Orange tethering.

alanwarwic · 04-04-2010, 13:34

Am thinking about taking a mobile Dolphin plan.

Anyone know if the 500mb allowance still allows tethering to a laptop?

croyde · 04-04-2010, 16:55

If I am stuck in a hotel and the wifi is not free I use my nokia as a modem for my laptop.

I'm on Orange and have 500mb a month. Is this not allowed then?

dsdjm · 04-04-2010, 18:15

croyde - are you using an Orange branded / locked phone, or just an Orange SIM in an otherwise nothing to do with Orange unlocked Nokia?

lamplite1c · 04-04-2010, 20:23

From what i remember you need to be carefull, iv'e got the 250 mb DATA bundle, which rolls over any unused Mb's up to a maximum of 500, I dont think they have this bundle anymore

all i can find info about is there "internet" bundles that say you cannot use your phone as a modem on them, so im not giving up my bundle for love nor money.

That said, I dont think i have heard of anyone getting caught for using there bundle in the way you want.

croyde · 05-04-2010, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsdjm

croyde - are you using an Orange branded / locked phone, or just an Orange SIM in an otherwise nothing to do with Orange unlocked Nokia?

It's an Orange phone which has finished it's contract now on a rolling monthly contract.

I only have used it when broadband is down and it does not appear to impact much on my bundle. I would have thought that as long as you were within your data usage, as you pay if you go over, you could use it how you like.

I presumed that the iPhone was the one they were worried about as the data bundle is effectively a fair usage policy, thus open to being abused.

If I go over 500 mb, I get charged. Simple as that.

alan.w · 05-04-2010, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Am thinking about taking a mobile Dolphin plan.

Anyone know if the 500mb allowance still allows tethering to a laptop?

See (4) "Not to be used for Internet Tethering (e.g. using your handset as a modem - separate Tethered Data bundles are available)."
http://www1.orange.co.uk/mobileterms...one-terms.html

croyde · 05-04-2010, 18:18

Yeah but No4 on that is for the iPhone and it's 750 mb fair usage thing.

dsdjm · 05-04-2010, 19:26

Is there a subtle difference between an official "tethering" service, and simply using your phone as a Bluetooth modem via *99***x#?

BlueDanGroup · 05-04-2010, 22:19

I occasionally used my LC KC910 on Orange as a modem, worked fine and they never twigged, or contacted me about it anyway.

Since switching to o2 with the same handset the tethering doesn't work any more - bah.

Vertigo1 · 24-04-2010, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by croyde

Yeah but No4 on that is for the iPhone and it's 750 mb fair usage thing.

Yes, but check here:

http://www1.orange.co.uk/service_pla...March2010.html

"5. Unlimited mobile internet - subject to fair usage.
Mobile internet is not to be used for other activities (e.g. using your handset as a modem..."

So the same rules apply to their general "animal" plans, regardless of handset.

Haruhion · 24-04-2010, 21:20

Orange says no... unless you pay extra of course. It's like buying a packet of crisps and telling me that I can't eat them slowly to enjoy the taste more as they want me to buy an additional packet instead.

Screw that. Up to last year (hardly ever use mobile internet now), I just tethered when I wanted, but kept within limits. I spoofed now and then, but I don't think I really needed to.

smitj017 · 24-04-2010, 21:24

Although I am talking about a different network (3) I 'teather' via my phone all the time, using data from my 'internet max' add on which I pay £5 extra. I used to use a cable from my phone, but since getting a nokia with wifi, a great app I have used is 'joikuspot' which turns your phone into a mobile WiFi router. It works great, and have not been charged for using the internet on my laptop once.

dazbarber · 22-05-2010, 12:46

I too am interested in doing this. I'm only on an Orange PAYG Dolphin account with which I get 100mb of mobile internet use per month (as long as I have topped up by £10). Looking at this page (terms and conditions no.11) makes me think that mobile tethering is ok but with a warning that if I exceed 100mb I'll be charged appropriately. Am I reading this correctly? If so, 100mb should be plenty for a quick look at Facebook and an email check 3 or 4 times while on holiday surely?

Daz

Resonance · 22-05-2010, 14:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by dazbarber

I too am interested in doing this. I'm only on an Orange PAYG Dolphin account with which I get 100mb of mobile internet use per month (as long as I have topped up by £10). Looking at this page (terms and conditions no.11) makes me think that mobile tethering is ok but with a warning that if I exceed 100mb I'll be charged appropriately. Am I reading this correctly? If so, 100mb should be plenty for a quick look at Facebook and an email check 3 or 4 times while on holiday surely?

Daz

The way I read it is that tethering is likely to make you go over 100MB and if you do go over you will be charged.

04-04-2010, 13:34	#1
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Orange tethering. Am thinking about taking a mobile Dolphin plan. Anyone know if the 500mb allowance still allows tethering to a laptop?

04-04-2010, 16:55	#2
croyde Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 237	If I am stuck in a hotel and the wifi is not free I use my nokia as a modem for my laptop. I'm on Orange and have 500mb a month. Is this not allowed then?

04-04-2010, 18:15	#3
dsdjm Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,650	croyde - are you using an Orange branded / locked phone, or just an Orange SIM in an otherwise nothing to do with Orange unlocked Nokia?

04-04-2010, 20:23	#4
lamplite1c Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Southampton Posts: 358	From what i remember you need to be carefull, iv'e got the 250 mb DATA bundle, which rolls over any unused Mb's up to a maximum of 500, I dont think they have this bundle anymore all i can find info about is there "internet" bundles that say you cannot use your phone as a modem on them, so im not giving up my bundle for love nor money. That said, I dont think i have heard of anyone getting caught for using there bundle in the way you want.

05-04-2010, 14:15	#5
croyde Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 237	Quote: Originally Posted by dsdjm croyde - are you using an Orange branded / locked phone, or just an Orange SIM in an otherwise nothing to do with Orange unlocked Nokia? It's an Orange phone which has finished it's contract now on a rolling monthly contract. I only have used it when broadband is down and it does not appear to impact much on my bundle. I would have thought that as long as you were within your data usage, as you pay if you go over, you could use it how you like. I presumed that the iPhone was the one they were worried about as the data bundle is effectively a fair usage policy, thus open to being abused. If I go over 500 mb, I get charged. Simple as that.

05-04-2010, 17:42	#6
alan.w Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Southwick Brighton West Sussex Posts: 1,246	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Am thinking about taking a mobile Dolphin plan. Anyone know if the 500mb allowance still allows tethering to a laptop? See (4) "Not to be used for Internet Tethering (e.g. using your handset as a modem - separate Tethered Data bundles are available)." http://www1.orange.co.uk/mobileterms...one-terms.html

05-04-2010, 18:18	#7
croyde Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 237	Yeah but No4 on that is for the iPhone and it's 750 mb fair usage thing.

05-04-2010, 19:26	#8
dsdjm Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,650	Is there a subtle difference between an official "tethering" service, and simply using your phone as a Bluetooth modem via 99**x#?

05-04-2010, 22:19	#9
BlueDanGroup Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 150	I occasionally used my LC KC910 on Orange as a modem, worked fine and they never twigged, or contacted me about it anyway. Since switching to o2 with the same handset the tethering doesn't work any more - bah.

24-04-2010, 20:34	#10
Vertigo1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 432	Quote: Originally Posted by croyde Yeah but No4 on that is for the iPhone and it's 750 mb fair usage thing. Yes, but check here: http://www1.orange.co.uk/service_pla...March2010.html "5. Unlimited mobile internet - subject to fair usage. Mobile internet is not to be used for other activities (e.g. using your handset as a modem..." So the same rules apply to their general "animal" plans, regardless of handset.

24-04-2010, 21:20	#11
Haruhion Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Luton Posts: 1,752	Orange says no... unless you pay extra of course. It's like buying a packet of crisps and telling me that I can't eat them slowly to enjoy the taste more as they want me to buy an additional packet instead. Screw that. Up to last year (hardly ever use mobile internet now), I just tethered when I wanted, but kept within limits. I spoofed now and then, but I don't think I really needed to.

24-04-2010, 21:24	#12
smitj017 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Posts: 492	Although I am talking about a different network (3) I 'teather' via my phone all the time, using data from my 'internet max' add on which I pay £5 extra. I used to use a cable from my phone, but since getting a nokia with wifi, a great app I have used is 'joikuspot' which turns your phone into a mobile WiFi router. It works great, and have not been charged for using the internet on my laptop once.

22-05-2010, 12:46	#13
dazbarber Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 164	I too am interested in doing this. I'm only on an Orange PAYG Dolphin account with which I get 100mb of mobile internet use per month (as long as I have topped up by £10). Looking at this page (terms and conditions no.11) makes me think that mobile tethering is ok but with a warning that if I exceed 100mb I'll be charged appropriately. Am I reading this correctly? If so, 100mb should be plenty for a quick look at Facebook and an email check 3 or 4 times while on holiday surely? Daz

22-05-2010, 14:51	#14
Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	Quote: Originally Posted by dazbarber I too am interested in doing this. I'm only on an Orange PAYG Dolphin account with which I get 100mb of mobile internet use per month (as long as I have topped up by £10). Looking at this page (terms and conditions no.11) makes me think that mobile tethering is ok but with a warning that if I exceed 100mb I'll be charged appropriately. Am I reading this correctly? If so, 100mb should be plenty for a quick look at Facebook and an email check 3 or 4 times while on holiday surely? Daz The way I read it is that tethering is likely to make you go over 100MB and if you do go over you will be charged.

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