USing Sprint to dial ISP, any extra chrages?

JessH · 11-23-2004, 10:57 PM

Will there be any extra charges if I use my phone as a modem to dial my dialup ISP or will sprint simply treat it as a standard phone call?

I am about to leave on vacation and would really like to be able to use my Nokia 6225 for internet access on nights and weekends but don't want to be charged any extra money.

Thank You,
Jess

p.s. I am NOT talking about using vision, I am talking about regular dialup such as what I would do with a standard phone line.

ctnchrisw · 11-23-2004, 11:08 PM

I think most phones can only make data calls to #777, but if it will dial for you, it should be a normal charge. FYI, if you have a vision plan, you should be fine using vision unless you're going to be doing much more then checking email/Instant messaging. (also, if you're staying in a hotel you should check if they have free wifi).

JessH · 11-23-2004, 11:56 PM

Thanks for the reply. I am under the impression that it will act as a modem and allow you to dial any number. Last I heard #777 doesn't work on the Nokia 6225(which I have) and I don't have vision (probably would if it did work).

So is there anyone out there who has used sprint with a regular dialup acount that can verify that it does not cost any extra?

~Jess

**Fubar101** · 11-23-2004, 11:56 PM

If you use your phone to dial your isp you will be charged for all data usage during the call. Sprint can tell the difference between a phone call and a data call. Vision will not cover the charges for an isp call, so you can expect to pay for all data charges.

JessH · 11-24-2004, 12:10 AM

Not what I wanted to hear :-/ Thanks for the reply though. Have you actually tried it yourself or are you going off of some other source of information?

~Jess

**dknight247** · 11-24-2004, 07:12 AM

i agree with chrisw. i think the issue is people using #777 to download music, movies, etc. in additioon to the legal issues, it hogs bandwidth. normal usage seems to work. trust me, i know...

**sheureka** · 11-24-2004, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JessH

Will there be any extra charges if I use my phone as a modem to dial my dialup ISP or will sprint simply treat it as a standard phone call?

p.s. I am NOT talking about using vision, I am talking about regular dialup such as what I would do with a standard phone line.

If you can dial your ISP (doubtful) it will cost you 39 (37?) cents a minute and use your minutes. And your maximum speed will be 14.4. Just use Vision (dialing #777). If you're just using it casually while traveling there shouldn't be any problem. - sheureka

dulce75 · 01-04-2005, 09:55 PM

I'm a web developer and when I travel, I still need to have access to the internet. While on my old Samsung A500 it was painstakingly slow, I used a data cable to connect to my iBook.

I was only charged once. I was online for 25 minutes and had been previously told that I would only be "charged" airtime. I was charged at $.39 a min.

Since then, I've used it several times, but not too frequently. I have yet to be charged for those uses. I think the maximum amount of time I spent online was 20 min...but that was because it was so dang slow to get my email in, check status on various websites, etc.

So, you can try and see what happens. Now that I upgraded to the 7400, I'm not sure if anything will change. I don't plan on doing it regularly because, as someone mentioned, they want to prevent people from using it as an ISP.

By the way, I've never dialed #777. What is that, anyway? I have free use of my university's ISP (I work at the UW-Madison) and used that. OSX already has a driver that recognizes the phone as a modem. It's called "Sprint PCS vision".

Hope that helps.

**dknight247** · 01-04-2005, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dulce75

I'm a web developer and when I travel, I still need to have access to the internet. While on my old Samsung A500 it was painstakingly slow, I used a data cable to connect to my iBook.

I was only charged once. I was online for 25 minutes and had been previously told that I would only be "charged" airtime. I was charged at $.39 a min.

Since then, I've used it several times, but not too frequently. I have yet to be charged for those uses. I think the maximum amount of time I spent online was 20 min...but that was because it was so dang slow to get my email in, check status on various websites, etc.

So, you can try and see what happens. Now that I upgraded to the 7400, I'm not sure if anything will change. I don't plan on doing it regularly because, as someone mentioned, they want to prevent people from using it as an ISP.

By the way, I've never dialed #777. What is that, anyway? I have free use of my university's ISP (I work at the UW-Madison) and used that. OSX already has a driver that recognizes the phone as a modem. It's called "Sprint PCS vision".

Hope that helps.

go to radio shack, buy the snapdialer software. it uses the #777 option. (get a new cable for the sanyo, while you're there.)

my only question would be, is it compatible with the ibook . . .

dulce75 · 01-05-2005, 01:10 PM

I don't even need the snapdialer software. All I need is the datacable and I'm ready to go.

I've used it on my iBook with no problem. Like I said, OSX already has the driver for it. When you select the modem, you select "Sprint PCS vision".

As for the #777 thing, THAT is the question of compatibility. Will THAT work with the iBook and the pre-installed driver? I have yet to try it.

tenfore · 01-05-2005, 03:16 PM

Does anyone have any issues using the MM7400 as a modem to dial #777? I use my 8100 frequently and it connects at an indicated 115kb - it feels slow but I don't use dial-up any more so it is hard to tell if it is slower than it should be.

Will I need a new cable or would the 8100 cable work?

Thanks in advance!

**Fubar101** · 01-05-2005, 05:40 PM

You may need a new cable. The data/charging ports are the same, as the phone will charge with the same charger but Im not sure if the old cable will work for data. I would try the old cable and if that does not work get a new cable. I have seen issues when trying to get data from the newer sanyo's with the older cables.

phrax · 01-05-2005, 05:49 PM

Wirelessly posted (AU-MIC/2.0 MMP/2.0)

you can use data service for free any time during the day if you have unlimited vision. you can also dial into the internet with #777 to get online for no xtra

kehanra · 01-06-2005, 03:37 PM

Using your phone as a modem for a dial-up service is a violation of your contract with Sprint unless you have the option added on your plan. And no, it's not vision, it's an entirely different contract addition. Also, if they catch you using it without that option, they can cancel your contract and charge you the full usage amount and the cancellation fee.

tjhawke · 01-07-2005, 01:04 AM

I have used #777 with my iBook and Sanyo 8200 AND with an old cable. I use it sparingly-email while on the road.

11-23-2004, 10:57 PM	#1
JessH Telegraph User Join Date: May 4, '04 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Phone: Nokia 6225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	USing Sprint to dial ISP, any extra chrages? Will there be any extra charges if I use my phone as a modem to dial my dialup ISP or will sprint simply treat it as a standard phone call? I am about to leave on vacation and would really like to be able to use my Nokia 6225 for internet access on nights and weekends but don't want to be charged any extra money. Thank You, Jess p.s. I am NOT talking about using vision, I am talking about regular dialup such as what I would do with a standard phone line.

01-04-2005, 09:55 PM	#8
dulce75 Two Cans & String User Join Date: Jan 4, '05 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 8 Phone: Samsung A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 214	I wasn't charged... I'm a web developer and when I travel, I still need to have access to the internet. While on my old Samsung A500 it was painstakingly slow, I used a data cable to connect to my iBook. I was only charged once. I was online for 25 minutes and had been previously told that I would only be "charged" airtime. I was charged at $.39 a min. Since then, I've used it several times, but not too frequently. I have yet to be charged for those uses. I think the maximum amount of time I spent online was 20 min...but that was because it was so dang slow to get my email in, check status on various websites, etc. So, you can try and see what happens. Now that I upgraded to the 7400, I'm not sure if anything will change. I don't plan on doing it regularly because, as someone mentioned, they want to prevent people from using it as an ISP. By the way, I've never dialed #777. What is that, anyway? I have free use of my university's ISP (I work at the UW-Madison) and used that. OSX already has a driver that recognizes the phone as a modem. It's called "Sprint PCS vision". Hope that helps.

01-05-2005, 01:10 PM	#10
dulce75 Two Cans & String User Join Date: Jan 4, '05 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 8 Phone: Samsung A900 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 214	yes...it's compatible I don't even need the snapdialer software. All I need is the datacable and I'm ready to go. I've used it on my iBook with no problem. Like I said, OSX already has the driver for it. When you select the modem, you select "Sprint PCS vision". As for the #777 thing, THAT is the question of compatibility. Will THAT work with the iBook and the pre-installed driver? I have yet to try it.

01-05-2005, 03:16 PM	#11
tenfore Telegraph User Join Date: May 19, '03 Location: Chicago Loop Posts: 11 Phone: Sanyo MM7400 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	Using the 7400 as a modem Does anyone have any issues using the MM7400 as a modem to dial #777? I use my 8100 frequently and it connects at an indicated 115kb - it feels slow but I don't use dial-up any more so it is hard to tell if it is slower than it should be. Will I need a new cable or would the 8100 cable work? Thanks in advance! __________________ Sanyo MM7400 / Sanyo 8100 - Add-a-phone w/2000 anytime minutes, no LD, no roam and unlimited PCS Vision and Picture Pack

01-05-2005, 05:40 PM	#12
Fubar101 Cellular Phone User Join Date: Jan 1, '04 Posts: 1,621 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts SU$: 3,960	You may need a new cable. The data/charging ports are the same, as the phone will charge with the same charger but Im not sure if the old cable will work for data. I would try the old cable and if that does not work get a new cable. I have seen issues when trying to get data from the newer sanyo's with the older cables. Last edited by Fubar101; 01-05-2005 at 05:43 PM.

11-23-2004, 11:08 PM	#2
ctnchrisw Walkie Talkie User Join Date: Nov 27, '03 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 443 Phone: a920 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 390	I think most phones can only make data calls to #777, but if it will dial for you, it should be a normal charge. FYI, if you have a vision plan, you should be fine using vision unless you're going to be doing much more then checking email/Instant messaging. (also, if you're staying in a hotel you should check if they have free wifi).

11-23-2004, 11:56 PM	#3
JessH Telegraph User Join Date: May 4, '04 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Phone: Nokia 6225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	Thanks for the reply. I am under the impression that it will act as a modem and allow you to dial any number. Last I heard #777 doesn't work on the Nokia 6225(which I have) and I don't have vision (probably would if it did work). So is there anyone out there who has used sprint with a regular dialup acount that can verify that it does not cost any extra? ~Jess

11-24-2004, 12:10 AM	#5
JessH Telegraph User Join Date: May 4, '04 Location: Texas Posts: 10 Phone: Nokia 6225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	Not what I wanted to hear :-/ Thanks for the reply though. Have you actually tried it yourself or are you going off of some other source of information? ~Jess

11-24-2004, 07:12 AM	#6
dknight247 PREpared to leave Sprint for the iPhone Join Date: Jan 7, '03 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 403 Phone: Treo Pro Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 2,114	i agree with chrisw. i think the issue is people using #777 to download music, movies, etc. in additioon to the legal issues, it hogs bandwidth. normal usage seems to work. trust me, i know...

01-05-2005, 05:49 PM	#13
phrax Two Cans & String User Join Date: Jul 27, '04 Location: Not Applicable Posts: 8 Phone: MM-A700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 210	Wirelessly posted (AU-MIC/2.0 MMP/2.0) you can use data service for free any time during the day if you have unlimited vision. you can also dial into the internet with #777 to get online for no xtra __________________ If you always do what you always did. You will always get what you always got

01-06-2005, 03:37 PM	#14
kehanra Telephone User Join Date: Sep 6, '04 Location: IL Posts: 110 Phone: Sanyo MM-7400 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 176	Using your phone as a modem for a dial-up service is a violation of your contract with Sprint unless you have the option added on your plan. And no, it's not vision, it's an entirely different contract addition. Also, if they catch you using it without that option, they can cancel your contract and charge you the full usage amount and the cancellation fee. __________________ Ex-Sprint RSR

01-07-2005, 01:04 AM	#15
tjhawke Telegraph User Join Date: Dec 4, '03 Location: Michigan Posts: 28 Phone: Sanyo 8200 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	I have used #777 with my iBook and Sanyo 8200 AND with an old cable. I use it sparingly-email while on the road.

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