Using 3G phone as modem

bargainman · 02-11-2006 6:35pm #1

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

paul moore · 02-11-2006 6:41pm

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 ????

bargainman · 03-11-2006 1:56pm

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.

pm. · 03-11-2006 5:12pm

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????????

jimmycrackcorm · 03-11-2006 6:26pm

Vodafone already have flatrate.

optiplexgx270 · 03-11-2006 9:09pm

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

Debracd · 04-11-2006 3:22pm

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

Using 3G phone as modem

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