Saturday, May 21, 2011

Some Ways to Search Wireless Hot-spots on the Go

Are you ever frustrated in searching the wireless hotspots wherein you have to register first as well as pay something to get Internet access on your laptop? But you don’t worry to connect now as wireless data cards are available in the market. By having a wireless data card, an individual can access the internet wherever he/she goes at any time without any hassle.


The companies offering wireless broadband set up the networks that cover the whole cities. All over the city, transmitters are positioned in such a strategic way that the device can receive the wireless signal wherever he goes in the city. Most of top telecom companies like Reliance, Tata Indicom cover major cities. Definitely, you will be wondering how fast the your internet connection is. The majority of wireless service providers use 4G technology which is an upgrade about 3 times faster than 3G technology - its predecessor.
Now, let’s assume that you’re going into the coffee shop or want to read news online in lunch break, you can carry your laptop anywhere with Internet ready. Using data card, you can browse web anywhere anytime you want. 

In other words, wireless internet connection would permit you to take advantage of down time like waiting in long line or commutes. In addition, If you hire an public transport for go back and forth, you can get benefit of lots of things accomplished with Internet access.  

Besides, you can also download a presentation or upload some notes to your office computer or you can use your wireless in the lobby until your name is called, if you’re waiting for an appointment. This way, you can not only save your money on fees in cafes or airports for Internet access, but you can also control your expenditures even at home. If you are living in the coverage area, you can receive the strong signals with wireless network. So forget old landline connection and take wireless internet connection for your laptop.

For the constantly moving, wireless technology will provide you an array of advantage such as mobility, faster downloads and bill consolidation. Not to mention you can now avoid those pesky wireless connection fees in your favorite hangout spots. Last but not least, by using a wireless card, you can access Internet where you want without ever having any worry about a wireless connection; and that's invaluable.

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Saturday, May 7, 2011

How to activate GPRS in Your Mobile Phone

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), a packet based wireless communication service, offers data rates from 56 up to 115 Kbps.  It can be compared with current GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) systems 9.6 Kbps. GPRS services offer an array of services on your mobile phone such as downloading MP3 ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Wallpapers, Color logos, Animations, Videos, Games  etc. Some mobile phone SIM come equipped with GPRS. In case, if you don’t have GPRS equipped mobile SIM, you can activate on your cell phone from your service provider.



To Activate BSNL GPRS:
Call 9400024365 to active GPRS in your mobile phone
Or
Write “GPRS” in your mobile message box and send it to 53733

To Activate MTNL GPRS:
· The Trump (Prepaid) customers can avail this facility by sending SMS to 444 in the format "ACT GPRS" for activation.
· The SMS sent to '444' is charged @ Rs.2/- per SMS
· The Dolphin (Postpaid) customers can avail this facility by sending SMS to 555 (toll free) in the format "GPRS" for activation or call 1503.

To Activate Reliance GPRS:
Send an SMS <all> to 55100
Or
From R-Menu, you can also get the GPRS settings. For activation, you just have to click on R-Menu and then go to get settings. Then select GPRS settings.

To Activate Tata Docomo GPRS:
Just send a text message “internet” and send it to 52270 and save the settings as default on your mobile. After that, log on to the internet browser of your mobile phone and go to settings option and select “DOCOMO internet” APN (Access Point Name) to avail benefits of these pack.

To Activate Vodafone GPRS:
SMS ACT VL to 111 (toll free) to activate Vodafone live! and browse GPRS on your handset.
Or
SMS ACT VMC199 to 111 (toll free) to activate Vodafone Mobile Connect and browse the Internet on your laptop.
Internationally, you can access GPRS across 250 operators in 96 countries. While Roaming internationally GPRS is charged at a flat rate of Rs5.50 / 10KB. Though, there are some networks where GPRS usage is completely free.

To Activate Uninor GPRS:
By default SIM is provisioned with internet at the time of purchase. To get Internet settings SMS "ALL” to 58355 or contact at 121 to get the setting from customer care executive.
To Activate Loop Mobile GPRS:
  • Call Mobile Assist at 198 (toll-free) for service requests and complaints. For enquiries call 800 (toll free) or call 9821099800 from a landline. (Effective 1st April 10 calls to 198 & 800 will be toll free).