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FAQ (inc internet / MMS / WAP / etc)

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  • #2
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    Online Shops

    Network Sites
    SIM Free phones
    Accessories


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    Voicemail

    171 - Access/setup voicemail - To activate voicemail on Meteor you need to text mail to 50102 first.
    172 - Change your greeting - not supported by Meteor
    173 - Change your voicemail PIN (default 0000) - not supported by Meteor

    To check your voicemail from a landline or from another phone just added 5 after the prefix and press # when you hear your greeting. e.g. your number is 086 1234567, dial 086 5 1234567, press # when you hear your greeting, enter your PIN, follow prompts.

    Having trouble setting up voicemail diverts? Check this out.


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    Premium SMS / Spam

    If you receive a SPAM / Unsolicited SMS you haven't agreed to receive, refer to RegTel and the procedures to take as outlined by the operators on their sites.

    Consumer Advice from RegTel on Premium Rate Services

    Consumer Advice on Premium Rate Services

    Vodafone:
    Unsolicited Text Messages Procedure

    O2:
    What to do if you are receiving SPAM text messages (Scroll to end of page)

    Meteor:
    50002 Anti-Spam Alert Service


    ComReg provide a service to do a reverse look on the SMS Shortcode from which the message orignated
    ComReg SMS Code Allocations

    Summary Guide of the regulations in relation to Direct Marketing (including SMS) from the Data Protection Commissioner: European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services):
    A Consumer Guide to Dealing with Unsolicited Direct Marketing.


    RegTel recently introduced legislation to say that all premium text operators need to respond to the command "stop".
    http://www.regtel.ie/unsubscribe.php

    E.g. if you're receiving text messages for 57080, create a new text saying "stop" (upper or lower case,without quotes) and send it to 57080.


    ****

    If in doubt as to where the credit is being taken from you can just ring your provider who should be able to tell you and provide contact details. From here then you need to request that you need to contact the company and get yourself unsubscribed.

    ****

    If you're on O2 and receiving SPAM SMS you can block SMS / MMS using their Block It service. Full info is here.
    NB: This will not block premium SMS.


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Network Settings

    You can have settings set directly to your handset from these sources:

    O2 OTA Settings - Pin is 1234

    Meteor: Login and select Download Settings

    Tesco Mobile

    * OTA = Over the Air


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    Tesco MMS & Internet Settings
    * WAP Homepage URL: http://www.tescomobile.ie/wap
    * MMS Server: http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    * Proxy IP Address: 10.1.11.19
    * Port: 8080
    * APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    * NB: You can get these settings sent over the air here - http://www.tescomobile.ie/priceplans/international/phone-settings.aspx


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    Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional - Meteor APN Settings (Thanks Rsaeire)


    Data APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: Meteor Data
    Select a modem: Cellular line (GPRS, 3G)
    Press Next
    Access point name: data.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish


    WAP APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: Meteor WAP
    Select a modem: Cellular line (GPRS, 3G)
    Press Next
    Access point name: wap.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Advanced
    TCP/IP tab: use specific IP address - 10.85.85.85
    Servers tab: use server-assigned addresses
    Press OK and then Finish


    MMS APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My Work Network
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: MMS
    Select a modem: Cellular line (GPRS, 3G)
    Press Next
    Access point name: mms.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish
    My network connection: manage existing connections
    Press General
    Enter a name for these settings: My MMS Server
    Press OK


    MMSC Settings:
    Start => Messaging =>SMS \ MMS => Menu => MMS Options
    Preferences tab
    Save sent messages: ticked
    Reject all messages: unticked
    Allow delivery report: ticked
    Allow read report: ticked
    Retrieval mode: Auto
    Attempts before giving up: 1
    Photo resolution: VGA (640x480)
    Servers tab
    Press New
    Server name: Meteor MMS
    Gateway: 10.85.85.85
    Port number: 8799
    Server address: http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    Connect via: My MMS Server
    Sending size limitation: 300k
    Wap version: WAP 2.0
    Press Done
    Set this configuration as default by pressing the 'set as default' button on the mms configuration page and then press ok.


    E-mail client Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Setup E-mail
    E-mail address: e.g. john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Save password: ticked
    Press Next
    Tick "try to get e-mail settings automatically from the internet"
    Press Next
    Your e-mail provider: e.g. Internet email
    Press Next
    Your name: e.g. John Smith
    Account display name: e.g. MyMeteor
    Press Next
    Incoming mail server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Account type: e.g. POP3
    Press Next
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Save password: ticked
    Outgoing (SMTP) mail server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Outgoing server requires authentication: "ticked" or "unticked" if required
    Use the same user name and password for sending e-mail: "ticked" or "unticked" if required
    Advanced Server Settings
    Require SSL for Incoming mail: "ticked" or "unticked" if required
    Require SSL for Outgoing mail: "ticked" or "unticked" if required
    Network connection: The Internet
    Press Done
    Press Next
    Automatic send/receive: e.g. Every 15 minutes
    Press Finish


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    Windows Mobile 6 Standard - Meteor APN Settings (Thanks Rsaeire)


    Data APN Settings:
    Start => Setting => More => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor Data
    Connects to: The Internet
    Access point: data.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Authentication Type: None
    Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    IP Address: 0.0.0.0
    Press Done


    WAP APN Settings:
    Start => Setting => More => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor WAP
    Connects to: WAP Network
    Access point: wap.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Authentication Type: PAP
    Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    IP Address: 10.85.85.85
    Press Done


    MMS APN Settings:
    Start => Setting => More => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor MMS
    Connects to: Work
    Access point: mms.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Authentication Type: PAP
    Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
    IP Address: 10.85.85.85
    Press Done


    MMSC Settings:
    Start => Messaging => MMS => Menu => MMS Settings => MMSC Settings => Menu => Add
    Profile Name: Meteor MMS
    MMSC: http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    Data Connection: WAP Network
    Gateway: WAP 2.0 Gateway
    IP Address: 10.85.85.85
    Port: 8799
    Encoding: Binary
    Press Done


    E-mail client Settings:
    Start => Messaging => New E-mail Account
    Press Next
    Your Name: e.g. john.smith
    Email Address: e.g. john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Try to get e-mail server settings from the Internet : "Ticked" for Auto Setup or "Unticked" for manual entry
    Press Next
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Domain (if necessary): (may be left blank)
    Save Password: (user preference)
    Press Next
    Server type: Select either "POP3" or "IMAP4"
    Account name: e.g. MyMeteor
    Network: The Internet
    Press Next
    Incoming server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Require SSL connection: "Ticked" if required by your email provider
    Outgoing server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Outgoing server requires authentication: "Ticked" if required by your email provider
    Press Next
    Download the past: e.g. 3 days
    Message Format: "HTML" or "Plain Text"
    Download size limit: e.g. 2 KB
    When deleting messages on the server: "Keep them on the server" or "Delete them off the server"
    Press Next
    Connect automatically and check for messages: Every 15 minutes
    Send/receive when I click send: (user preference)
    Press Next
    Press Finish
    Would you like to download new mail for this account?: Yes/No


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    Windows Mobile 5 Pocket PC Phone Edition (Thanks Rsaeire)

    Data APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: Meteor Data
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Press Next
    Access point name: data.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)


    WAP APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: Meteor WAP
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Press Next
    Access point name: wap.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Advanced
    TCP/IP tab: Use specific IP address - 10.85.85.85
    Servers tab: Use server-assigned addresses
    Press ok and then Finish


    MMS APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My Work Network
    Add a new modem connection
    Enter a name for the connection: Meteor MMS
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Press Next
    Access point name: mms.mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish
    My Network Connection: Manage Existing Connections
    Press General
    Enter a name for these settings: My MMS Server
    Press ok


    MMSC Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Menu => MMS Configuration
    Preferences tab
    Retrieve messages immediately: Yes
    Save sent messages: Yes
    Reject all messages: No
    Allow delivery report: Yes
    Allow read report: Yes
    Use signature with this account: No
    Disconnect GPRS connection after MMS: No
    Attempts before giving up: 1
    Photo resolution: Original
    Servers tab
    Press New
    Server name: Meteor MMS
    Gateway: 10.85.85.85
    Port number: 8799
    Server address: http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    Connect via: My MMS server
    Sending size limitation: 300k
    WAP Version: WAP 2.0
    Set this configuration as default by pressing the 'Set As Default' button on the MMS Configuration page.


    E-mail Client Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Menu => Tools => New Account
    Enter e-mail address: e.g. john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    Auto configuration page - Press Next
    Your name: e.g. John Smith
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Save password: Ticked
    Account type: e.g. POP3
    Name: e.g. MyMeteor
    Press Next
    Incoming mail: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Outgoing mail: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Domain: (if required)
    Press Options
    Connect and check for messages every: e.g. 15 minutes
    Connection: The Internet
    Press Next
    Only display messages from the last: e.g. 7 days
    Require SSL for connection: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Outgoing mail requires authentication: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Press Next
    Include e.g. 2 KB of every message body
    Press Finish and Finis


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    Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Pocket PC Phone Edition (Thanks Rsaeire)


    Data APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Connection name: Meteor Data
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Access Point Name (APN): data.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish


    WAP APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My ISP
    Add a new modem connection
    Connection name: Meteor WAP
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Access Point Name (APN): wap.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish


    MMS APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections tab => Connections => My Work Network
    Add a new modem connection
    Connection name: Meteor MMS
    Select a modem: Cellular Line (GPRS)
    Access Point Name (APN): mms.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Domain: (should be left blank)
    Press Finish


    MMSC Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Tools => MMS Settings => Servers tab
    Double click on Sample Server
    Gateway: 010.085.085.085
    Port: 8799
    Server address: http://mms.mymeteor.ie


    MMS Options:
    Start => Messaging => Tools => MMS Settings => Servers tab
    Connect via: My Work Network
    Retrieve messages immediately = on
    Ok to download when roaming = off
    Save sent messages = on
    Attempts before giving up = 3
    Photo resolution = Original


    E-mail Client Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Menu => Tools => New Account
    Enter e-mail address: e.g. john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Press Next
    Auto configuration page - Press Next
    Your name: e.g. John Smith
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Save password: Ticked
    Account type: e.g. POP3
    Name: e.g. MyMeteor
    Press Next
    Incoming mail: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Outgoing mail: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Domain (if necessary): (user defined)
    Press Options
    Connect and check for messages every: e.g. 15 minutes
    Connection: The Internet
    Only display messages from the last: e.g. 7 days
    Require SSL connection: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Outgoing mail requires authentication: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Use seperate settings: Ticked
    Press Outgoing Settings
    Your name: e.g. John Smith
    Password: (user defined)
    Domain (if necessary): (user defined)
    Save password: Ticked
    Require SSL for outgoing mail: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Press ok
    Select Get message headers only/Get full copy of messages
    Include e.g. 2 K
    Press Finish and Finish


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    Step by Step - Setup ISP/Web/Data on Sony Ericsson (Thanks Vimes)

    menu->settings->connectivity->data communication
    and delete all meteor related accounts. then:


    menu->settings->connectivity->data communication->data accounts
    ->new account->ps data

    name: meteor data
    apn: data.mymeteor.ie
    username: my
    password: meteor

    press save

    click on meteor data

    scroll down to authentication.
    untick None and CHAP, leaving only PAP selected

    menu->settings->connectivity->internet settings->internet profiles
    ->new profile

    name: meteor data
    connect using: meteor data

    press save

    select meteor data from the list

    menu->settings->connectivity->internet settings->settings for java

    select meteor data from the list

    Step by Step - Setup MMS on Sony Ericsson

    menu->settings->connectivity->data communication->data accounts
    ->new account->ps data (or packet data or gprs)

    name:meteor mms
    apn:mms.mymeteor.ie
    username:my
    password:mms

    press save

    press enter (with meteor mms highlighted)
    in authentication, tick only PAP (untick none and chap)

    menu->settings->connectivity->internet settings->internet profiles->new profile

    name:meteor mms
    connect using:meteor mms
    press save

    highlight meteor mms and press more->settings

    connect using:meteor mms
    use proxy:yes
    proxy address: 010.085.085.085
    port number: 8799
    username:my
    password:mms

    press save

    menu->messaging->settings->picture message->mms profile->new profile.
    mms profile name: Meteor MMS
    message server:http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    internet profile: meteor mms

    select meteor mms as the profile to use and you're done!


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    How to setup Vodafone ISP on a series 40 Nokia (Thanks Vimes)

    settings->configuration->personal configuration settings->add->access point

    account name: vodafone isp apn
    go into access point settings
    data bearer:gprs
    go into bearer settings
    GPRS access point:isp.vodafone.ie
    authentication type:normal
    username:vodafone
    password:vodafone

    settings->configuration->personal configuration settings
    highlight vodafone isp apn and press options->activate

    settings->configuration->activate default in all applications->yes

    then if you want your browser to use isp as well as java apps:

    settings->configuration->personal configuration settings->add->web
    account name: vodafone isp
    homepage:http://google.ie/pda
    username:vodafone
    password:vodafone
    use preferred access point:yes

    settings->configuration->default configuration settings
    highlight vodafone isp and press options->set as default
    settings->configuration->activate default in all applications->yes


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    Windows Mobile 5 Smartphone (Thanks Rsaeire)

    Data APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor Data
    Connects to: The Internet
    Access point: data.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Primary DNS:
    Secondary DNS: ...
    IP Address: ...
    Press Done


    WAP APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor WAP
    Connects to: Work
    Access point: wap.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Primary DNS:
    Secondary DNS: ...
    IP Address: 10.85.85.85
    Press Done


    MMS APN Settings:
    Start => Settings => Connections => GPRS => Menu => Add
    Description: Meteor WAP
    Connects to: WAP Network
    Access point: mms.mymeteor.ie
    User name: my
    Password: wap
    Primary DNS:
    Secondary DNS: ...
    IP Address: 10.85.85.85
    Press Done


    MMSC Settings:
    Start => Messaging => Menu => Settings => Menu => MMSC Settings => Menu => New
    Name: Meteor MMS
    MMSC URL: http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    WAP gateway: 10.85.85.85
    Port: 8799
    Connect via: WAP network
    Max. sending size: 300K
    WAP Version: WAP 2.0
    Press Done
    Set this configuration as default by pressing 'Menu => Set as Default' on the MMSC Settings page.


    E-mail Settings:
    Start => Messaging => New Account
    Your e-mail provider: e.g. Other (POP3/IMAP)
    Press Next
    Your name: e.g. John Smith
    Email address: e.g. john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Automatic setup: Untick "Attempt to obtain email settings from the Internet"
    Press Next
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Domain (if necessary): (user defined)
    Save password: Ticked
    Press Next
    Server type: e.g. POP3
    Account name: e.g. MyMeteor
    Network: The Internet
    Press Next
    Incoming server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Require SSL connection: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Outgoing server: e.g. mail.mymeteor.ie
    Outgoing server require authentication: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Outgoing server settings: Select if needed
    Outgoing server: Use a different name for outgoing server. "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    User name: e.g. john.smith/john.smith@mymeteor.ie
    Password: (user defined)
    Domain (if necessary): (user defined)
    Save password: Ticked
    Require SSL connection: "Ticked" or "Unticked" if required
    Press Done
    Press Next
    Download the following messages: e.g. Last 3 days of emails
    e.g. First 500 bytes
    Press Next
    Connect automatically and check for messages: e.g. every fifteen minutes
    Press Next
    Press Finish
    Would you like to download mail for this new account now?: Yes/No


  • #14
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    Diverts

    Codes for setting up diverts
    **62*number# Phone switched off/out of coverage (not reachable)
    **67*number# Phone busy (busy/no connect)
    **61*number# Phone not answered (no reply)
    **21*number# At all times (unconditional)

    To extend your ring time, dial the following code:
    **61* Prefix 5 yournumber ** 30 # press send.
    eg: **61*08751234567**30#
    The 30 at the end means it will be 30 seconds which is the max time.

    Codes for cancelling diverts
    ##62# Phone switched off/out of coverage (not reachable)
    ##67# Phone busy (busy/no connect)
    ##61# Phone not answered (no reply)
    ##21# At all times (unconditional)
    ##02# Cancel all diverts

    Further notes
    If you're on Vodafone and you want to divert to your friend with number 086 1234567 then you need to enter 353861234567 as the number above.
    If you want to divert to voicemail and your number is 087 2223334 then enter to 3538752223334 (note the 5 after 35387) as the number above.


    ** above codes may not work on o2 ireland prepay (thanks davy)


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    What network is a number on?

    You have a couple of options...

    Call them
    Listen for the beep before call is connected - means on a different network

    Check online
    With Meteor and with O2 your call history is online so you'll be able to see what network they're on after you've sent your first text or made your first call to them.

    Text the number to 50004
    If you're on Meteor then you can text the number to 50004 and they will tell you if it's on Meteor or not

    Dial into their voicemail
    If they haven't customised their voicemail it may say "you have reached the O2 voicemail of ...". If their number is 086-1234567 then dial 086-5-1234567.

    Ask them
    I'm sure they'll tell you!


    (Thanks Davy)


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    Can I send credit to someone elses phone?

    Vodafone is the only network which allows you to send credit from one prepay one to another. Simply text Send 0861234567 xx to 50223 where 0861234567 is the number you want to send the credit to and xx is an amount between 2-20EUR.

    With O2 you can topup someones prepay using credit from your bill. Simply dial 1743 on your bill phone and follow the prompts.

    Other topup methods include:
    - AIB online banking (and text topup setup through online banking). Supports O2 / Meteor / Vodafone.
    - AIB/BOI ATMs. Supports O2 / Meteor / Vodafone.
    - Vodafone / O2 / Meteor websites.


    If you have anything to add to this please drop one of the mods a PM.


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    Call Waiting

    To Turn Call Waiting On *43# press Send
    To Turn Call Waiting Off #43# press Send

    Call Hold lets you put a call on hold so you can answer an incoming call. You can also put a call on hold while you dial a new number, and then switch between two calls.
    To put a call on hold: dial 2 and press send.
    To put a call on hold and make a new call: dial 2, then dial the second number and press send.
    To switch between two calls: dial 2 and press send.
    To disconnect from one call and return to a call on hold: dial 1 and press send.
    To release the final call on hold: dial 0 and press send.

    Thanks Davy


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    Call barring

    Call barring enables you to control what types of calls you can make and receive on your phone. You can bar many types of calls directly on your handset:
    • all outgoing calls
    • outgoing international calls made to numbers outside Ireland
    • all incoming calls when you’re roaming
    • all incoming
    • incoming calls while roaming

    Activate call barring
    You need a password to activate call barring. This password is preset to 0000. To activate call barring
    • To bar all outgoing international calls: dial *332* password # and press Send.
    • To bar all incoming calls when roaming: dial *352* password # and press Send.

    To deactivate call barring
    • Dial #330* password #

    To change your password Dial the following codes (all in one go) and then press send:
    • * 03 * 330 *
    • old password (ie, 0000) *
    • new password *
    • repeat new password #


    Thanks Davy


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    Q: What is phone unlocking?

    A: Phone unlocking is the process of removing the lock placed on your phone by your network provider (O2, Vodafone, 3 etc). This can be done by unlock codes or by cable, software & an unlocking box or with an X-Sim, Rebel Sim, Turbo Sim, Universal Sim etc.

    Q: How do I tell if a phone is locked?

    A: Put a sim card from another network in your phone, if you get the following message, your phone is locked;
    • Sony Ericsson phones say Insert correct sim card.
    • Nokia Symbian S60 phones say Invalid Sim.
    • Nokia S40 phones say Enter Restriction code.
    • Motorola phones say Enter subsidy code.
    • iPhones will say Invalid Sim.
    • Phones on the 3 network will often say Insert USIM.
    • Other phones like NEC & Alcatel will ask you for a NCK code.
    If you're having a problem and the phone doesn't give that message, the problem isn't the phone being locked.

    Q: If I unlock my phone will it effect any other services on my phone such as WAP/MMS/etc etc?

    A: No. All unlocking you phone will do is allow you to use any SIM card in it. You may need to setup MMS/Internet on it for your new network though - check out the FAQ index for the settings.

    Q: Why is my phone locked?

    A: Networks place this lock on your phone because they've subsidised the price of the phone, for example you could buy a phone sim free (not tied to a network) for say €350, but you could buy it for €250 on a particular network. But this cheaper price comes with its down sides, for example you won't be able to use another network sim card in the phone & the phone most likely will be branded with their network software.

    Q: How can I unlock my phone?

    A: There are many ways to unlock your phone;
    1. The simplest way is to call the network the phone is locked too and ask them for the unlocking code, for them to give you the unlock code you must have an account with them, and usually you must also have spent €120+ on the account since you got the phone. The best thing is to ring them, as they have given unlock codes to customers for a lot less, it all really depends on the network. And the 3 network have an extra fee of about €27, to cover administration fees.
    2. Phone unlocking shops, there are many of them in Ireland. They charge a variety of prices depending on the make & model of the phone that needs to be unlocked. It's usually cheaper to get a phone unlocked in a phone unlocking shop than paying €120+ to get your unlock code from the network. Phone unlocking shops use a variety of unlocking equipment to unlock phones including unlocking boxes, these connect to a PC and from the box a cable connects to your phone, like this. These unlocking boxes range from €200 up-wards, so it's not really economic to purchase one just to unlock one or two phones. The cost of unlocking a phone in an unlocking shop depends on the phone and the shop of course.
    3. X-Sim, Rebel Sim, Turbo Sim, Universal Sim etc. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_SIM
    4. For iPhone unlocking, please visit the Apple Media Devices forum.
    =====================

    Q: Can I unlock my phone myself?

    A: It depends on the make and model of your phone. It's a lot more difficult nowadays to get free unlocking codes, these days you can usually only get the unlock code from the network themselves. There are online sites who offer unlocking codes at a price, but be very wary of these, most of them will not be able to provide you with your unlock code at all and may not offer you a refund. Phone unlocking shops are usually the cheapest & fasted option.

    Here is a list of sites you may find useful;
    Q: Once a phone is unlocked, can it be locked again?

    A: Yes, it is possible. If you've unlocked your phone via an unlock code, keep this unlocking code written down somewhere safe as you may need it again. Your phone can re-lock if you start messing with it, ie flashing it with firmware/software, if you happen to re-lock your phone the original unlock code should save you. If you got your phone unlocked in a phone unlocking shop, you should ask them if your particular phone could re-lock and what not to do to re-lock it. Also ask them to make a back-up of the unlock file they have done, this will save you paying the full price again if you re-lock the phone, but a lot of unlocking shops will not offer this or even know they can do this, the back-up mostly concerns Nokia BB5+ phones.

    Q: I want to buy a phone that's on X network in Y country, will it work here in Ireland on the Z network?

    A: 99% of the time no, every network in every country has its own lock, ie a Vodafone Ireland sim will not work in a Vodafone UK phone. The phone would need to be unlocked for the Vodafone Ireland sim card to work in the Vodafone UK phone.

    Q: I have some NAC codes left to use from Vodafone Ireland - will I be able to use them to unlock a phone from a different network?

    A: You can only use your Vodafone Ireland NAC codes to unlock Vodafone Ireland phones, and usually you'd have to spend €120 within the last 6 months first.

    ****


    Free Sony Ericsson unlocking

    Details in this thread.

    Please PM a mod with any updates or additions for this FAQ and it will be updated. Thanks

    (Thanks Columba Rad for some of the FAQ)


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    Network Service Codes

    o2

    *100# Check your Speak easy balance

    *101# Pay Monthly, check your unbilled spend
    Note: *101# is an end of life service from O2 and is subject to intermittant downtime

    *103# Send a free "Call Me" text

    *104# Speak easy mobile text Top Up

    *105# Speak easy Amend/cancel your Text Bundle

    *106# Speak easy Text Bundle - check your remaining text balance

    *108# Speak easy Credit Me

    *110# Query your next due free Speak easy credit amount

    *111# Pay Monthly querying Inclusive Units balance
    Note: *111# is an end of life service from O2 and is subject to intermittant downtime

    *113# To check how much data you've used that day on PAYG

    Meteor

    To send a "ring me" text message, free text the number of the person you wish to call to you to 50001.
    N.B. this service ONLY applies to Meteor customers.

    Check if a Mobile number is on the Meteor network
    To check whether or not the number is part of the Meteor network, you can simply send a text with your phone number in the body of the text, to 50004

    Check Your Balance

    *#100# press send - balance will appear on screen.
    OR ring 1742 (free)

    Bill Pay - Check Remaining Free Minutes / Texts

    By Text
    Freetext "My Minutes" or "My Texts" to 50104. Your balance will be sent back to you via text.
    Please allow 2 hours for your calls and texts to be rated correctly from your bundle.

    Vodafone

    Check your credit

    *174# and press Send.
    Freetext 'bal' to 50233, and you'll receive the information back as a text message.

    Tesco Mobile

    Topping Up with Voucher

    *101*voucher-number# and press send
    Dial 1740 and enter the voucher number.

    Check Your Balances

    *100# - Your remaining credit
    *100*9# - remaining free credit
    *100*1# - In Touch Bundle (expiry date)
    *100*2# - Talk & Text Bundles - remaining Minutes
    *100*3# - Talk & Text Bundles - remaining Texts
    *100*6# - Web Surf Bundles - remaining time

    Three

    Go to my 3
    You can check your balance, on your mobile or on the internet.
    Balance, how many minutes and messages you have left and when your Add-ons expire.

    Just Mobile

    To check your balance:
    Dial 1747 or
    *200# and press send.


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    O2 MMS Settings
    * connection name: o2 mms
    * data bearer: packet data
    * apn: wap.dol.ie
    * username: user
    * prompt password: no
    * password: user
    * authentication: normal
    * homepage: http://mmsc.mms.o2.ie:8002
    * network type: ipv4
    * phone ip address: automatic
    * name servers (dns): automatic
    * proxy address: 62.40.32.40
    * proxy port: 8080

    O2 Internet Settings
    * apn: open.internet -or- internet


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    Meteor MMS Settings
    * connection name: Meteor MMS
    * data bearer: packet data
    * APN: mms.mymeteor.ie
    * username: my
    * prompt password: no
    * password: mms
    * authentication: normal
    * homepage: http://mms.mymeteor.ie
    * network type: IPv4
    * phone IP address: automatic
    * name servers (DNS): automatic
    * proxy address: 010.085.085.085
    * proxy port: 8799

    Meteor Internet Settings
    * Connection Name: Meteor ISP
    * Access Point: data.mymeteor.ie


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    Vodafone MMS Settings
    * connection name: Vodafone MMS
    * data bearer: packet data
    * APN:mms.vodafone.net
    * username:dublin
    * prompt password:no
    * password:dublin
    * authentication:normal
    * homepage:http://www.vodafone.ie/mms
    * network type:IPv4
    * phone IP address:automatic
    * name servers (DNS): automatic
    * proxy address:010.024.059.200
    * proxy port:80

    Vodafone Internet (Live) Settings
    * Connection Name: Vodafone Live
    * Access Point: live.vodafone.com

    Vodafone Internet (ISP) Settings
    * Connection Name: Vodafone ISP
    * Access Point: isp.vodafone.ie


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    3 Internet settings
    * Connection Name: 3 Internet
    * Access Point: 3ireland.ie

    3 MMS Settings
    * connection name:3MMS
    * data bearer: packet data
    * APN: 3ireland.ie
    * username: none
    * prompt password:no
    * password: none
    * authentication:normal
    * homepage:http://mms.um.3ireland.ie:10021/mmsc/
    * network type:IPv4
    * phone IP address:automatic
    * name servers (DNS): automatic
    * proxy address:mms.3ireland.ie
    * proxy port:8799


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    Show / Hide caller ID

    Put *31# before the number you are dialing to show your number
    Put #31# before the number you are dialing to hide your number


    (Thanks Davy)


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    Setup Vodafone MMS on your Nokia n95 8GB

    Menu > Tools > Settings > Connection > Access points > Options > New access point
    Connection name: Vodafone MMS
    Data bearer: packet data
    Access point name: mms.vodafone.net
    Username: dublin
    Prompt password: no
    Password: dublin
    Authentication: normal
    Homepage: http://www.vodafone.ie/mms

    Options > Advanced Settings
    Network type: IPv3
    Phone IP address: Automatic
    DNS address: Automatic
    Proxy server address: 10.24.59.200
    Proxy port number: 80

    Then go back to the main standby screen.

    Menu > Messaging > Options > settings > multimedia message
    Image size: large (personal preference)
    MMS creaton mode: guided (personal preference)
    Access point in use: Vodafone MMS (the access point you created above)
    Multimedia retrieval: always automatic
    Allow anon. msgs: no
    Receive adverts: no
    Receive report: yes (personal preference, some networks don't support them)
    Message validity: maximum time (personal preference)

    Now you're setup for MMS.

    Please PM a mod to update this guide if you find any errors.


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    O2
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here
    Talk to o2: here @ Boards.ie

    Vodafone
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here
    Talk to Vodafone: here on Boards

    Meteor
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here

    Three
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here @ Boards.ie

    Tesco Mobile
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here @ Boards.ie

    eMobile
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: here

    Postfone
    Contact details: here
    Customer forum: n/a


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    Go to the right section on your phone first
    Menu ->`Tools -> Settings -> Connection -> Access Points

    Now add a new Access Point
    Options -> New access point

    Fill in these settings
    Connection name: O2 ISP
    Data Bearer: Packet data
    Access point name: internet
    Username: none
    Prompt password: no
    Password: none
    Authentication: Normal
    Homepage: http://http://www.google.com/pda

    Then click back and your new connection is added. Simply select this access point in whatever applications you wish to use it.


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    Go to the right section on your phone first
    Menu ->`Tools -> Settings -> Connection -> Access Points

    Now add a new Access Point
    Options -> New access point

    Fill in these settings
    Connection name: O2 WAP
    Data bearer: Packet data
    Access point name: wap.dol.ie
    username: user
    prompt password: no
    password: user
    Authentication: normal
    Homepage: http://www.o2.ie

    Now we need to add some more advanced settings (proxy settings)
    Options -> Advanced Settings
    Network type: IPv4
    Phone IP address: automatic
    DNS address: automatic
    Proxy server address: 62.40.32.40
    Proxy port number: 8080

    Now press back twice and your access point is setup. Simply chose this access point in whatever applications you want to use it in.


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    Go to the right section on your phone first
    Menu ->`Tools -> Settings -> Connection -> Access Points

    Now add a new Access Point
    Options -> New access point

    Fill in these settings
    Connection name: Vodafone ISP
    Data Bearer: Packet data
    Access point name: isp.vodafone.ie
    Username: vodafone
    Prompt password: no
    Password: vodafone
    Authentication: Normal
    Homepage: http://www.vodafone.ie/

    Then click back and your new connection is added. Simply select this access point in whatever applications you wish to use it.


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    Voicemail 171
    Get your number *#100#
    Balance on screen *#1345#
    Balance by call/topup 2345
    Customer Service from your mobile 191
    Customer Service from a landline +448700776655


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    These are the message centre numbers for sending SMS.

    Meteor: +353857000000
    O2: +353868002000
    Vodafone: +35387699989 (no, it's not missing a digit)
    Three: +353830000800
    Tesco: +353894300000
    Postfone: +353876999940
    Emobile: +353857000000 (yes, same as Meteor)


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    setup vodafone mms on htc desire

    go to all programs
    go to settings
    go to wireless & networks
    go to mobile networks
    go to access point names
    press menu
    click new apn

    name - vf mms
    apn - mms.vodafone.net
    proxy - not set
    port - not set
    username - dublin
    password - dublin
    server - http://www.vodafone.ie/mms
    mmsc - http://www.vodafone.ie/mms
    mms proxy - 10.24.59.200
    mms port - 80
    mms protocol - wap 2.0
    mcc - this should be auto detected from your sim, mine is 272
    mnc - this should be auto detected from your sim, mine is 01
    authentication type - pap
    apn type - mms

    press menu
    click save

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

    you also need to go into your default internet connection and change the apn type to "default"

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

    i've tested this on an unlocked o2 branded htc desire with a vodafone ireland prepay sim.


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    emobile Internet Settings
    * Connection name: eMobile Internet
    * Access Point: data.eircom.ie

    emobile MMS Settings
    * Name: eMobile MMS
    * APN: mms.eircom.ie
    * Authentication: None
    * Home Page: http://mms.eircom.ie
    * Data Bearer: Packet Data
    * Network Type: IPv4
    * Proxy Server ID: 010.085.085.085
    * Proxy Port Number: 8799
    * Username: my
    * Password: mms
    * NB: Before you can receive a picture message, you first need to send one in order to activate the MMS functionality on your phone.


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