Internet on 2degrees

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Wervie67

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#38904 5-Aug-2009 18:47

Hi

Just got my 8310 curve on 2degrees, is working sweet (texting, calling), just the internet isnt working. are there some settings i need to change as it was previously on vodafone.
and i know it wont recieve email on 2degrees, i just want to use google maps, etc

Thank you

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#243168 5-Aug-2009 18:49

Have you cheked the cost of data? Remember a blackberry is moving data alot with no action from the user

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#243169 5-Aug-2009 18:50

The APN for 2degrees is "internet" - this is probably set to www.vodafone.nz.net on your VF handset.

Wervie67

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#243189 5-Aug-2009 19:15

yea thanks, have changed that but still no luck?!?!?!
was just going to try it for a while on 2degrees, but might move back to vodafone if data gets to expensive.

thanks

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#243190 5-Aug-2009 19:19

http://2degreesmobile.co.nz/settings

That page has the settings and you can send the settings to some phones.

Data is EXPENSIVE. If data is important then do not move to 2 Degrees until they have introduced data plans. Their initial focus is on voice. It is such a shame the data is so expensive.

annees

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#245108 11-Aug-2009 10:01

I see you have got your Blackberry on 2 degrees. I have the same model and when I put the 2 degrees sim in it says 'invalid sim'. I have tried 2 sims so it is not the sim it is some setting in the Blackberry. Can you PLEASE advise. Both Vodafone and 2 degrees cant.

Wervie67

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#245291 11-Aug-2009 17:49

is it a vodafone NZ bought fone? if not it may be locked.
try going to

-> Applications
-> Options
-> Advanced options
-> Sim card

and while you have a sim in check if it says 'security enabled'
if it does it means its locked, not sure how to unlock it but u might be able to try one of these?!?!?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Mobile-phones/Accessories/Other/auction-234273193.htm

if its not, wouldnt have a clue, try google!

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#245372 11-Aug-2009 21:28

On your BlackBerry, go to Options > Advanced Options > Sim Card. At that screen type MEPD on your keyboard. A new menu will pop up.Look for Network in the list. If your device is "unlocked", it should say Disabled or Inactive. If it says Active, it's still locked

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#245485 12-Aug-2009 09:31

Thanks for the suggestion. I have been there and it says 'Security disabled' so I think the phone is not locked. More ideas???

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#245490 12-Aug-2009 09:51

I am waiting for brightpoint to give me my codes, before I can test as mine is locked at the moment.

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#245575 12-Aug-2009 13:20

I've tried putting my old BB8800 on and I cant get data either.

I've tried putting internet into the APN under the TCP settings but that didnt work. I also tried putting in 118.148.1.118 which is the WAP setting, and that didnt work either.

I finally got the browser to launch by stealth (as its not showing in the applications list by default).

I then got an error message: Your device does not currently have any Browser Configuration Service Book Entries. Please contact your service provider to enable the Browser on your device.

I havent contacted 2degrees yet about this, suspect answer might be something like they dont support blackberry yet or something like that... anyone got any ideas?

Wervie67

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#245819 12-Aug-2009 21:22

annees: Thanks for the suggestion. I have been there and it says 'Security disabled' so I think the phone is not locked. More ideas???

hmmm...

Mabye your network selection is on manaul?
try this

->Apps
->Manage Connections
->Mobile Network Options
->and click "Scan for avaliable networks"

it should come up with vodafone and 2degrees (or NZCOMMS or 530-24)

after that change your selection mode to auto

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#245826 12-Aug-2009 21:30

zocster: I am waiting for brightpoint to give me my codes, before I can test as mine is locked at the moment.

johnr got it quicker 20 minutes from the first email asking for help

justjay

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#245931 13-Aug-2009 09:32

I can connect to 2degrees no problemo. Problem is I cant get data (just voice & sms).

Seems the problem may be that the blackberry requires a BIS connection at the network provider to route the data through. I might be able to get Opera Mini working as a browser but it was google maps I really wanted and that relies on the BIS connection it seems :(

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#245942 13-Aug-2009 10:05

johnr:
zocster: I am waiting for brightpoint to give me my codes, before I can test as mine is locked at the moment.

johnr got it quicker 20 minutes from the first email asking for help

And he is a legend like that!

justjay: I can connect to 2degrees no problemo. Problem is I cant get data (just voice & sms).

Seems the problem may be that the blackberry requires a BIS connection at the network provider to route the data through. I might be able to get Opera Mini working as a browser but it was google maps I really wanted and that relies on the BIS connection it seems :(

as for this, I believe so, edge is not in capitals EDGE, and I think RIM blocks anything that is not on account, when I was on account there are work around to use the blackberry without BIS.

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#249228 20-Aug-2009 22:28

I have the same problem with my Blackberry 8100. I bought it unlocked from overseas. It works fine on the Internet with my Vodafone SIM installed.
When I put the 2 Degrees SIM in all is good except for Internet - same error messages about browser as above...when I look in to the SIM settings it says Security Disabled.

With the Vodafone SIM in it doesn't matter what is written in the APN - it still has "internet" for 2degrees yet works fine on Vodafone.

Do you think it has been unlocked in a way that overrides all user customisable settings, and this allows it to only work on Vodafone? Wonder if the same is possible for 2Degrees?

Thanks!

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