Area codes oon your mobile

Rob_Online · 24-09-2005, 20:15

I've known some mobiles can show you the telephone area code you're currently in.
I'm not too worried about this, but it could come in usefull sometime.
Does anybody know how to turn it on to display the area code? My phone doesn't have an option to do it, maybe it's in Info Services somewhere?

gordon32uk · 24-09-2005, 20:19

if its vodafone the service code is 50
other networks i dont think do that feature.

Rob_Online · 24-09-2005, 20:33

Cheers, worked

dreamypuma · 24-09-2005, 20:45

Back in the day I'm sure Cellnet had this feature. Do o2 still have it and how is it activated?

Drinking_Gecko · 24-09-2005, 20:52

I was in Italy a few weeks back and Vodafone there actually told you the city/town you were in. I found it quiet a novelty (for a few minutes anyways

)

raptorz · 24-09-2005, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drinking_Gecko

I was in Italy a few weeks back and Vodafone there actually told you the city/town you were in. I found it quiet a novelty (for a few minutes anyways

)

did that when i was in australia too. It actually said which part of the city you were in! It was really good I thought.

how do you turn it on over here with the service command? Sorry if i sound thick

adam_80 · 24-09-2005, 21:38

Dunno about other phones but on a Nokia it's in "Phone Settings" and then you need to select "Cell Info Display". In the UK this only works on Vodafone as far as I know. Dunno about O2. On Orange or T-Mobile it definitely isn't available.

In Poland the cell info display also shows you the town or area of a city. Sometimes even scrolling information which I thought was quite impressive. Shame we don't have that here.

Redcoat · 24-09-2005, 22:06

It's available on O2, albeit on page 200 instead of 50 (as Vodafone use) of Cell Broadcast.

raptorz · 25-09-2005, 00:19

thanks adam_80 Just put it on mine and its working

standchrisuk · 25-09-2005, 01:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordon32uk

if its vodafone the service code is 50
other networks i dont think do that feature.

Sorry to sound a bit thick, but I have a Samsung Z500. Does anyonw know how to active this code to display the cell info ?

Cheers

25-09-2005, 01:31

Could I get this 'cool' feature using an S700i and O2 Online Talk-a-lot more?

With Vodafone's Sharp GX15 I got it.

daddycool · 25-09-2005, 10:30

Under phone settings- cell info on the nokia 6630 on o2, I only get the option of 'on or off'. How do I get number 200?

0piumDea1er · 25-09-2005, 13:48

Is this service available to Orange customer?

DevoidDroid · 25-09-2005, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0piumDea1er

Is this service available to Orange customer?

No, only O2 and Vodafone.

daddycool · 25-09-2005, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redcoat

It's available on O2, albeit on page 200 instead of 50 (as Vodafone use) of Cell Broadcast.

How do I get page 200?

Rob_Online · 25-09-2005, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by daddycool

How do I get page 200?

Should be on your messages option, then find Info Services and make 200 'active' and set it as a quick view as well, depending on your phone.

hporia · 25-09-2005, 21:10

Is there any other codes that can be used for anything else? Thanks,

coopermanyorks · 25-09-2005, 21:18

Hi

What a good thing , off to see if I have it

coopermanyorks · 25-09-2005, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopermanyorks

Hi

What a good thing , off to see if I have it

Anyone know how to set it up on a Samsung D500 on 02 ?

Ta

gers09 · 26-09-2005, 00:14

Im on o2 but have a sharp gx20, initially pay as you go on vodafone. In my messages menu theres the heading cell broadcasts. then if i click on settings it gives me a list of subjects, like news, weather etc. what happens if i activated some of them?

Vashta Nerada · 26-09-2005, 00:16

did you know having cell broadcasts switched on runs your battery down quicker?

FOXPRESIDENT · 26-09-2005, 01:37

Works on O2 ... with my motorola phone...

Does anyone know of any secret channels?

or anything like that?

m419 · 27-09-2005, 10:31

You need to turn on 'Cell information display'.

This only works with Vodafone and very rarely with O2.

And sometimes it's wrong, The display sometimes shows '0181' for London when it should be '0208'

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob_Online

I've known some mobiles can show you the telephone area code you're currently in.
I'm not too worried about this, but it could come in usefull sometime.
Does anybody know how to turn it on to display the area code? My phone doesn't have an option to do it, maybe it's in Info Services somewhere?

stuf83 · 27-09-2005, 10:48

hey i tried setting the info page to 200, it works well sort of i get my area code plus about 4 other surrounding areas is there anyway just to get mine like vodafone?

cheers

Rob_Online · 27-09-2005, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by stuf83

hey i tried setting the info page to 200, it works well sort of i get my area code plus about 4 other surrounding areas is there anyway just to get mine like vodafone?

cheers

I have this with O2, get 4 others along with the correct one for my area.

24-09-2005, 20:15	#1
Rob_Online Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somerset, UK (Mendip TX) Posts: 2,475	Area codes oon your mobile I've known some mobiles can show you the telephone area code you're currently in. I'm not too worried about this, but it could come in usefull sometime. Does anybody know how to turn it on to display the area code? My phone doesn't have an option to do it, maybe it's in Info Services somewhere?

25-09-2005, 01:22	#10
standchrisuk Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	Cell Info Display on Vodafone Quote: Originally Posted by gordon32uk if its vodafone the service code is 50 other networks i dont think do that feature. Sorry to sound a bit thick, but I have a Samsung Z500. Does anyonw know how to active this code to display the cell info ? Cheers

27-09-2005, 10:31	#23
m419 Banned User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 774	Cell information display You need to turn on 'Cell information display'. This only works with Vodafone and very rarely with O2. And sometimes it's wrong, The display sometimes shows '0181' for London when it should be '0208' Quote: Originally Posted by Rob_Online I've known some mobiles can show you the telephone area code you're currently in. I'm not too worried about this, but it could come in usefull sometime. Does anybody know how to turn it on to display the area code? My phone doesn't have an option to do it, maybe it's in Info Services somewhere?

24-09-2005, 20:19	#2
gordon32uk Banned User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 175	if its vodafone the service code is 50 other networks i dont think do that feature.

24-09-2005, 20:33	#3
Rob_Online Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somerset, UK (Mendip TX) Posts: 2,475	Cheers, worked

24-09-2005, 20:45	#4
dreamypuma Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,129	Back in the day I'm sure Cellnet had this feature. Do o2 still have it and how is it activated?

24-09-2005, 20:52	#5
Drinking_Gecko Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 2,460	I was in Italy a few weeks back and Vodafone there actually told you the city/town you were in. I found it quiet a novelty (for a few minutes anyways )

24-09-2005, 21:21	#6
raptorz Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,334	Quote: Originally Posted by Drinking_Gecko I was in Italy a few weeks back and Vodafone there actually told you the city/town you were in. I found it quiet a novelty (for a few minutes anyways ) did that when i was in australia too. It actually said which part of the city you were in! It was really good I thought. how do you turn it on over here with the service command? Sorry if i sound thick

24-09-2005, 21:38	#7
adam_80 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 28	Dunno about other phones but on a Nokia it's in "Phone Settings" and then you need to select "Cell Info Display". In the UK this only works on Vodafone as far as I know. Dunno about O2. On Orange or T-Mobile it definitely isn't available. In Poland the cell info display also shows you the town or area of a city. Sometimes even scrolling information which I thought was quite impressive. Shame we don't have that here.

24-09-2005, 22:06	#8
Redcoat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The wilds of West Tyrone Posts: 2,122	It's available on O2, albeit on page 200 instead of 50 (as Vodafone use) of Cell Broadcast.

25-09-2005, 00:19	#9
raptorz Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,334	thanks adam_80 Just put it on mine and its working

25-09-2005, 01:31	#11
kentboy Posts: n/a	Could I get this 'cool' feature using an S700i and O2 Online Talk-a-lot more? With Vodafone's Sharp GX15 I got it.

25-09-2005, 10:30	#12
daddycool Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wymondham Posts: 582	Under phone settings- cell info on the nokia 6630 on o2, I only get the option of 'on or off'. How do I get number 200?

25-09-2005, 13:48	#13
0piumDea1er Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,723	Is this service available to Orange customer?

25-09-2005, 16:10	#14
DevoidDroid Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In The Garden Posts: 371	Quote: Originally Posted by 0piumDea1er Is this service available to Orange customer? No, only O2 and Vodafone.

25-09-2005, 16:33	#15
daddycool Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wymondham Posts: 582	Quote: Originally Posted by Redcoat It's available on O2, albeit on page 200 instead of 50 (as Vodafone use) of Cell Broadcast. How do I get page 200?

25-09-2005, 19:31	#16
Rob_Online Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somerset, UK (Mendip TX) Posts: 2,475	Quote: Originally Posted by daddycool How do I get page 200? Should be on your messages option, then find Info Services and make 200 'active' and set it as a quick view as well, depending on your phone.

25-09-2005, 21:10	#17
hporia Banned User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 89	Is there any other codes that can be used for anything else? Thanks,

25-09-2005, 21:18	#18
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Hi What a good thing , off to see if I have it

25-09-2005, 23:13	#19
coopermanyorks Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Gods Own County Posts: 20,678	Quote: Originally Posted by coopermanyorks Hi What a good thing , off to see if I have it Anyone know how to set it up on a Samsung D500 on 02 ? Ta

26-09-2005, 00:14	#20
gers09 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,832	Im on o2 but have a sharp gx20, initially pay as you go on vodafone. In my messages menu theres the heading cell broadcasts. then if i click on settings it gives me a list of subjects, like news, weather etc. what happens if i activated some of them?

26-09-2005, 00:16	#21
Vashta Nerada Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barry, South Wales Posts: 4,382	did you know having cell broadcasts switched on runs your battery down quicker?

26-09-2005, 01:37	#22
FOXPRESIDENT Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 3,892	Works on O2 ... with my motorola phone... Does anyone know of any secret channels? or anything like that?

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Area codes oon your mobile

27-09-2005, 10:48	#24
stuf83 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rainhill, Merseyside Posts: 48	hey i tried setting the info page to 200, it works well sort of i get my area code plus about 4 other surrounding areas is there anyway just to get mine like vodafone? cheers

27-09-2005, 18:21	#25
Rob_Online Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somerset, UK (Mendip TX) Posts: 2,475	Quote: Originally Posted by stuf83 hey i tried setting the info page to 200, it works well sort of i get my area code plus about 4 other surrounding areas is there anyway just to get mine like vodafone? cheers I have this with O2, get 4 others along with the correct one for my area.