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Using 3G phone as modem

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  • 02-11-2006 7:35pm
    #1
    bargainman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,

    I have recently purchased a 3G phone (Motorlla V3X) from 3, and was wondering if anyone knows if I can use it to access the internet from my computer.

    Thanks


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    paul moore
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭paul moore


    Yes it can be done but can be costly i think.Did you get "modem Software" in the box ???
    The last motorlla i had was the first 3g one they had and it worked no problem,i just ran the software & within 5 mins i was online.......
    Did they include a cable ????


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    bargainman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭bargainman


    Not sure! I will have to check this evening :)
    Any idea on how costly? I cann't seem to find any prices on the three website. It is either use my mobile, or get a phone line installed and sign up for a years contract.


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    pm.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,142 ✭✭✭pm.


    bargainman wrote:
    Not sure! I will have to check this evening :)
    Any idea on how costly? I cann't seem to find any prices on the three website. It is either use my mobile, or get a phone line installed and sign up for a years contract.

    i think voda and o2 are launching a flat rate on 3g very soon, could be a good solution for people living rural. anyone use 3g for gaming and if so whats the ping like????????


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    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users Posts: 14,339 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    Vodafone already have flatrate.


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    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    i have 3g built in in my laptop dell d820 (voda - think its ~50 a month for up to they claim unlimited but there is a 5Gb cap where they cut ppls contract connects off without notice so ive read)will be activated maybe by tuesday :D


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    Debracd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 471 ✭✭Debracd


    We tried using the phone but it was painful! So got this:

    http://www.irishwomenonline.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1613

    And the €49pm flat rate broadband.

    It's working really well. I leave it on constantly and I'm online alot anyway, so far no complaints from Vodafone about fair usage!

    Hth,

    Deb


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