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Dave playing catch-up... EDGE for iPhone 2G? (PAYG, Meteor)

  • 10-08-2009 11:29PM
    #1
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,856 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey folks,

    I've had the 1st gen iPhone (unlocked) for a couple of years now, and just using wifi has been grand for the most part, since so many people have wireless in their houses, plenty of shopping centres, etc.

    But I wouldn't mind being able to get the interweb when in the pub or somethin :p

    Would anybody be able to tell me how to activate EDGE? As I understand it, Meteor aren't too helpful when it comes to iPhones, but there's a way to do it.

    Also, how much does it cost per minute? :confused: I presume it just takes it from my phone credit.

    Thanks for any help, I realise that I'm a little behind :p


Comments

  • #2
    spoongibbon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 125 ✭✭spoongibbon


    You don't need to activate Edge, but you do need a data bundle added onto your account by your operator. They won't charge you per minute though, you'll get an allowance per day, it's usually 50mb for a euro, and when/if you surpass that you'll be charged per kb.
    Here's a link to some Meteor info, if you're with them:

    http://meteor.ie/mobileinternet/payg_pricing/


  • #3
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,202 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    spoongibbon wrote: »
    You don't need to activate Edge, but you do need a data bundle added onto your account by your operator.

    Just being a tiny bit pedantic here, given, as you say, Meteor aren't the best when it comes to data/iPhone. You actually need to ask for data to be enabled on your account. Technically, you only subscribe to a bundle on bill-pay.

    Also, you will most likely need the settings from the sticky at the top of the forum.


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