from your Virgin Mobile sim. (10-15sec) You can do from your MTN Fasklink Software.

6. Connect to the net and enjoy the Cheapest Prepaid Mobile Internet in South Africa."

Unfortunately it went as follows:

1) OK
2) Done
3) They did not know what I am talking about. Siad they escalate the call and it might be resolved tomorrow?
4) N/A
5) Done
6) Error 619 using the normal windows dailup.

Please help
 
SJB said:
I have tried Piesangs recommendation on how to get connected, but I am
failing to come right:

Piesang wrote:
"The steps to take when you receive your card:

1. Remember to go to "Control Panel", "Phone & Modem Settings", "Choose your modem" and insert the following string: at+cgdcont=1,"ip","vdata","",0,0

2. Activate your SIM. *124*1*yournumber#

3. Dial 123 and ask them to activate DATA on your sim

4. If they ask your details tell them that you have a Virgin Mobile number and that they can link the two then you don't have to give all your details again.

5. Make a billable call from your Virgin Mobile sim. (10-15sec) You can do from your MTN Fasklink Software.

6. Connect to the net and enjoy the Cheapest Prepaid Mobile Internet in South Africa."

Unfortunately it went as follows:

1) OK
2) Done
3) They did not know what I am talking about. Siad they escalate the call and it might be resolved tomorrow?
4) N/A
5) Done
6) Error 619 using the normal windows dailup.

Please help
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If you go to this link then you'll see that there is a problem with the 3G profile on the new sim. So you won't be able to connect using your data card.

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=49143
 
Note that VM (and other non-Voda SIMS) will not work in a Voda HSDPA card

Charl and others trying to use a VM SIM in the new Voda HSDPA cards: don't waste your time! Voda has admitted the new cards are locked to their network, so you can only use a Voda SIM. MTN data cards (almost identical apart from the branding) do not appear to be locked.

I understand customer pressure is now being put on Voda to change this (illegal?) locking policy, with several customer complaints now pending. I am one of the unhappy (and rather vocal....) customers who has demanded a replacement for the locked card and have been promised one today at Vodaworld Midrand. Will keep the forum updated.
 
Terencek said:
I understand customer pressure is now being put on Voda to change this (illegal?) locking policy
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Technically yes.
 
SJB said:
3. Dial 123 and ask them to activate DATA on your sim
3) They did not know what I am talking about. Siad they escalate the call and it might be resolved tomorrow?
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It is supposed to be enabled by default.
 
Make it sticky

The Virgin settings should be made a sticky thread. Virgin will send them to you, everything except the APN - vdata setting, but it would still be helpful to have a reference here.
 
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