Telstra T96 Mobile Phone

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 15:54
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It is unclear to me if the Telstra T96 mobile phone can be used as a broadband wireless modem. Advice from owners would be greatly appreciated.
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Glenn
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Reply By: Member - Frank P (NSW) - Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:16

Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:16
Hi Glenn,

I think it can. Look at P36 and onwards in the user manual available here. You'll have to download the connection suite that suits your computer from the same page.

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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:21

Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:21
If it is the same as the T82, go into settings and find where you turn on the 'Portable WiFi Hotspot'. It may also have a selection for the time it stays 'on'. It uses your phone data allowance but data packs are available. I find it pretty fast, using it now.
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:38

Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:38
The T82 is a smart phone using a totally different platform and uses the Android 4.0 operation system..... the T92 uses a propitiatory operating system and is not a smart phone.
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Reply By: olcoolone - Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:32

Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 16:32
From memory you can not use it as a modem, it's just a basic phone aimed at the lower end of the market.
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Reply By: Notso - Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 17:31

Sunday, Jul 07, 2013 at 17:31
You can use either the USB cable or Bluetooth. The T96 has no WIFI capability.

PC Connection
USB for Join Me and modem functions.

Use Bluetooth for Dial up
networking over
Bluetooth Menu > Settings >Connections > PC connect
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Monday, Jul 08, 2013 at 15:07

Monday, Jul 08, 2013 at 15:07
They have a dedicated forum fro ZTE phones
T96 ZTE Forum
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Follow Up By: Sacred Cow - Tuesday, Jul 09, 2013 at 07:21

Tuesday, Jul 09, 2013 at 07:21
Thanks. I have joined the ZTE forum.

Glenn
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Follow Up By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 09, 2013 at 08:21

Tuesday, Jul 09, 2013 at 08:21
Thats good.
Dean should be able to sort things out for you.
By the way the manual T96 MANUAL sets out that using the programme "Join Me" you can access the internet.

I think Join me is on the installation disc . Once installed phone is connected to your laptop via USB cable.
It might also be necessary to get a "Browser Pack" from Telstra
Data Packs from Telstra to give you access to additional data .

I don't have a T96 however, my old F165 used Join Me and is another phone in the ZTE stable


Pedro
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