O2 GPRS; possible to use full internet?

funkyjunkymunky · 13-08-2006, 11:41

I understand that O2 block all ports except 80, or something along those lines. AFAIK this is the reason I can't use MSN and other applications which use ports other than 80.

I'm just wondering if there is a way to get around this block, a proxy perhaps?

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

FJM

anap · 13-08-2006, 14:03

I've never had any problems using the internet with O2 gprs. What errors do you get?

chris4817 · 13-08-2006, 15:48

Me neither. I can use MSN with no problems

DevoidDroid · 13-08-2006, 16:06

if you're on o2 payg then pretty much everything is blocked, on pay monthly you can access anything.

gillyallan · 13-08-2006, 16:44

Why do they block it on PAYG. Surely if you've no credit then you cant access. Got credit, they should let us use it.

lalaland · 14-08-2006, 10:57

I have to admit, I've had problems in the past trying to use MSN on my O2 handsets.

I am on contract and had a K750i previously and that wouldn't work with it.

I know have a K800i so will try again and see what happens. The 3G part should make a faster internet connection too

Just curiously, what software title connects to the MSN network from mobiles?

lalaland · 14-08-2006, 11:25

I've just downloaded Mig33 and that works perfectly.

It gives the option to use TCP connection or HTTP. Obviously if O2 are blocking ports then you select HTTP as this routes the communication through port 80 which they don't block and means that MSN messenger works fine.

If you've tried it in the past on O2 and it's not worked it may be that the app is trying to use TCP which would connect on standard ports (blocked), so try one that supports HTTP which uses port 80 as standard and you should be fine.

Mig33 has the bonus of connecting to Yahoo as well (which I don't use) and also gives you some free credit for SMS and calls on their network if you register it (free registration) or you can use it as is.

Mr Cable · 14-08-2006, 13:18

Cheers for the Heads Up lala - I've just downloaded it for me N80 on 3 (as 3 haven't made the existing Msn Messenger client compatible with me phone - yet [Grr]) and it certianly seems a lot better than eMsn.

I wish IM+ & Agile messenger allowed connections through Http...

13-08-2006, 11:41	#1
funkyjunkymunky Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Plymouth Posts: 239	O2 GPRS; possible to use full internet? I understand that O2 block all ports except 80, or something along those lines. AFAIK this is the reason I can't use MSN and other applications which use ports other than 80. I'm just wondering if there is a way to get around this block, a proxy perhaps? Any ideas? Thanks in advance! FJM

13-08-2006, 14:03	#2
anap Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Bristol Posts: 3,743	I've never had any problems using the internet with O2 gprs. What errors do you get?

13-08-2006, 15:48	#3
chris4817 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newton Abbot, Devon Posts: 282	Me neither. I can use MSN with no problems

13-08-2006, 16:06	#4
DevoidDroid Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In The Garden Posts: 371	if you're on o2 payg then pretty much everything is blocked, on pay monthly you can access anything.

13-08-2006, 16:44	#5
gillyallan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 29,115	Why do they block it on PAYG. Surely if you've no credit then you cant access. Got credit, they should let us use it.

14-08-2006, 10:57	#6
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	I have to admit, I've had problems in the past trying to use MSN on my O2 handsets. I am on contract and had a K750i previously and that wouldn't work with it. I know have a K800i so will try again and see what happens. The 3G part should make a faster internet connection too Just curiously, what software title connects to the MSN network from mobiles?

14-08-2006, 11:25	#7
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	I've just downloaded Mig33 and that works perfectly. It gives the option to use TCP connection or HTTP. Obviously if O2 are blocking ports then you select HTTP as this routes the communication through port 80 which they don't block and means that MSN messenger works fine. If you've tried it in the past on O2 and it's not worked it may be that the app is trying to use TCP which would connect on standard ports (blocked), so try one that supports HTTP which uses port 80 as standard and you should be fine. Mig33 has the bonus of connecting to Yahoo as well (which I don't use) and also gives you some free credit for SMS and calls on their network if you register it (free registration) or you can use it as is.

14-08-2006, 13:18	#8
Mr Cable Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,868	Cheers for the Heads Up lala - I've just downloaded it for me N80 on 3 (as 3 haven't made the existing Msn Messenger client compatible with me phone - yet [Grr]) and it certianly seems a lot better than eMsn. I wish IM+ & Agile messenger allowed connections through Http...

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