02 blocking Fring, Slick IM and others?

Anonymous · ‎13-09-2008

Hi,

Just switched to an unlimited data plan for my N95 8gb. Ive found Fring, Slick IM and sometimes Opera Mini will not connect via WAP/3g etc. My built in browser will work no problem.

Do 02 block connection to servers for IM progs? 😐

Anonymous · ‎13-09-2008

Are you on PAYM or PAYG?

If PAYM use the o2 mobile web settings.

Anonymous · ‎13-09-2008

Im on a Business Pay Monthly 18 month Contract.

Ive tried downloading settings - No change, still I can only connect via built in browser and sometimes Opera.

Fring and slick IM still wont work.

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

Is your APN set to mobile.o2.co.uk ?

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

sorry whats and APN?

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

will not connect via WAP/3g

Problem is you are using the wrong connection. If you have one listed as 'O2 Mobile Web' then use that. If you don't have one then create a new one with these settings:

APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Username: o2web
Password: password

The setting is in:
Menu > Tools > Settings > Connection > Access Points

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

Ahhh thanks for that!

Out of interest, why did 02 send me connection settings that wouldnt work fully?

Also, am I right in thinking I can use my N95 8gb as a modem for my laptop??

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

O2 send settings for WAP browsing and MMS. They don't send out Web settings for some reason. My N95 came with them already in though.

Yes, it can be used as a modem, but might be against the T&C's depending on your data allowance.

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

Im not sure what the data allowance is - Ive got 'free' internet as way of a 'free' bolt on with my £35 tarrif.

Anonymous · ‎14-09-2008

The web bolt-on doesn't cover modem use.

www.o2.co.uk/termsconditions/tariffsandboltons0153