Wi-Fi on mobile?

Franglais · 29-03-2010, 16:25

I note the Wi-Fi on my new LG mobile is usually switched on.

Not sure if I need this switched on (only happens when I'm at home and the laptop's VM router is switched on)?

I thought SMS and emails on mobiles don't need Wi-Fi enabling as it's all done via satellites?

I'm either

1). Wrong

or

2). Right

please put me right!

Thanks

Dr.Phlox · 29-03-2010, 16:30

Satellites have nothing to do with it! The phone signal goes to "cells" (hence the term cellphone) which is a radio receiver operating on on 900 or 1800MHz.

Anywho.. if you're not using Internet etc. on your phone for streaming, turn Wi-Fi off on the handset otherwise it'll cane your battery.

Franglais · 29-03-2010, 16:37

Thanks but I'm still confused as the internet (BBC News for example "streaming"?) I can view anywhere regardless of whether I'm at home or miles away outside so where does the Wi-Fi come into it?

Sorry to sound so dorky today - must be all this BST nonsense.....

Dan 8t1 · 29-03-2010, 17:31

When you are out and about your mobile is using the mobile network to access the Internet. You should set it up to use your wireless router when you're at home, as you will get faster speeds and won't be using your mobile data allowance up (that's if you have one.. if you haven't then you may be racking up a huge bill!).

imagegrill · 29-03-2010, 19:00

Well, mobiles can use a satellite connection in the link from the BSC to BTS, but this is not usual

Your GSM/ 3G/ WiFi are just different ways of your phone connecting to the outside world.
WiFi uses a broadband connection which is billed from the provider of the broadband and you will not need a SIM card for this, thogh some phones will not get past the start up screen without a SIM, but that is due to other reasons.
With GSM/ 3G you will need a SIM card as this service is provided by your mobile operator and they will bill you accordingly.

fmradiotuner1 · 29-03-2010, 19:14

Phones also use satellites for GPS.

coolmark18 · 30-03-2010, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan 8t1

You should set it up to use your wireless router when you're at home, as you will get faster speeds and won't be using your mobile data allowance up (that's if you have one.. if you haven't then you may be racking up a huge bill!).

Yeah, be VERY careful. If your watching or downloading alot of content when not connected to WiFi and dont have some sort of data plan, your next bill is going to be huge.

29-03-2010, 16:25	#1
Franglais Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 3,254	Wi-Fi on mobile? I note the Wi-Fi on my new LG mobile is usually switched on. Not sure if I need this switched on (only happens when I'm at home and the laptop's VM router is switched on)? I thought SMS and emails on mobiles don't need Wi-Fi enabling as it's all done via satellites? I'm either 1). Wrong or 2). Right please put me right! Thanks

29-03-2010, 16:30	#2
Dr.Phlox Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rural Tractor Land Posts: 2,583	Satellites have nothing to do with it! The phone signal goes to "cells" (hence the term cellphone) which is a radio receiver operating on on 900 or 1800MHz. Anywho.. if you're not using Internet etc. on your phone for streaming, turn Wi-Fi off on the handset otherwise it'll cane your battery.

29-03-2010, 16:37	#3
Franglais Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 3,254	Thanks but I'm still confused as the internet (BBC News for example "streaming"?) I can view anywhere regardless of whether I'm at home or miles away outside so where does the Wi-Fi come into it? Sorry to sound so dorky today - must be all this BST nonsense.....

29-03-2010, 17:31	#4
Dan 8t1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Leicester Posts: 897	When you are out and about your mobile is using the mobile network to access the Internet. You should set it up to use your wireless router when you're at home, as you will get faster speeds and won't be using your mobile data allowance up (that's if you have one.. if you haven't then you may be racking up a huge bill!).

29-03-2010, 19:00	#5
imagegrill Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 307	Well, mobiles can use a satellite connection in the link from the BSC to BTS, but this is not usual Your GSM/ 3G/ WiFi are just different ways of your phone connecting to the outside world. WiFi uses a broadband connection which is billed from the provider of the broadband and you will not need a SIM card for this, thogh some phones will not get past the start up screen without a SIM, but that is due to other reasons. With GSM/ 3G you will need a SIM card as this service is provided by your mobile operator and they will bill you accordingly.

29-03-2010, 19:14	#6
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	Phones also use satellites for GPS.

30-03-2010, 12:19	#7
coolmark18 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,141	Quote: Originally Posted by Dan 8t1 You should set it up to use your wireless router when you're at home, as you will get faster speeds and won't be using your mobile data allowance up (that's if you have one.. if you haven't then you may be racking up a huge bill!). Yeah, be VERY careful. If your watching or downloading alot of content when not connected to WiFi and dont have some sort of data plan, your next bill is going to be huge.

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