Wireless and smartphones.

20-03-2006, 13:25

If I had a smartphone that had 802.11b/g, would I be able to access the internet/e-mail without charge if I was connected to a wireless network?

Mr Cable · 20-03-2006, 15:38

In theory, yes. I had a Motorola A1000 I could connect to my desktop PC via bluetooth and access the internet via my home broadband connection.

20-03-2006, 16:01

You say "In theory" does that mean that in practice it is possible that it may not be the case. I am thinking of getting an MDA Pro on T-mobile and would like to use it on my wireless network at home to access the web/e-mail. Do T-mobile block this sort of access, or force it through their systems in some way so you have to pay?

Mr Cable · 20-03-2006, 20:57

Hmm, good question. They could restrict things, but networks don't usually feel comfortable knee-capping PDAs as customers who wish to have these tend to know what they want/need.

I guess they only way to confirm would be to speak to the retailer before you buy.

Sorry!

20-03-2006, 21:09

No probs. I guess, as you say, I should ask before I buy. But do I trust the sales person to a) know what they're talking about and b) tell the truth?

Mr Cable · 21-03-2006, 00:46

a) Avoid the Carphone Warehouse and go to a T-Mobile shop
b) Tell them you'll be back within 14 days to cancel if they lie - they'll be sure to check their facts & tell the truth!

20-03-2006, 13:25	#1
bob.bobsta Posts: n/a	Wireless and smartphones. If I had a smartphone that had 802.11b/g, would I be able to access the internet/e-mail without charge if I was connected to a wireless network?

20-03-2006, 15:38	#2
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	In theory, yes. I had a Motorola A1000 I could connect to my desktop PC via bluetooth and access the internet via my home broadband connection. Last edited by Mr Cable : 20-03-2006 at 16:00.

20-03-2006, 16:01	#3
bob.bobsta Posts: n/a	You say "In theory" does that mean that in practice it is possible that it may not be the case. I am thinking of getting an MDA Pro on T-mobile and would like to use it on my wireless network at home to access the web/e-mail. Do T-mobile block this sort of access, or force it through their systems in some way so you have to pay?

20-03-2006, 20:57	#4
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Hmm, good question. They could restrict things, but networks don't usually feel comfortable knee-capping PDAs as customers who wish to have these tend to know what they want/need. I guess they only way to confirm would be to speak to the retailer before you buy. Sorry!

20-03-2006, 21:09	#5
bob.bobsta Posts: n/a	No probs. I guess, as you say, I should ask before I buy. But do I trust the sales person to a) know what they're talking about and b) tell the truth?

21-03-2006, 00:46	#6
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	a) Avoid the Carphone Warehouse and go to a T-Mobile shop b) Tell them you'll be back within 14 days to cancel if they lie - they'll be sure to check their facts & tell the truth!

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