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David Bowley Posts: 92

With the rise in mobiles that are being shipped out with O2 sims, I have seen an increasing rise with mobiles that are shipped with default GPRS settings that use the free proxy. At first I couldn't believe my eyes, but it's true, quite a few phones are getting shipped already setup with the free proxy enabled.

It used to be a state secret, but not it seems everyone will be using it, even if they don't know they are. Obviously this will create a strain on O2's servers and so I imagine it won't be free for much longer. Looks like we'd best make the most of it.

I know that I won't be turning to O2's data tariffs though, they are way too expensive. I might check out Tiscali's anytime unlimited plan for £15 a month, I think they have a mobile gateway.
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Posted: 2005-03-03 16:28:07
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MikLSP Posts: > 500

I don't think it was ever secret, I'm sure O2 are easily capable of knowing that people use GPRS for free.

I also don't think there is anything to suggest it will end, its like saying they will end the free SMS because too many people use it! Quite the opposite, these things attract customers to O2 PAYG & that is what they want.
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Posted: 2005-03-03 16:45:00
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RicK700i Posts: 385

I agree with Milk :-] This message was posted from a K700i
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Posted: 2005-03-03 17:10:49
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MikLSP Posts: > 500

Mik
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Posted: 2005-03-03 17:23:00
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govigov Posts: > 500

yeah, sad.... never mind... will find a new loop hole soon enuf....
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Posted: 2005-03-03 17:38:06
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MikLSP Posts: > 500

Why is it sad when there is no evidence it will end?

This always happens, every few months someone says its ending but we're still here!
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Posted: 2005-03-03 17:57:00
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govigov Posts: > 500

true, but the fact knowing that this may never happen can never be ruled out.

as the proverb goes, if one door closes, nine others open.

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Posted: 2005-03-03 18:02:58
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MikLSP Posts: > 500

I think if O2 were going to charge it they would have done it by now, last time they tried it went horribly wrong & they had to refund people lots of money.
It also seems more likely they will concentrate their efforts on getting 3G services running & charged properly rather than the almost out of date GPRS
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Posted: 2005-03-03 18:29:00
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clubberkiduk Posts: 212

well they did start charging me for gprs when when they sropped there free gprs and i hd to start using my wap account ith 300 free minutes i only found out bout the proxy settings after finding this site!

as for them stopping free gprs... you just never know they can be right cuts cab o2 trust me the amount if times ive nearky hit the bloke in the shop is stupid!

@milk err i meab mik!
you should changeyou name mik! lol
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Posted: 2005-03-04 20:11:00
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David Bowley Posts: 92

Well all i can say is i didnt realise how long its been going on. maybe it wont end then, i just thought o2 would be bothered about the money they're missing.

If it stays you wont here me complaining, im looking forward to the freeness.
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Posted: 2005-03-04 22:19:00
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