iphone - how is it connected to the internet

bazellis · 07-01-2009, 13:23

Please excuse my ignorance but I've just bought an iphone on pay-as-you-go, which comes with free 12 month internet access.
I can connect to the internet when I'm out and about, at home, at work etc.. but I don't know how it's doing this?

Also I've noticed that when I'm at home and open up the Safari browser it detects my home wireless wi-fi router. If I use this to connect will it be quicker and also once my 12 months free period is up can I still use my wi-fi router to connect to the internet from free?

interactiv-uk · 07-01-2009, 15:04

The 12 months free access allows you to use the O2 mobile network and wifi over BT Openzone and The Cloud at not ectra cost. When at home, you can use your own wifi which will be quicker but be aware that it is the same as using you home computer so will eat into any download limits you may have as part of your home broadband package. (Switch to O2 Broadband which is unlimited!!).

Hope that helps!

bazellis · 07-01-2009, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by interactiv-uk

The 12 months free access allows you to use the O2 mobile network and wifi over BT Openzone and The Cloud at not ectra cost. When at home, you can use your own wifi which will be quicker but be aware that it is the same as using you home computer so will eat into any download limits you may have as part of your home broadband package. (Switch to O2 Broadband which is unlimited!!).

Hope that helps!

Many thanks

call100 · 08-01-2009, 02:05

If you switch off Wireless in the settings and only switch it on when you want to use it then it won't automatically detect your wifi......That's how I use it....Hope that helps....

psionic · 08-01-2009, 03:15

Also switching off WiFi and Bluetooth when you're not using them greatly increases battery life.

MrKev · 08-01-2009, 12:32

Switching off wifi to save battery isn't really worth it to be honest. The iPhone doesn't remain connected to wifi when the device is locked (unlike the cellular network which is always connected).

Say you're sitting at home in range of your wifi router with the phone in your pocket. It'll be consuming no power from wifi as it's not connected and it'll only connect when you unlock and use the device. Even then it'll only consume significant battery life when you actually use it to transfer data.

psionic · 08-01-2009, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrKev

Switching off wifi to save battery isn't really worth it to be honest. The iPhone doesn't remain connected to wifi when the device is locked (unlike the cellular network which is always connected).

Say you're sitting at home in range of your wifi router with the phone in your pocket. It'll be consuming no power from wifi as it's not connected and it'll only connect when you unlock and use the device. Even then it'll only consume significant battery life when you actually use it to transfer data.

Only reflecting what I have experienced for using 2 of them since November 2007. Mine get more them average use I suppose. If I don't switch off the Bluetooth and WiFi my battery is flat by the time I get back home. If they are off I still have half left, over the same time with the same usage.

Perhaps both my iPhones are faulty??

07-01-2009, 13:23	#1
bazellis Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,263	iphone - how is it connected to the internet Please excuse my ignorance but I've just bought an iphone on pay-as-you-go, which comes with free 12 month internet access. I can connect to the internet when I'm out and about, at home, at work etc.. but I don't know how it's doing this? Also I've noticed that when I'm at home and open up the Safari browser it detects my home wireless wi-fi router. If I use this to connect will it be quicker and also once my 12 months free period is up can I still use my wi-fi router to connect to the internet from free?

07-01-2009, 15:04	#2
interactiv-uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 587	The 12 months free access allows you to use the O2 mobile network and wifi over BT Openzone and The Cloud at not ectra cost. When at home, you can use your own wifi which will be quicker but be aware that it is the same as using you home computer so will eat into any download limits you may have as part of your home broadband package. (Switch to O2 Broadband which is unlimited!!). Hope that helps!

07-01-2009, 15:33	#3
bazellis Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,263	Quote: Originally Posted by interactiv-uk The 12 months free access allows you to use the O2 mobile network and wifi over BT Openzone and The Cloud at not ectra cost. When at home, you can use your own wifi which will be quicker but be aware that it is the same as using you home computer so will eat into any download limits you may have as part of your home broadband package. (Switch to O2 Broadband which is unlimited!!). Hope that helps! Many thanks

08-01-2009, 02:05	#4
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	If you switch off Wireless in the settings and only switch it on when you want to use it then it won't automatically detect your wifi......That's how I use it....Hope that helps....

08-01-2009, 03:15	#5
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Also switching off WiFi and Bluetooth when you're not using them greatly increases battery life.

08-01-2009, 12:32	#6
MrKev Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Durham Posts: 1,636	Switching off wifi to save battery isn't really worth it to be honest. The iPhone doesn't remain connected to wifi when the device is locked (unlike the cellular network which is always connected). Say you're sitting at home in range of your wifi router with the phone in your pocket. It'll be consuming no power from wifi as it's not connected and it'll only connect when you unlock and use the device. Even then it'll only consume significant battery life when you actually use it to transfer data.

08-01-2009, 17:24	#7
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by MrKev Switching off wifi to save battery isn't really worth it to be honest. The iPhone doesn't remain connected to wifi when the device is locked (unlike the cellular network which is always connected). Say you're sitting at home in range of your wifi router with the phone in your pocket. It'll be consuming no power from wifi as it's not connected and it'll only connect when you unlock and use the device. Even then it'll only consume significant battery life when you actually use it to transfer data. Only reflecting what I have experienced for using 2 of them since November 2007. Mine get more them average use I suppose. If I don't switch off the Bluetooth and WiFi my battery is flat by the time I get back home. If they are off I still have half left, over the same time with the same usage. Perhaps both my iPhones are faulty??

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