Can I use a jasjam as a 3g modem

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#10592 30-Nov-2006 15:39

I have been told that I can, but the vodafone call staff have told me that it will only work at lower speeds, not the full 3g.

Any one with any experience?

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#54300 30-Nov-2006 15:43

If the jasjam is 3G it will support up to 384k DL and 128 UL not the 3G broadband "HSDPA"

You should get handset info from the device maker as in this case IMATE

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The device does support HSDPA so when in 3G Broadband coverage you should get DL speeds UP to 1.8 mbps and UL max 384

It has on the specs from imate that the handset supports HSDPA

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#54311 30-Nov-2006 16:34

Thanks. They seem to have a large number of clueless wonders at vodafone.

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#54315 30-Nov-2006 16:42

sourceit: Thanks. They seem to have a large number of clueless wonders at vodafone.

Thats a bit rough

You can't expect customer service to know all the specs to every single handset made!

The only reason I know is cause its on the imate website and I bet its covered in your handbook for the phone

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#54317 30-Nov-2006 16:46

I spent 20 minutes on the phone with them and got passed through 3 different people. I wasn't in the best mood by the time I finished :( They keep trying to sell me a vodem instead.

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#54318 30-Nov-2006 16:51

sourceit: I spent 20 minutes on the phone with them and got passed through 3 different people. I wasn't in the best mood by the time I finished :( They keep trying to sell me a vodem instead.

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#54319 30-Nov-2006 16:52

The specs are always on the websites of the companies that make the devices!

Just go straight there

Imate supports its devices like nokia does

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#54321 30-Nov-2006 16:57

coffeebaron:
sourceit: I spent 20 minutes on the phone with them and got passed through 3 different people. I wasn't in the best mood by the time I finished :( They keep trying to sell me a vodem instead.

Did you call 777 ? For any data related stuff, always call their data team as they have a few more clues. 0800 921021

0800 921021 is for only supported products

Vodafone Mobile Connect, Vodem, Vodafone mail, Blackberry

As advised if people need specs on devices this comes from the makers website

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#54322 30-Nov-2006 17:04

sourceit: I have been told that I can, but the vodafone call staff have told me that it will only work at lower speeds, not the full 3g.

Any one with any experience?

HSDPA is the Vodafone Broadband network (2100mhz)

http://www.imate.com/t-DETAILS_JASJAM.aspx

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#54330 30-Nov-2006 18:19

Right, cutting through the chease: yes, you can use it as a high speed modem for your PC or laptop. You can do this via Bluetooth or USB cable.

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#54334 30-Nov-2006 18:51

Thanks guys. I will give vodafone a call tomorrow and get it all organised.

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#54336 30-Nov-2006 19:05

The linking of PC and phone is not supported by the service provider!

Vodafone have some info on there wireless portal site but the software you use to link them is written by imate

Dial up number for data is *99# no user name or PW

http://wireless.vodafone.co.nz/

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#54352 30-Nov-2006 22:34

If you get through the IT channels you can save big bucks! I got mine from a local computer supplier, although limited quantity and maybe some deposit and preorder and a week or two of wait, you can save up to $500.

Up to you, but for my JasJam, it is worth 2 weeks wait.

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#54355 30-Nov-2006 23:16

chiefie: If you get through the IT channels you can save big bucks! I got mine from a local computer supplier, although limited quantity and maybe some deposit and preorder and a week or two of wait, you can save up to $500.

Up to you, but for my JasJam, it is worth 2 weeks wait.

I already have the phone, got it for about $1300. Owing to a cock up by the supplier, I ended up with 2 but I had to give one back :(

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