Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
The need for me to test the suggestions took a long time to arise again, but internet tethering via the iPhone was the perfect solution. Thanks Reg. The only question left open is why I never knew about this before, wasting money on internet dongles along the way :-( Oh well, better late than never. A negative about my iPhone 3GS I noticed along the way ... it's reception for 3G is a whole lot poorer than the Nokia X5 I had alongside it. I don't know if the X5 can do what the iPhone can do though in terms of internet tethering. Steven On 07/07/2011, at 10:46 AM, Susan Hastings wrote: Will this allow him to make phone calls from his Mac using the sim card and modem setup he described. He already has data and SMS access. Sent from my iPhone On 07/07/2011, at 8:14 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: As Reg has already mentioned if your iPhone is a G3S or iPhone 4 try personal hotspot (tethering) Keep a close eye on your Data download though as it does use it pretty quick. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3574 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) On 07/07/2011, at 7:59 AM, Reg Whitely wrote: Could you tether the iPhone with the Mac, or download Joikusoft for the Nokia and set up a wireless network? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 07/07/2011, at 4:28 am, Steven Knowles wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Using telephony with USB internet modems
Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
Could you tether the iPhone with the Mac, or download Joikusoft for the Nokia and set up a wireless network? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 07/07/2011, at 4:28 am, Steven Knowles wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
As Reg has already mentioned if your iPhone is a G3S or iPhone 4 try personal hotspot (tethering) Keep a close eye on your Data download though as it does use it pretty quick. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3574 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) On 07/07/2011, at 7:59 AM, Reg Whitely wrote: Could you tether the iPhone with the Mac, or download Joikusoft for the Nokia and set up a wireless network? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 07/07/2011, at 4:28 am, Steven Knowles wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
Will this allow him to make phone calls from his Mac using the sim card and modem setup he described. He already has data and SMS access. Sent from my iPhone On 07/07/2011, at 8:14 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: As Reg has already mentioned if your iPhone is a G3S or iPhone 4 try personal hotspot (tethering) Keep a close eye on your Data download though as it does use it pretty quick. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3574 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) On 07/07/2011, at 7:59 AM, Reg Whitely wrote: Could you tether the iPhone with the Mac, or download Joikusoft for the Nokia and set up a wireless network? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 07/07/2011, at 4:28 am, Steven Knowles wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
Hi Susan, With the Modem setup Steven has setup he can send receive SMS, but can’t make phone calls. He could use Skype. While calls made between computers, video conferencing, and text chats are free, calls to land-line phones and cell phones are not. Might be worth having a look at this: http://www.quickstartvoip.com/free-voip-software.html Free Internet Phone Services Turn Your PC or Mac into a Full-Fledged Telephone If you want to try internet phone services but don't want to make commitment to one VOIP company, then try VOIP for free. Most free internet phones let you call other users of the same service for free. This is called free PC to PC calls. It's easy to set up. Just join the service yourself, and then invite your friends and family to do the same. What most people don't know, is that other services allow you to make free PC to phone calls. In other words, the person you're calling is on a regular phone or mobile phone.” Cheers, Ronni On 07/07/2011, at 8:46 AM, Susan Hastings wrote: Will this allow him to make phone calls from his Mac using the sim card and modem setup he described. He already has data and SMS access. Sent from my iPhone On 07/07/2011, at 8:14 AM, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: As Reg has already mentioned if your iPhone is a G3S or iPhone 4 try personal hotspot (tethering) Keep a close eye on your Data download though as it does use it pretty quick. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756 http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3574 Cheers, Ronni 17 MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) On 07/07/2011, at 7:59 AM, Reg Whitely wrote: Could you tether the iPhone with the Mac, or download Joikusoft for the Nokia and set up a wireless network? Reg Reg Whitely Home: 08 9921 7272 Mob: 04 8899 7313 Email: rwhit...@internode.on.net On 07/07/2011, at 4:28 am, Steven Knowles wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
Re: Using telephony with USB internet modems
Hi Steven, If I understand you correctly, you have internet access and a wireless network already set-up and working - and now you want to make VOIP phone calls over this network. You also have an iPhone 3G, which can connect to the network via wifi, so I would have thought a VOIP app for the iPhone would achieve what you want. This page seems to review some contenders: http://www.ismashphone.com/2010/12/6-great-voip-apps-for-ios.html I have not tried any of these or actually run a VOIP app on my iPhone - so I cannot comment on pros cons. HTH Cheers Neil -- Neil R. Houghton Albany, Western Australia Tel: +61 8 9841 6063 Email: n...@possumology.com on 7/7/11 4:28 AM, Steven Knowles at emai...@knowles.net.au wrote: Not having previously needed a portable internet device recently, at least not in Australia, a need has arisen, but only for a an hour or two. Upon discovering the extortionate internet access rates on offer from the hotel, I happened to have a USB modem I'd previously bought in Thailand, and happened to have a SIM with a few GB of data allowance on it from Amaysim. I put the two together, plugged it in my Mac, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that all worked without a hitch! The question ... whilst I have the internet modem and Amaysim SIM working for internet access, is there some kind of softphone application to access the my voice plan with that SIM? The software which came with the internet modem (HSPA USB Modem from TCT Mobile Limited, which seems to have some arrangement with Alcatel) has SMS functionality, and that works, but the software doesn't seem to have voice capability. What can I use? I do have an iPhone 3G, plus the cable which connects the iPhone to Mac for charging and syncing purposes. And a Nokia X5 in which the Amysim SIM usually resides. Could I use either the iPhone or X5 as the modem? If so, what settings would I need to play with if any? Many thanks Steven -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au
