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Tesco Mobile 3g - Anyone having Problems

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  • #102
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Website now updated with new bundle information

    http://www.tescomobile.ie

    Bril. Now if you could just remove the HTTP only restriction...

    BTW, what's the status on calling to / receiving calls from Three Ireland?


  • #103
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    Kotek Besar wrote: »
    Bril. Now if you could just remove the HTTP only restriction...

    BTW, what's the status on calling to / receiving calls from Three Ireland?

    Hoping to get the http restriction sorted mid Jan...the tech guys are working on it over the next few weeks.

    Calls and text to and from 3 are in place for quite a while now. MMS to and from 3 is to be complete in mid Jan. MMS to all other operators in place.


  • #104
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Tasty.. MMS internationally? Specifically, to and from UK networks?


  • #105
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    Kotek Besar wrote: »
    Tasty.. MMS internationally? Specifically, to and from UK networks?

    Not at the moment but in the plans for next year.


  • #106
    EWJim
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭EWJim


    any other news on the 3g signal,
    i have the new 3g sim card and there is no change
    and is there any way to test the speed of the internet on my phone


  • #107
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    EWJim wrote: »
    any other news on the 3g signal,
    i have the new 3g sim card and there is no change
    and is there any way to test the speed of the internet on my phone


    Hi EWJim

    3G should be fine now. All testing I have performed in the last week has shown 3G level speeds.

    Make sure your phone is set to use 3G and 2G (sometimes the setting is WCDMA Preferred). It will be in your phone settings.

    Use this app on your mobile browser to test speeds.

    http://i.dslr.net/iphone_speedtest.html

    Are you sure you are in a 3G coverage area? We follow the O2 radio network for coverage.

    Let me know how you get on

    regards
    Paul


  • #108
    blaz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭blaz


    I don't seem to be able to buy any data bundles. Sending a text message to any of the advertised numbers (174209, 174210, 174211) does not work, the phone tries to deliver the text but ultimately fails. Sending texts to other numbers works fine. As far as I know it has been like that ever since I had that Tesco SIM.


  • #109
    EWJim
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭EWJim


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Hi EWJim

    3G should be fine now. All testing I have performed in the last week has shown 3G level speeds.

    Make sure your phone is set to use 3G and 2G (sometimes the setting is WCDMA Preferred). It will be in your phone settings.

    Use this app on your mobile browser to test speeds.

    http://i.dslr.net/iphone_speedtest.html

    Are you sure you are in a 3G coverage area? We follow the O2 radio network for coverage.

    Let me know how you get on

    regards
    Paul
    Couldnt use that Site Above i have a Samsung Taco Lite
    tried this site
    www.mobilespeedtest.com

    Here are the results i got

    Speed 314.961 kbps
    your latency : 1.287 seconds
    transfered 100 KB in 2.54 Seconds

    Is this Good Or bad People out there , what is your Score


  • #110
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    blaz wrote: »
    I don't seem to be able to buy any data bundles. Sending a text message to any of the advertised numbers (174209, 174210, 174211) does not work, the phone tries to deliver the text but ultimately fails. Sending texts to other numbers works fine. As far as I know it has been like that ever since I had that Tesco SIM.

    Hi Blaz,

    Can you please send me your details by PM inclduding your phone model and I will look into it for you.

    regards
    Paul


  • #111
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    EWJim wrote: »
    Couldnt use that Site Above i have a Samsung Taco Lite
    tried this site
    www.mobilespeedtest.com

    Here are the results i got

    Speed 314.961 kbps
    your latency : 1.287 seconds
    transfered 100 KB in 2.54 Seconds

    Is this Good Or bad People out there , what is your Score

    That is 3G speed...


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  • #112
    jay93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,323 ✭✭✭jay93


    hi the 3G in our area has been terrible for data it rarely if ever works anymore for me it started this just before i went on holidays last month i came back and it was still doing the same it seemed fine in dublin airport was working no problem but when i get to my area it just doesnt want to work its not a huge issue as i dont use mobile internet alot on tesco but that means everytime i do i have to go into settings and switch from 3G to EDGE (2G) to get webpages to load on the phone im not sure if this is an issue with the o2 mast around here but it was doing to same in drogheda town on me also calls /texts are fine over the 3G network but data is terrible..my sim is quite old about 2years old now it has worked on the 3G network always since i got it if i need to can i get a new 3G sim card in store and put my existing number onto the new card is there a charge for this ?thanks..


  • #113
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    jay93 wrote: »
    hi the 3G in our area has been terrible for data it rarely if ever works anymore for me it started this just before i went on holidays last month i came back and it was still doing the same it seemed fine in dublin airport was working no problem but when i get to my area it just doesnt want to work its not a huge issue as i dont use mobile internet alot on tesco but that means everytime i do i have to go into settings and switch from 3G to EDGE (2G) to get webpages to load on the phone im not sure if this is an issue with the o2 mast around here but it was doing to same in drogheda town on me also calls /texts are fine over the 3G network but data is terrible..my sim is quite old about 2years old now it has worked on the 3G network always since i got it if i need to can i get a new 3G sim card in store and put my existing number onto the new card is there a charge for this ?thanks..


    No charge for the SIM swap - just call care when you have the SIM. You can get a free SIM when buying a 20eur voucher in Tesco.


  • #114
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    tescomobile wrote: »
    You can get a free SIM when buying a 20eur voucher in Tesco.

    I thought it was €10?

    Free Tesco SIMs also available here.


  • #115
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    Kotek Besar wrote: »
    I thought it was €10?

    Free Tesco SIMs also available here.


    Sorry yes you are correct...and yes order free online.


  • #116
    skelefty
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭skelefty


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Yes, that sounds like GPRS level speeds - could be local to the cell you are on. Please check your speeds in a couple of locations. Once you have data access and 3G enabled on your device there is no reason why you cannot get 3G speeds.

    Hi,

    First time using boards but I was hoping you might be able to help me?!

    I have an iphone as well and tried to put in these settings and then bought a data bundle but safari is still not working - keeps telling me "could not activate cellular data network"

    I've spoken with tesco and they sent me out these instructions
    2) Enter the following details into Cellular Data at the top of the section.

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    Username: empty
    Password: empty

    3) Enter following details into MMS settings.

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://10.1.11.68/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    Max Message Size: 307200
    MMS UA Prof URL : empty

    4) Turn OFF your iPhone and turn it back ON

    I put these in (my data roaming is switched on) but I'm still getting the same error message or alternately "Cannot open home page - Safari cannot open homepage because it is not connected to the internet"

    I bought the iphone off ebay from the states and it was originally locked to the AT&T network, would this make any difference or would anyone know if I'm leaving something out?!?

    Thanks


  • #117
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    skelefty wrote: »
    Hi,

    First time using boards but I was hoping you might be able to help me?!

    I have an iphone as well and tried to put in these settings and then bought a data bundle but safari is still not working - keeps telling me "could not activate cellular data network"

    I've spoken with tesco and they sent me out these instructions
    2) Enter the following details into Cellular Data at the top of the section.

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    Username: empty
    Password: empty

    3) Enter following details into MMS settings.

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://10.1.11.68/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    Max Message Size: 307200
    MMS UA Prof URL : empty

    4) Turn OFF your iPhone and turn it back ON

    I put these in (my data roaming is switched on) but I'm still getting the same error message or alternately "Cannot open home page - Safari cannot open homepage because it is not connected to the internet"

    I bought the iphone off ebay from the states and it was originally locked to the AT&T network, would this make any difference or would anyone know if I'm leaving something out?!?

    Thanks


    Yes, you are missing the proxy setting for Internet. Not familiar with iPhone myself but Gurra posted here that you need to download software from Apple to set a proxy on the iPhone

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=69411804&postcount=73

    Edit: Proxy is 10.1.11.19 with port 8080


  • #118
    skelefty
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭skelefty


    Thanks for the reply but I think the proxy is in the info I've already been supplied with by Tesco above (19.1.11.19)? I've tried this with and without the (port?) 8080 but neither seems to work...

    Is there anything else that could be missing?? I heard some mention that the iphone needs to be jailbroken but I don't really know what this means

    Also the sim I have is from last June, do I need to change sim to a new one for the 3G to work?? The 3g symbol is showing at the top of the screen


  • #119
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    skelefty wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply but I think the proxy is in the info I've already been supplied with by Tesco above (19.1.11.19)? I've tried this with and without the (port?) 8080 but neither seems to work...

    Is there anything else that could be missing?? I heard some mention that the iphone needs to be jailbroken but I don't really know what this means

    Also the sim I have is from last June, do I need to change sim to a new one for the 3G to work?? The 3g symbol is showing at the top of the screen


    No the proxy details you noted above are just for MMS (and you need the port 8080 there aswell). You need the correct proxy and port for both MMS and Internet separately.

    It is the same value for both: 10.1.11.19 with port 8080

    For iPhone specific querys (re jailbroken etc) you should go to the iPhone subforum.


  • #120
    Gurra
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Gurra


    tescomobile wrote: »
    No the proxy details you noted above are just for MMS (and you need the port 8080 there aswell). You need the correct proxy and port for both MMS and Internet separately.

    It is the same value for both: 10.1.11.19 with port 8080

    For iPhone specific querys (re jailbroken etc) you should go to the iPhone subforum.

    To elaborate, for some bizzare reason, the iphone user interface only allows you to set up a MMS proxy, not a data proxy. To set up a data proxy, you need to use the Iphone Configuration Utility (for Windows). Create a new configuration profile and populate the fields under General (mandatory) and Advanced (data proxy settings). When you connect the Iphone via USB, the utility will pick it up and you can then send the profile you just created to the Iphone.
    I am hoping this proxy requirement will be removed with the introduction of support for non http traffic in the new year.


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  • #121
    paddins
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭paddins


    I'm about to buy an Apple Iphone sim free. On the Tesco Network at the moment will some of the apps fail to work? Anyone experience any problems with their Iphone on Tesco Network?


  • #122
    Gurra
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Gurra


    paddins wrote: »
    I'm about to buy an Apple Iphone sim free. On the Tesco Network at the moment will some of the apps fail to work? Anyone experience any problems with their Iphone on Tesco Network?

    Any apps that use non http traffic will not work. E.g. pop/imap/smtp email (web based email works fine), msn messenger, skype etc. Most apps use http though and work fine.
    According to this thread, this restriction will be gone mid jan.


  • #123
    Gurra
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭Gurra


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Hi Kotek,

    I didnt want to ignore your post but unfortunately I cant comment on this one.

    regards
    Paul

    How about visual voice mail support for iPhone? Too early to comment?


  • #124
    thisnthat2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭thisnthat2


    please please someone help me..... i have all the settings for it but when entering them i do not have the option to entre some settings like homepage and MMC2: 272 MC1: 11 ---- by the way what are these?????
    i am using a HTC HD T8282 :(


  • #125
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    thisnthat2 wrote: »
    please please someone help me..... i have all the settings for it but when entering them i do not have the option to entre some settings like homepage and MMC2: 272 MC1: 11 ---- by the way what are these?????
    i am using a HTC HD T8282 :(

    Hi there

    I replied in the other thread where you posted

    Please use

    http://www.tescomobile.ie/phonesettings.aspx

    to automatically setup the data settings on your device.

    regards
    Paul


  • #126
    thisnthat2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭thisnthat2


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Hi there

    I replied in the other thread where you posted

    Please use

    http://www.tescomobile.ie/phonesettings.aspx

    to automatically setup the data settings on your device.

    regards
    Paul

    Thank you paul.... BUT i found that page before i asked for help as all i get when i send the settings from the web site is "Error setting up settings"!!!!
    :(
    I rang customer care and she said she could not send these settings and emailed me the settings but as i tried to enter them i discovered they are different for the HTC!!!(stupid windows phones!!)


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  • #127
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    thisnthat2 wrote: »
    Thank you paul.... BUT i found that page before i asked for help as all i get when i send the settings from the web site is "Error setting up settings"!!!!
    :(
    I rang customer care and she said she could not send these settings and emailed me the settings but as i tried to enter them i discovered they are different for the HTC!!!(stupid windows phones!!)

    OK, seems to an issue with that phone and the OTA tool alright.

    The settings needed are

    1. For Internet/WAP

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11

    If MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) are not offered as options to edit then ignore them, most of the time these are picked up from the SIM autiomatically.


    2. For MMS

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    MMS Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11

    regards
    Paul


  • #128
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    Gurra wrote: »
    How about visual voice mail support for iPhone? Too early to comment?

    Not on the immediate 2011 roadmap...


  • #129
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,317 ✭✭✭emo72


    can you give me the settings for ztf blade/orange san francisco?


  • #130
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    emo72 wrote: »
    can you give me the settings for ztf blade/orange san francisco?

    This is an Android phone right?

    Settings will be as below..

    1. Create a new Internet APN in Setttings-> Wireless&Networks->Mobile Netowrks->Access Point Names

    Name: TMI Internet APN
    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11
    APN Type: default, supl

    2. Create a new MMS APN called TMI MMS APN with settings

    NAME: TMI MMS APN
    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    MMS Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11
    APN Type: mms

    3. Reboot your phone.


  • #131
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    Tescomobile, Is there any definitive plan to remove the proxy and port element of the settings? Many thanks


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  • #132
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    lomb wrote: »
    Tescomobile, Is there any definitive plan to remove the proxy and port element of the settings? Many thanks

    We are working through the design changes required with the technical team at the moment. I expect it to happen in the next few weeks but its not confirmed just yet until design complete.


  • #133
    skelefty
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭skelefty


    tescomobile wrote: »
    No the proxy details you noted above are just for MMS (and you need the port 8080 there aswell). You need the correct proxy and port for both MMS and Internet separately.

    It is the same value for both: 10.1.11.19 with port 8080

    For iPhone specific querys (re jailbroken etc) you should go to the iPhone subforum.

    I have tried all these settings but I still can't get this to connect to the net on my iphone, there isn't anything else that i could be missing?
    Its still saying to me "could not activate cellular data network"


  • #134
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    skelefty wrote: »
    I have tried all these settings but I still can't get this to connect to the net on my iphone, there isn't anything else that i could be missing?
    Its still saying to me "could not activate cellular data network"

    Hi Skelefty

    I am getting my hands on a SIM Free iPhone 4 and will go through this myself and post back the results.

    regards
    Paul


  • #135
    EWJim
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭EWJim


    Tesco mobile

    i seem to be having a problem with internet coverage In Dorgheda
    The internet seems to keep cutting out every few seconds

    Can only use java apps

    Any problems in the area,

    ps my wifes phone is having the same problem


  • #136
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    tescomobile wrote: »
    We are working through the design changes required with the technical team at the moment. I expect it to happen in the next few weeks but its not confirmed just yet until design complete.

    Thanks , please advise when or if its confirmed. I think this is absolutey needed for me and friends to port over.


  • #137
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    EWJim wrote: »
    Tesco mobile

    i seem to be having a problem with internet coverage In Dorgheda
    The internet seems to keep cutting out every few seconds

    Can only use java apps

    Any problems in the area,

    ps my wifes phone is having the same problem

    Hi Jim,

    Is it still happening today, we had an issue yesterday that may be related.

    Can you PM me your details if it is still a problem (number and location).

    regards
    Paul


  • #138
    EWJim
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭EWJim


    seem to be ok now
    thanks any way


  • #139
    mart_pl
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭mart_pl


    Hi Paul,

    Any chance you know how to set up tescomobile internet on Samsung Galaxy S? Tried everything from this thread and others but still cant get it working...:(
    I have no 3G.. only R visible on top of the reception bar... I'm able to send and receive MMS but they are poor quality like 4kb..

    Any help would be appreciated.

    I have this settings on my phone
    tescomobile wrote: »
    OK, seems to an issue with that phone and the OTA tool alright.

    The settings needed are

    1. For Internet/WAP

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11

    If MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) are not offered as options to edit then ignore them, most of the time these are picked up from the SIM autiomatically.


    2. For MMS

    APN: tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com
    MMSC: http://mmc1/servlets/mms
    MMS Proxy: 10.1.11.19
    MMS Port: 8080
    MCC: 272
    MNC: 11

    regards
    Paul


  • #140
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    mart_pl wrote: »
    Hi Paul,

    Any chance you know how to set up tescomobile internet on Samsung Galaxy S? Tried everything from this thread and others but still cant get it working...:(
    I have no 3G.. only R visible on top of the reception bar... I'm able to send and receive MMS but they are poor quality like 4kb..

    Any help would be appreciated.

    I have this settings on my phone

    Hi Mart,

    Make sure the APNs are as in your post above.

    Another thing that is important is that the "0.0.0.0 Allowed" setting is on in the hidden android phone menu - some manufacturers have this at Not Allowed as default. Instructions are as below.

    1. 0.0.0.0 Allowed

    "Open the Phone dialer and type in *#*#4636#*#*
    Tap on Phone Information
    Scroll Down and set Toggle DNS Check to 0.0.0.0 Allowed"

    2. Also, make sure the APN Type setting on the Internet APN is default or Internet

    3. Reboot your phone. This should work for you

    On the MMS picture size there is an issue with some handsets MMS picture size capability not being recognised that we are looking at (its called User Agent Profile on the server side). If there is anyway to set the default size of images in MMS in your device then please choose 300kb. Otherwise this one will be fixed shortly from the server side.

    regards
    Paul


  • #141
    mart_pl
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭mart_pl


    Thank you very much Paul. This worked for me.


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  • #142
    ceadjose
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭ceadjose


    Hi got a Huawei Ideos (Android) set up on Tesco Mobile, tips in this forum.

    1. Set phone to work when Roaming (seems to be think Tesco is roaming on O2)
    2. Set up two APN's as detailed in forum one for internet and one for mms
    3. MMS to download needs the DNS 0.0.0.0 Allowed

    Just need proxy sorted now to be able to use apps when not on WiFi..... :)


  • #143
    daithi2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭daithi2011


    Hi
    What are the Tesco APN settings for use with a 3g dongle?
    That website wants me to enter a phone make, but its actually a 3g dongle I want to use it with.
    Thanks.


  • #144
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    ceadjose wrote: »
    Hi got a Huawei Ideos (Android) set up on Tesco Mobile, tips in this forum.

    1. Set phone to work when Roaming (seems to be think Tesco is roaming on O2)
    2. Set up two APN's as detailed in forum one for internet and one for mms
    3. MMS to download needs the DNS 0.0.0.0 Allowed

    Just need proxy sorted now to be able to use apps when not on WiFi..... :)

    Good to hear. Yes, for Android data roaming needs to be on.

    We are working on the proxy restrictions


  • #145
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    daithi2011 wrote: »
    Hi
    What are the Tesco APN settings for use with a 3g dongle?
    That website wants me to enter a phone make, but its actually a 3g dongle I want to use it with.
    Thanks.

    Hi Daithi,

    It will be the same settings but you will need to enter them on the admin screens of the dongle as I doubt OTA settings will be available for a dongle. Is it unlocked?

    regards
    Paul


  • #146
    daithi2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭daithi2011


    tescomobile wrote: »
    Hi Daithi,

    It will be the same settings but you will need to enter them on the admin screens of the dongle as I doubt OTA settings will be available for a dongle. Is it unlocked?

    regards
    Paul


    Thats great thanks.
    Its unlocked.


  • #147
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    daithi2011 wrote: »
    Thats great thanks.
    Its unlocked.

    Unlocked Huawei Dongles using generic mobile partner dont seem to have proxy settings as far as I can see and although connect the internet doesnt work.


  • #148
    snappieT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭snappieT


    I got it working with the dongle. Just bought a SIM instore, topped up with €10 (so SIM was free), and got €10 free. I make that 4 months of internet for €20 (at 1GB/month).

    First things first, you have to activate the SIM. Put it into a phone and call 1749 to bring the SIM online. Then you can put it into the dongle.

    Setting it up was a bit strange. The APN that you enter in "Mobile Partner", the generic application that you can get when you flash your dongle, is tescomobile.liffeytelecom.com - the access number is *99#

    The different bit is that you can only access the internet via a tesco mobile proxy, so you need to whip out your browser, and point its proxy to 10.1.11.19, port 8080. Once I did that, I got the following results in the Marino area, on HSDPA:
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    Hope this helps someone!


  • #149
    daithi2011
    Closed Accounts Posts: 184 ✭✭daithi2011


    Thanks for that. Doesnt look fast at all. I'll try it out though.

    OK got a loan of a tesco sim so cant go too mad on it yet til i get mine.

    I went into mobile connect. Its still branded as 3, but is unlocked.
    Then went into profiles.
    If you click on connection to add a new connection then you can add the proxy in there.
    Then add that connection to a new profile.
    Set that new profile as active.
    It then connects to the O2 network, but you get a warning about roaming (is this because its still branded as 3?)

    Does this sound about right. I was able to browse ok, but I dont know if I was using credit on it. When I get a new sim i'll try again.

    And I've only edge where I am at the moment or it might be that I have to buy the data add on to get 3G.


  • #150
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    Hiya, can you tell me which browser you are using and how and where you enter the port and proxy settings. For me there are several connections in IE where one enters the info and none work. Also what is that screenshot of ipconfig tell you of PPP?
    I can connect to TMI in mobile partner but the browser wont work. In my network connections I have several connections including dial up and VPN including TMI internet as well as seperately TMI which is connected through mobile partner . Cheers


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  • #151
    Tesco Mobile: Paul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭Tesco Mobile: Paul


    daithi2011 wrote: »
    Thanks for that. Doesnt look fast at all. I'll try it out though.

    You should get 3G download speeds up to 500kb/s depending on all the normal location factors for mobile data


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