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| Thread ID: 30619 | 2003-02-25 20:18:00 | Is this possible here..or am i thinking "american" | csinclair83 (200) | Press F1 |
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| 123912 | 2003-02-25 20:18:00 | Mmm I am just thinking..is it possible...using ur mobile phone as a internet connection...like..instead of using ur landline jack...as many ppl do these days...but use ur mobile phone to connect your computer to the internet...or am i thinking "american" as i am sure they do this over there...i think... its jsut that..i am thinking how i can free up my home phoneline and b able to be online more..and having commuications all in 1...texting/internet...as i'm deaf and i dont really want to go get a jetstream line or anything...as yeah i dont know my long term status at the current residence...so yeah... i'm just wondering if its even possible...if not telecom..vodafone?..or anyone.. |
csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 123913 | 2003-02-25 20:56:00 | I have an ol' dell laptop, P266. Its got an IR connection on the back. I 'borrowed' my brothers 8210 for a few hours and downloaded some contact nanagement software from Nokia.com for my laptop and got the two talking via IR. There is also an .inf file to set it up to be used as a modem, only I didnt wanna try that as he is on PrePay and so its would have cost $1.39 odd cozit was on-peak when I was playing around with it. In theory I should have been able to connect, although AFAIK, the network transfers at 9600bps, slower than a 14.4k modem. Not too sure how true that data transfer speed is though, I could be wrong.. That's just what i remember. But yes, If I set up the cellphone to be used as a modem, I dont see why I wouldnt have been able to dial-up to Ihug (My ISP) from my laptop from anywhere in NZ with Vodafone coverage!?! Anybody else care to comment please? Cheers Chilling_Silence BTW - The 8210 has an IR connector on it, and can play Snake 2 player as well.. quite a good phone, especially for business.. Check its feature at nokia.com :-) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 123914 | 2003-02-25 20:59:00 | BTW - I would assume this sorta thing would only be useful if you're on a Contract, such as XXX Off Peak minutes free per month, or whatever, otherwise on PrePary, I would say you'd be being charged by the minute, and your bill would be through the roof!!!! | Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 123915 | 2003-02-25 22:00:00 | I'd suspect the calling cost could be prohibitive. Alternatives would be to: - use call waiting - so you catch the calls - get a mobile (with vibrating battery) and encourage your friends to ring twice then hang up. You can then check Caller ID, disconnect and call them back (my kids do this when they want us). |
Heather P (163) | ||
| 123916 | 2003-02-25 22:07:00 | yeah, we do that too! Otherwise theres that Online Caller display or something, but you'd probably have to switch ISP's! |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 123917 | 2003-02-25 23:11:00 | A second phone line would be (a) much cheaper, (b) much cheaper ... V92 might be better (and cheaper ;-)). When it comes. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 123918 | 2003-02-25 23:33:00 | The difference between a second line and Jetstream Starter ain't that much when you factor in 2 x phone line rentals + 1 x internet connection & the extra speed from Jetstream. Telecom have a product called Jetline. Line rental, Jetstream connection and ISP (Xtra) connection for $100 per mth (about $10 cheaper than all that separately). The big cost is the installation. Sign up when Telecom do their free installation deals. |
antmannz (28) | ||
| 123919 | 2003-02-26 00:42:00 | Telecom have a deal on now, where you get XXXX dollar amount off a Dynalink modem. Think its $100 or thereabouts. Shoot me if I'm wrong.Two phone lines would be about the same price as Jetstream or whatever they call it, but you have to factor in the installation cost. But in the long run I would go with Jetstram/start. Why anyone can be bothered with dial-up is beyond me. Lizzie.B |
Lizzie.B (3233) | ||
| 123920 | 2003-02-26 02:10:00 | Err... To quote Graham: Its cheaper Some people simply dont use the net enough, or cant afford it, or dont need the speed to justify getting cable... |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 123921 | 2003-02-26 02:53:00 | I use my Nokia 6210 mobile (Vodafone) to connect to the net when on the road. 9600 speed is maximum on a normal connection. I connect via IR, or by cable. You pay the same as a voice call, which can be horrendously high for connections of an hour. Short answer, it works, its available, its not affordable. |
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