Data Services
Want to access your emails, the internet or check a map from your mobile without breaking the bank? Now you can with BackChat GlobalSIM's data service.
Data is available on all GlobalSIMs so there is no need to buy special packs or a separate simcard. Data usage comes out of the same credits you purchase for calls or text messages, giving you maximum flexibility. The data services can be accessed with iPhones, smartphones, iPads or using a laptop dongle. Micro SIMs are available for the iPhone 4 and iPads, on request.
Full rates can be downloaded here.
Some data hints:
Keep your data setting switched off, and only switch on when you actually need to use data services. This is especially important on iPhones which constantly try to access various data services such as checking for app updates.
Use wifi wherever possible, especially where free wifi services are available.
Maps use a huge amount of data, so don't keep these switched on while you are driving or walking around.
Data Settings:
To use data services on your mobile, you simply need to change the APN or Access Point to "mobiledata". Username and password are left blank.
Instructions to change this on various popular models are below:
iPhones:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2283
Settings > General > Network > Cellular Data Network. Then change APN
iPad:
Settings > Cellular Data Network. Then change APN to mobiledata
Ensure that both Cellular data, and Data Roaming are switched on. When not using data, switch these off to avoid unneccessary costs.
BlackBerry:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6080363_set-apn-blackberry-bold.html
Instructions
1. Turn on your BlackBerry by pressing the end call/power button until the screen lights up. Press the menu key to open up the applications list.
2. Click "Settings" and then click "Options." Click "Advanced Options." Click "TCP."
3. Enter the APN settings for your mobile provider into their fields, ie mobiledata. Press the menu key and then click "Save."
Nokia N series
Settings -> Connectivity -> Settings -> Destinations -> Access point -> No to auto check for available access points -> Packet data -> enter name of your new APN (mobiledata)
Nokia 6131
1. Go to Menu > Settings > Configuration
2. Choose Personal configuration settings
3. Press Options
4. Select Add new and Access point
5. Fill in a Account name
6. Select Access point settings
7. Set Data bearer to GPRS /packet data
8. Select Bearer settings
9. Enter GPRS access point (APN
10. Set Authentication type to Normal
11. Enter User name and Password - leave blank
12. Back * 3
13. Choose Options and Activate
14. Go Back
15. Set Preferred access point to the access point you just made.
16. Set Default configuration settings to Personal config.
17. Select Activate default in all applications and Yes
After setting up your phone continue with step 2
Samsung Galaxy
1. Touch the Menu key
2. Touch Settings
3. Touch Wireless & networks
4. Touch Mobile networks
5. Touch Access Point Names
6. Add new APN
HTC Desire
Creating a new access point:
1. From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks.
2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
3. On the APNs screen, press MENU and then tap New APN.
4. On the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Tap an APN setting item to edit it.
5. Press MENU and then tap Save.
http://www.htc.com/europe/howto.aspx?id=695&type=1&p_id=312
Set the APN or Access Point to "mobiledata". Username and password are left blank.