Diasfora
Computer/Technology => Technology => Topic started by: mishca09 on November 20, 2011, 10:20:12 PM
-
Has anyone used one of those usb/internet thing with a sim card to connect to the internet?
Does it really work?
I'll try to explain it better but I don't know what they call them. So its a usb thing with a slot for your sim card and you can plug it into your computer or whatever you want ot plug it in to. and it allows you to access the internet through your sim card? I am not sure about the particulars but I figured I would ask…..
-
"Not asymmetrical"? I assu you mean "not asynchronous"? Hmm, so 3G is synchronous transfer? Never knew that.
-
Thanks Christ. Do you know of anybrands I could check out?
-
If it is just browsing you're after, then I use an Android app call "3G mobile network" that turns my phone into a wifi connection for my laptop and tablet. As the internet facility is bundled into my phone package, I don't pay for anything while browsing, and others can connect to my phone to get a connection too. It is by far the simplest and cheapest method as it is quick, I always have my phone on me anyway, and I don't have anything else to set up or install.
I believe recently the a similar app was released for iPhones
-
There are similar apps for the iPhone. The only problem though is that a lot of the cell providers here in the U.S. can detect when you "tether" a device to your cell phone's data connection and they will end up charging you the monthly charge of the service. mishca, I'd check with your cell provider to see if they do this before you do.
-
The app was pre-installed on my phone and available for use immediately. If they charged me for tethering (which so far they don't), I would have argued that it was duplicitous to have the app installed as standard.
However, I have heard that the same provider in the States (T-Mobile), charges $14.99 for the tethering option.
-
Oh. I have tmobile I will have to check. What is the app called for andriod phone?
-
'3G mobile hotspot' but I think it is part of the Motorola Defy's standard ROM. There are many other tethering apps available on the android marketplace though,
-
Yeah smokes, that's why I specifically mentioned in the U.S., bunch of arseholes (HEY WAIT!!!). I used tethering for a bit on my iPhone to my iPad on my Vegas trip but for the most part don't need it as I only use my iPad where wifi is available.
mishca, you should be able to search for "wifi tethering" in the Apps market to find a multitude of apps.
-
Tethering is not a separate app, it is built in to the iOS (I don't know about Android - why would I?). It is up to your service provider whether (a) you can use it, and (b) if you can, what you are charged for it.
If you just want a dongle for your PC/ Laptop, then any mobile service provider will sell you one - shop around for the best contract, as the hardware is likely all made in the same factory in Taiwan.
If you want to use multiple devices through a single shared thingummy, Google "Mi-Fi".
Tethering is an interesting talking point with consumer groups here at the moment, as charging for it essentially means that Providers are charging you twice for the same data.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/9573538.stm
-
thanks guys. I do have a app on my phone called wi-fi hotspot. I tried it out but my computer would not connect, it might because of the crappy reception. Anywho I"ll figure it out eventually.
-
My sister has one of those USB dongles with a sim card in it. I've not used it though.
My Samsung telephone has Android 2.2 and allows for wi-fi tethering in the connections settings. It also as USB tethering so I can connect it via USB to access the mobile internet, like a dongle, which is nice.
-
I'm using one at the moment and it works nicely most of the time. As long as I have good signal strength, net will work nicely. Not always as fast as I'd like it to be but it will eventually load the pages you need.
Good luck with sharing though. And by sharing I really mean you know what.
-
My sister always complains about the speed, but I think it's mostly because she lives in Leicester. I've been trying to encourage her to use ad-blockers, script-blockers and Opera Turbo to help reduce her bandwidth, but she's doesn't like turning JavaScript on and off all the time.
-
My sister always complains about the speed, but I think it's mostly because she lives in Leicester. I've been trying to encourage her to use ad-blockers, script-blockers and Opera Turbo to help reduce her bandwidth, but she's doesn't like turning JavaScript on and off all the time.
a beautiful place to live
-
I can't remember ever stopping in Leicester. Been through it many a time though.
-
Ive been using tethering feature available on my phone. no new charges, my internet just slows down until new billing period. tmobile is sooo strange they tired to sell me tethering abilities over the phone today. for an extra 10 dollars a month with extra gb. but i can already use the tethering feature, now I feel like when I upgrade this sept, that app might not be available at all.
-
Ive been using tethering feature available on my phone. no new charges, my internet just slows down until new billing period. tmobile is sooo strange they tired to sell me tethering abilities over the phone today. for an extra 10 dollars a month with extra gb. but i can already use the tethering feature, now I feel like when I upgrade this sept, that app might not be available at all.
I have used tethering since I got my phone over a year ago and my bill has never changed once. I don't DL anything and only browse the intarweb but sometimes my daughter has my Apad and my son has his Pocket PC connected to it at the same time I am browsing on the phone, and still there is no quibble from T-Mobile for the usage.
It may not be fast but it is effective.
-
My younger sister got charged extra by Orange for tethering her iPhone. That was odd, I didn't know they could figure it out.
-
My younger sister got charged extra by Orange for tethering her iPhone. That was odd, I didn't know they could figure it out.
Hmmmm.. As T-Mobile and Orange are the same company, I'll have to check that I won't fall foul to that.
-
i use an old wildfire on virgin and as long as i dont go over my allowance then no extra charge.
i have heard orange charge extra for tethering .
phone up and complain , swap companies
-
Tethering will eventually have to be addressed in the packages, as there seems to be no clear cut message about the cost (if any) for using it - by any of the companies. My view is: if they sell me a phone that has that has a tethering application as standard, and don't tell me there is a cost for using it, then it is sort of entrapment if they later charge me.
-
Yeah, I thought the same. For both iPhones and Androids, tethering is incredibly easy to enable.
-
I figured out how to use it on my phone but apparently when I upgrade my phone the app will no longer be available on my phone and tmobile will want an extra 15 bucks for the feature.
-
I figured out how to use it on my phone but apparently when I upgrade my phone the app will no longer be available on my phone and tmobile will want an extra 15 bucks for the feature.
That's criminal.
-
I know !
I'm thinking about not even upgrading or maybe trying to root it, people say its easy but I'm just not that tech savvy
-
Rooting is fairly easy but it's also easy to turn your phone into a brick. I'd try and find someone near you who has done it before and can walk with you through the procedure.
-
the person I would usually turn to isnt around right now.if i do upgrade I'll use my old one as a test guinea pig.
-
on the htc wildfire , the phone has a app showing you what to do . :D
-
I've rooted my tablet but cannot see the need to do that to my phone. I did root the missus' wildfire, but that was only because I needed to overclock the processor. And that didn't help much either with that pile of junk
-
junk JUNK I'll have you know how correct to are ;D ;D
still it does what i need it for. phone calls and texts . for free it's ok
-
junk JUNK I'll have you know how correct to are ;D ;D
still it does what i need it for. phone calls and texts . for free it's ok
It might do what you say, but about 3 times slower than it does on my phone.
-
It might do what you say, but about 3 times slower than it does on my phone.
mmmmmmmmmm i bet i pay a lot less than you do though ;)