mobile phone as modem WORKS!!

telstra 3G

I have an Iphone too, is there a link that shows you how to set up the tethering? I am with Telstra 3g

Hi alby.

On the Iphone you go to settings>general>network and you will see internet tethering turn it on and away you go . You can either connect to the computer with a usb cable or bluetooth if your computer has it. I am connected with a usb cable and am sending this through the Iphone. I am with Telstra next G and am very pleased with the speed, I have a 6gb data pack which costs me 75$ a month.There are many different packs avalilable and you should be able to find something that suits your needs and you can change them at any time.

Telstra is the most expensive but has the best coverage by far.

Hope this helps Warren

Thanks Warren, I will give it a go. I have just changed over to Telstra and agree about the price but if the other networks don't work in the bush they are not cheaper they are useless to you.
Thanks again
Alby

just a thought alby, if you want to keep a check on data used go to settings>general>usage, reset it each time your data is renewed.

hey Les,
I just got a $10 data pack, which is 200Mb just to see if i could get it working, I'll see how much data i use up, then opt for a bigger pack. This is just a casual addition to my telstra mobile plan.

As for monitering it, this is an issue I need to look into, the whole purpose of using the mobile is to keep the costs down, so don't want to over use the allowed data.
I don't think it really works out a lot cheaper, just more flexible

Troy

I just used data packs when we were on the road last year but after a couple of occasions where unknown to me the data use exceeded the allowance (the meter is useless!!!!) and I was up for considerable costs as the price per mb is very expensive for excess I changed over to a wireless broadband account which is slowed when data allowance is exceeded rather than incurring extra costs.
That coupled with the high battery use with using the phone as a modem prompted the change, much cheaper overall, faster and easier.

Hi, I have a Nokia 6720 and a $10.00 data pack, very happy, as you said the telstra online data meter is always a bit behind , but the nokia's have their own meter in the Log section , tells you in and out usage as soon as you finish your call. .
I just clear the counters each month when the new phone bill starts.
I have been using these for a couple of years with no problems.
Cheers Des.

cheers Des!
Yeah I forgot about that, great idea.
I just checked the log, looks like 200Mb won't cut the cheese for me, so might even have to look into mobile broadband.
We are both into photography, checking out my wifes web page or looking at others quickly saps the data.
Will monitor it a bit more closely and see how we go

troy

Hi

I have had both wireless modem and data pack through the Iphone, I have found the costs very similar and with the recent pricing structure of the data packs have found this has been suitable for me. I have 6gb for 75$ per month, which enables me to do everything I want. The Iphone has a usage meter which I keep a close eye on.

Warren.