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Q: Where can MTN SP customers check up on their usage / account online

A: Go to https://callquest.mtnsp.co.za and register (if you aren't already registered). This is only for MTN service provider customers as far as I know. Particularly useful if you don't have a handset (e.g. data card users). Thanks to Magus for this. I have read that people have been frustrated with this service...
 
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How do I set up GPRS on my phone (sony)

Below is what I got for my sony erricsson T610, for other phones menus will vary.

STEP 1



Open Menu

Select Connectivity

Select Data comm.

Select Preferred service.

Select GPRS.

Return to Data Comm. and then open Data accounts

Select New account

Select GPRS data.

Type MTN-GPRS, press OK.

Fill your parameters as shown below:

APN


internet

User id


Leave Blank

Password


Leave Blank

Press Save.

Return to Connectivity and then open WAP options

Select WAP profiles

Select New profile.

Type MTN-GPRS, press OK.

Fill your parameters as shown below:

Connect using:


MTN-GPRS

IP address:


196.011.240.251

Press Save.

Highlight MTN-GPRS and then press Select.

Highlight MTN-GPRS and then press Edit.

Open Advanced

tceleS Change homepage.

Type MTN-GPRS, press OK.

Type http://www.mtn.co.za/wap and press OK.

Open Security and select Off.



Open Menu

tceleS Connectivity

Select Data comm.

Select Preferred service.

Select GPRS.

Return to Data Comm. and then open Data accounts

Select New account

Select GPRS data.

Type MTN-MMS, press OK.

Fill your parameters as shown below:

APN


myMTN

User ID


mtnms

Password


mtnmms

Press Save.

Return to Connectivity and then open WAP options

Select WAP profiles

Select New profile.

Type MTN-MMS, press OK.

Fill your parameters as shown below:

Connect using:


MTN-MMS

IP address:


196.011.240.251

Press Save.



Step 2

Press Menu

Select Messaging

Select Picture

Select Options

Enter the following information

Message Server


http://mms.mtn.co.za/mms/wapenc

Connect Using


MTN-MMS

Done.
 
A good question, I say Mister.

Here's a question: (Might be usefull)

Q:
How do I get hold of someone at MTNsp that actually knows something (or anything) about data services and products, especially data bundle packages?

A:
Well sur, as Hydrofire, bless his soul, so kindly pointed out, them normal ol' folk at MTNsp don't know much abou' them data servin' and stuff, so what yous gut to do is select option five (now say it with me y'all: faaave). That would be thar blackberries and data servin' line. Na, yous just keep on pressing them buttons. Afta getting to the berry line, yous gut push one fo data servin and den three for them friendly folk with them black berries. They be sure to undo all them thar tying that those nasty people at the other helpdesk had dun to yo berries and such.
If those nasty dumb*** folk at MTNsp aint givin' you no such option, I highly recommend yous start askin' fo them kind berry-fixin' folk. They'll fix you up nice and solid.
 
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Data bundles on Mychoice contracts

Why can one not convert the airtime on the mychoice 150 contract to a data bundle?
 
Data Bundles on Mychoice Packages

Data Bundles are added onto existing price plans, at a lower cost than on the price plan. So in order to give you the lower rates, we need to deplete the data bundle first. When this is done, the out of bundle rate applies, and the mychoice 150 value will be depleted.
 
3G connection

Hi how do i know if i am connected to a edge network i got my 3G enabled simcard today and it was activated. but my acsess points still are GPRS points even after running the settings wizzand on my nokia 6680. i sould be on a edge network as i get the Yello broadband and i live in knysna.
 
Connecting to EDGE

Hi

Regarding MTN and the data connection. The settings that you originally receive for MTN GPRS will also be used when connecting to EDGE or 3G. The coverage area and handset will determine the speed at which you connect.

If you have a handset that supports EDGE and you are in an area that displays "Yello Braodband" then your handset will automatically connect at the EDGE speed.

The same applies to 3G.

Hope this helps

Regards
 
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AIRCARD 850 PC CARD

3G HSDPA Technology

Fully functional on HSDPA, UMTS, EDGE, and GPRS networks, the AirCard® 850 utilizes the 2100 MHz frequency band for European and Asian customers. The AirCard 850 is backwards compatible to EDGE/GPRS/GSM networks on all four frequency bands (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), for worldwide use in areas where a WCDMA (UMTS) network is not available.* Global roaming gives users access to information, anytime, anywhere!


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

KEY FEATURES
Transmit wireless data at speeds up to 1.8Mbps over 2100 MHz HSDPA capable UMTS networks

Windows 98SE, NT, Me, XP, 2000

Backwards compatible to UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM

Simple installation and use

Supported by Sierra Wireless developer tools for third party user interface and applications

Rugged and reliable design
 
MTN settings on Vodafone

Hi
I recently got the sharp 902 handset. This being a vodafone, i cannot setup gprs using *123#. Any ideas how i might accomplish this some other way?
 
Ranvir said:
Hi
I recently got the sharp 902 handset. This being a vodafone, i cannot setup gprs using *123#. Any ideas how i might accomplish this some other way?
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Could you please PM me your number I'll try and send you the forced settings maybe they'll work.

Let me know

MTNDD
 
Can I get MTN data on a new Huawei Vodafone 3G card?

I recently upgraded to a new Huawei E620 3G/EDGE card, from Vodacom, thus Vodafone branded, and I'm running Vodafone's Dashboard 7 software. But unlike my previous experience with an earlier Vodafone card and software, I don't seem to be able to get online with my MTN data-enabled SIM-card -- which works fine for data in my phone, just not with the data card.

Can someone help? Do I need special settings etc, or has Vodacom/fone blocked access to their non-preferred networks (e.g. MTN) with the new card and software? Trying to phone the MTN helpdesk is guaranteed to flatten every cell battery you have....

Thanks a lot

terencek
 
The Vodacom Huawei data card AFAIK is not network locked. Your problem seems to be the Vodacom dashboard S/W.

Get the MTN dashboard S/W. There you could select the network of your choice.

(I am not sure where you can download it. It is supplied with the MTN Huawei data card)
 
zaphod said:
The Vodacom Huawei data card AFAIK is not network locked. Your problem seems to be the Vodacom dashboard S/W.

Get the MTN dashboard S/W. There you could select the network of your choice.

(I am not sure where you can download it. It is supplied with the MTN Huawei data card)
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Sounds about right

Let us know

Thanks MTNDD
 
How does data bundles work? Can I buy these at supermarkets such as PnP? Does this also constitute a 16-digit PIN that one can load onto a data-enabled phone? Does a data bundle get used for all types of data connections i.e. GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA?
 
3gdabbler said:
How does data bundles work? Can I buy these at supermarkets such as PnP? Does this also constitute a 16-digit PIN that one can load onto a data-enabled phone? Does a data bundle get used for all types of data connections i.e. GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA?
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I assume your using Pre-paid:

Load the relevant airtime on your phone, R 10 = 10MB, R 100 = 100MB, R 220 = 350MB, R499 = 1GB

If for example you want 1GB of data Bundle.

You'll have R 499 worth of airtime on your account. Dial *141# and the call button. Follow the prompts and sellect a 1GB bundle. This will convert your Money value to the 1GB bundle valid for 30 days.

Your bundle is valid for whatever connection type your using. GPRS/Edge/3G/HSDPA

Hope this helps.
 
Pitbull said:
I assume your using Pre-paid:

Load the relevant airtime on your phone, R 10 = 10MB, R 100 = 100MB, R 220 = 350MB, R499 = 1GB

If for example you want 1GB of data Bundle.

You'll have R 499 worth of airtime on your account. Dial *141# and the call button. Follow the prompts and sellect a 1GB bundle. This will convert your Money value to the 1GB bundle valid for 30 days.

Your bundle is valid for whatever connection type your using. GPRS/Edge/3G/HSDPA

Hope this helps.
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Thanks Pitbull

MTNDD
 
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