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).

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