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What is the difference between the options under: Connect -> Data comm. -> Pref. services?

You can choose
GPRS and GSM
or
GSM only.

It doesnt seem to be any difference, I can use GPRS-data whatever i choose in this menu. Does anyone know that this option is?
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Posted: 2002-06-11 14:27:00
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It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is \"gsm & gprs\". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again. This post was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2002-06-11 15:05:00
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It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is \"gsm & gprs\". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again. This post was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2002-06-11 15:06:00
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But why should I be attachet to GPRS all the time? Isn't it enought the t68 attaches only when I want it to (when I'm checking mail, wap and so on)? Why does this function exist?
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Posted: 2002-06-11 15:42:00
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I think GSM only option would have longer standby times, coz it doesnt use the GPRS signal until you actually use it.. This post was posted from a T39
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Posted: 2002-06-11 16:28:00
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Its because when you recive MMS you need to be connected to gprs otherwise you will never be able to recive it. Happy reciver of WC-MMS :-D This post was posted from a T68i
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Posted: 2002-06-11 16:43:00
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One of the disadvantages of using GSM Only is that whilst you are connected to GPRS (i.e. in a wap connection) you cannot receive a regular GSM phone call. So anyone trying to contact you will just end up at voicemail until you terminate your wap session. Thats a big drawback. At least with GPRS and GSM you can still receive a phone call whilst using WAP.

Mike
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Posted: 2002-06-11 22:59:00
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On 2002-06-11 15:05, Lucke wrote:
It makes a gprs attach at power on if setting is "gsm & gprs". Otherwise it makes an attach when needed (wap is started) then it detaches from gprs again.



This post was posted from a T68i


I don't understand I use the GPRS & GSM setting but when I power on I do not automatically get connect to GPRS I still have to connect throught the browser. I thought to that it was to allow mms and incoming calls!?

I know when you staart your phone up with the GPRS and GSP settings the blue status bar shows but this does not mean you are connected but that you have a signal.

Ed

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Late last night and the night before Nokia, Nokia knocking at my door. Want to buy a phone, don't know if I can, because I'm so scared of the Nokia man!

[ This Message was edited by: edwardm on 2002-06-11 22:20 ]

[ This Message was edited by: edwardm on 2002-06-11 22:22 ]
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Posted: 2002-06-11 23:17:00
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This is what i was confused about when i got it as i didnt understand y i had to connect throught the broweser, i jusy thought it would be there....like broadband internet
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Posted: 2002-06-11 23:32:00
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Not as far as I'm aware you always have to connect through the browser. You can then leave it on 24/7 if you wish but you need to connect once from turning on. I can't make mine automatically connect after startup like bradband?? Obviousley the blue status light comes on but this does not mean you're connected just that you have a GPRS signal!

But I may be wrong?? But it's not much off an issue really, just connect once in the morning or when you turn your phone on!

How do you get it to connect automatically just by switching on? Haven't heard of that one.

Ed

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Late last night and the night before Nokia, Nokia knocking at my door. Want to buy a phone, don't know if I can, because I'm so scared of the Nokia man!

[ This Message was edited by: edwardm on 2002-06-11 23:04 ]
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Posted: 2002-06-11 23:41:00
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