What's model mobile phone

We use the Samsung as well with good results. It also has a plug so you can use an external antenna if you want extra range.
Cheers,
Neil

Am not sure if the Samsung A411 or A412 can still be purchased new, but we have just been through the process just this wk with buying a new pre-paid next G ph that can be used as a modem for the computer when away. Samsung c5220 was maybe an option. Don't go to Telstra as they knew nothing on this ph as a modem. JB High fi were extremely helpful & had a demo Samsung c5220 already charged. Literature enclosed in box states "Use your next G pre-paid Mobile to get the internet on your computer". Telstra or Dick Smith couldn't access this info by simply opening a boxed ph which is where the info was found very quickly. ( apparently now illegal ??). This ph also has a plug in port for external antenna, which some mobiles don't have.
cheers
Sue

All NextG phones have a built in modem. To use for Internet on your laptop you need to buy a Data Pack from Telstra.

Nothing illegal at all about using your phone as a modem to access the Internet.

Faulic_McVitte

apparently opening the box is illegal.
Telstra staff could learn a lot from this forum, I learnt the very same thing from this forum re using mobile for modem with data pack
cheers Sue

I have a telstra ZTE phone for work and my own nokia (e51). In country areas i wont get reception with ZTE and end up using the nokia.
I dont use either for internet so cant comment on that side.
I can be on the ZTE and it will drop out. Pick up the nokia and ring back no problems.
We have three people doing the same run as me and they all have the same problem. ZTE no good Nokia good
We all use the ZTE in car kits and the nokia on its own.

I should have mentioned this is in rural wa within 800 kms of Perth

We have a Nokia Next G phone and travel with a mate with a ZTE, and it only gets half the reception that my old 6120 did and now I have a 6720 and that is better again, admitedly there is a fair price difference but you only get what you pay for.
We are in SA north.
Cheers Des.

Hi, With our new Nokia 6720 it charges when connected to the laptop or Desktop, which is good , The 6720 only takes about 45 mins to charge as well.
I had a 6120 before but that didn't charge from the laptop or desktop..
Cheers Des.

Yeah my T165i is my distance phone and it works well. I use an Iphone for town, I believe the new Iphone 4 will have excellent reception, they have a new internal chassis that also acts as the antenna.

They 'blue ticked' the Nokia 6120, it had no external antenna connector.

Thank you I am corrected

No Blue ticks for 6120 - you do need external aerial capabilty for that.

I don't recommend an I phone!

My wifes brand new Iphone was considerably out performed by a Samsung 411 and a HTC 165i.

In my experience in the SW the Samsung with patch lead and telstra external aerial is the best performer. Has got me a bar or 2 on a couple of occations enabling me to contact RAC in Margaret River to come rescue a stranded tourist!

Evan

Would second that I have an Iphone and a 6120.

We are in a bad reception area at Coffs Harbour at present

With the two phones sitting on the bench the Nokia has 4 bars, the Iphone 1-2 at best.

Same when travelling Nokia far outperformed the Iphone.

Conclusion:- The Iphone is a city phone and definitely not an outback phone.

Only reason I have the Iphone is that Big Brother Telstra gave it to me.