| Rightly said, "Adversity leads to opportunity!!" | | | | modem when I saw the options. |
| And this fits very well in my case also. Recently I | | | | 4. Once this is done, you can open the connection. |
| moved to an area where I couldn't get broadband | | | | Leave the username & Password fields blank. |
| internet connection. I talked to my sister and she said | | | | You need not put anything in these two fields. |
| she knows someone who was using internet on a | | | | 5. Lastly, the dialup number- This proved challenging |
| desktop computer using nothing but a GPRS enabled | | | | to me people! I was using the number *99# which |
| handset. I thought this sounds exciting, so why not | | | | didnt worked. I researched on internet and found |
| give it a try. And guess what, I am publishing this | | | | another number *99***1# which also didnt worked |
| post via my laptop which is connected to web | | | | for me. Lastly, I found one more number *99***2# |
| through my GPRS enabled handset. | | | | and guess what- I was more than happy! !!I could see |
| Now, you folks must be thinking how this works? | | | | myself connected with internet using just my GPRS |
| Here is what I did and you can do the same: | | | | enabled mobile handset! ! |
| 1. Get a GPRS enabled handset and get the internet | | | | Guys, believe me, it took me almost two days in this |
| connection activated on your handset. | | | | research, but it was worth it! |
| 2. Connect your mobile to your laptop using a data | | | | And guess how- Firstly I could get an internet |
| cable OR a bluetooth connection ( anything is fine. I | | | | connection, which seemed impossible initially and |
| am using a data cable, by the way) | | | | Secondly, Well I learned something new and which |
| 3. Establish a dial up connection on your laptop | | | | you will definitely find useful! |
| desktop computer. Now it will ask you to select a | | | | So people, follow these steps and remain connected |
| modem.Select the one which represents your | | | | with web while moving, or while in traffic. And dont |
| handset modem. In my case, I have a SONY | | | | forget to ask your mobile service provider about the |
| ERICCSON W580i handset, So I selected the same | | | | rates of using internet! |