BSNL GPRS Activation and Configuration Settings

vbb

Jan 19, 2009

If you are a BSNL mobile subscriber and want to get Internet on your mobile through GPRS then you will need to configure your mobile for GPRS access.

But before configuring, you need to get GPRS services activated for your mobile.Earlier this year BSNL has activated GPRS on all prepaid mobiles.So you just need to configure your mobile and go surfing.Postpaid users will need to activate it as there are different plans for postpaid users.However, in case GPRS in not activated by default in your area, you can activate it by sending an SMS as follows,depending on what type of user you are.

BSNL Prepaid

SMS GPRSPRE to 53733 .It can take 24 hrs to get activated and you will get a confirmation message after activation.

BSNL postpaid

After you decide on the plan SMS GPRS49 or GPRS199 to 53733.It can take 24 hrs to get activated and you will get a confirmation message after activation.

Configuration settings for GPRS access

After your activation is done you need to configure your mobile to get GPRS data.You have to send a message to 58355 which contains your mobile model.For example-If you have a Nokia N70 ,SMS “Nokia N70” to 58355.

Soon you will get WAP,Portal,GPRS and MMS settings from BSNL.Save them all to your mobile.Use either WAP or GPRS as your default access point if your mobile asks for it.

Why are so many settings given for-

BSNL Portal settings -Enables your mobile to browse BSNL WAP portal i.e. http://wap.cellone.in

BSNL WAP settings-Enables your mobile to browse any WAP enabled portal.

BSNL GPRS-Enables your mobile to browse any site on Internet.Moreover this setting is responsible to get Internet on your Laptop/PC using your mobile.

BSNL MMS-Needed to send and receive MMS.

After configuration it’s time to browse the Internet.Opera mini is a better browser than the default one.You can download Opera Mini and then start using it to know why it’s the world’s most popular mobile Web browser.

Help! My Configuration doesn’t work

Now if automatic configuration doesn’t work on your mobile then here are the resources to help you out-

Know the basic terms and facts of GPRS settings.

You can read General settings for Nokia mobiles.
Get BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia s40 3rd Edition Mobiles for example

Nokia 3500C,6300,6131,6233,6270,660 slide,6600 fold,3600 slide,6300i,5610Xpress music,5310xpress music,6500 and so on

Get BSNL GPRS Settings for Nokia 3230 (and other S60,2nd Edition Mobiles)

Having all the above resources can help you to setup GPRS access manually.If you still have difficulty you can let me know in comments.

BSNL, GPRS, GPRS Internet, GPRS settings

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138 responses to “BSNL GPRS Activation and Configuration Settings”

mohammad hafeez

May 9, 2009

sir in my mobile gprs is activated but not get the settings my cell is nokia and model numbers is nokia 5130 c 2 please send the settings

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1. Vbb
  
  May 9, 2009
  
  Fron which region you are..and which service provider you are using.If it’s BSNL try sending “Nokia 6600” or “Nokia 6300” to 58355.Make sure you have cleared all settings which you have modified.
  
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  1. Ashok Pandey
    
    May 24, 2010
    
    How to configure BSNL GPRS for Preepaid
    
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2. gaurav
  
  Jun 24, 2010
  
  bhai, me bhi pareshaan hu, waise bsnl ke pass iss phone ke liye settings hi h……
  
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subhankar sarangi

May 22, 2009

sir,
What will be the cost of the sms which will send for activation of gprs?

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1. Vbb
  
  May 22, 2009
  
  I am not sure that the number is toll free or not, but it will not be charged as a premium SMS .Hence normal SMS charge will apply.
  
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pramodpandey

May 29, 2009

Pls Give me screen shot Link sys wireless router configuration& internet Setting

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1. Vbb
  
  May 29, 2009
  
  @pramodpandey -Kindly clarify your question.Do you want to setup your wireless router with our laptop or something else??
  
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RacerX

Jun 1, 2009

Is bsnl postpaid gprs 199 plan worth it.!
I mean what’s the surfing and download speed?

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 1, 2009
  
  @RacerX-To be frank-plan 199 is suitable only if there is no option for Internet access as startup plans for broadband are available for as low as Rs.100/-.
  Just some months ago I was using this plan-199.The download speed will never be more than 6-8KB per seconds that too at max.However it’s good for mobile browsing.So if you travel a lot or have very basic requirements like just checking mails-Go for it.
  However if you plan to use it for regular browsing but can’t have broadband (due to travel or non availability) you can settle for data cards which will provide you better browsing experience and are available from almost every provider.
  
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Munish

Jun 6, 2009

How to configure BSNL GPRS for postpaid windows 6 mobile?

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manoj

Jun 8, 2009

gprs has been activate with my phone no 9437681556. i have nokia 6070 handset.but yahoo and google are not open with my set. while i going to open the site “NO SERVER ACESS” i saw on screen. plz help me for this proble.

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 13, 2009
  
  @Manoj It may be due to any error in setting.Kindly reset your phone to factory default, after taking backup.Put the settings again,and try with Opera Mini Browser.
  
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Vinay

Jun 11, 2009

I have recently bought Nokia 5800. Give me settings please.I am on BSNL network.

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deepika

Jun 13, 2009

I have nokia 6300 and i am unable to open any site in my mobile but can open in my pc through mobile. would you plz tell why this is happening I have saved all the settings.My mb is giving temporary network problem.please help me…….

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 13, 2009
  
  @ Deepika Are you browsing through Opera Mini?If not,I recommend you to download “Opera mini” from mini.opera.com
  And if there are any glitches in settings,kindly wait for a day or two,I will be posting full details of the settings for more Nokia mobiles.
  
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deepika

Jun 14, 2009

sir i m already using opera mini in my mobile…

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 24, 2009
  
  @Deepika:In this case it’s best to reset your mobile to factory defaults and setup again as guided here..It contains settings for your mobile, Nokia 6300.
  
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Kiran

Jun 24, 2009

Sir I have activated the GPRS of BSNL in My Mobile Phone i can access the interent on my Mobile phone i.e. nokia 6030 but when i connect through PC i Don’t know how to configure the PC and Which no. to Dial and how to set up the internet connection?
sir Pls. help me.

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 24, 2009
  
  @ Kiran:Kindly visit this post.If you have setup your mobile as described then visit the following link to setup internet on PC.
  Internet on PC Through GPRS Enabled Nokia Mobile Using PC suite
  
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Kiran Shinde

Jun 29, 2009

sir, I have followed all the steps told by you but after the ID and Passward verification I am getting Msg on My Phone ” Subscription to Packet Data not Available what should I Do

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 29, 2009
  
  If Internet is working on your phone and not on the PC then the problem may be with GPRS access point on the phone.Also make sure that you have manual settings in Nokia PC suite with access point written properly and you have to keep ID and password fields BLANK..If GPRS in not working on mobile too then there may be a problem in activation.Which BSNL region you belong to?
  
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SALMAN

Jun 29, 2009

pls kyon mujhe nokia 5130 ka GPRS setting dona .phone no-*******

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 29, 2009
  
  @SALMAN:Never write your phone number in public like this.I have edited your comment.Regarding settings,your phone belongs to s40 3rd edition,and they are already provided on the post.Please read it again and follow the links.
  
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prem

Jun 30, 2009

i have a nokia 6300. i’ve bsnl south gprs activated (karnataka). i can do basic wap but whenever i try to use mobile yahoo, orkut or try to connect internet through it one message comes “subscribe to packet data first”. i’ve tried speaking to custumer care but no use. can you please suggest a solution for the problem above n manual settings to serf internet via my nokia 6300. thanks

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1. Vbb
  
  Jun 30, 2009
  
  @ Prem:Manual settings are already provided for your set.Kindly go through the post and comments again.
  
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amit verma

Jul 1, 2009

please give me nokia 5130 gprswap setting

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amit verma

Jul 1, 2009

please tell me about the bsnlwap charges

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amit verma

Jul 1, 2009

please tell me about the bsnlwap charges and also tell about how to connect pc with mobile modem

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Vbb

Jul 1, 2009

@Amit Verma: Link to BSNL GPRS/Plan is already given on the post and also the settings for your phone (5130).Kindly try to setup using given settings for s40 Nokia mobiles.

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bj

Jul 8, 2009

Vbb (author) said:
@ Kiran:Kindly visit this post.If you have setup your mobile as described then visit the following link to setup internet on PC.
Internet on PC Through GPRS Enabled Nokia Mobile Using PC suite

DONE ALL THIS THINGS STILL NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE INTERNET ON PC. WHEN DOING ONE TOUCH ACCESS THROUCH NOKIA PC SUIT IT SAYS ERROR PLEASE CHEK YOUR SETTINGS. I AM FROM BSNL GUJARAT REGION. PLEASE HELP ME OUT OF THIS

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1. Vbb
  
  Jul 8, 2009
  
  @BJ: Nokia One Touch Access by itself does not need many settings.what it needs is “Manual configuration” and “Access point”.I am not sure about access point in your area-could be ”
  gprswest.cellone.in”.Try this and also inquire about access point in your area and Yes -let me know if you get it.
  
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Deepu

Jul 8, 2009

I am having Sony Ericsson W705. I am using BSNL GPRS for PC Browing, its working like 3G…..with download speed of 70 KBps. Yaaa its KB per second (If not believed, give me ur mail ID, I will mail u the screenshots of the same). and a icon of 3G and H appears on the display. But same settings are not working for Browsing in my phone. Also used the BSNL Wap setting for phone browsing , but error : Communication Error. I have recharged my mobile with Rs. 230 unlimited GPRS plan. Please tell me why it is not working in my PC.

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1. Vbb
  
  Jul 8, 2009
  
  @Deepu:Congratulation that you are getting such speeds.I assume it’s because of 3G network.As far as phone browsing is concerned i am not sure whether they have a separate access point for 3G network or not.In case there is a separate access point you will nee to get it from your BSNL area .
  
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SN REDDY

Jul 9, 2009

How to Setup Internet on PC Through BSNL GPRS Enabled HP ipAQ 910C windows mobile 6.1 browsing internet on my mobile but iam not able to brows internet on pc through my mobile either blue tooth or data cable.
Please help in this matter it is most urgent.
By
SN REDDY

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Rakesh

Jul 25, 2009

Dear Sir,
Plz help me getting GPRS setting for my USHA LEXUS 898B set.I have subscribed BSNL post paid GPRS-199 plan. Location Orissa. BSNL customer service says they have activated the GPRS service but I am getting connection failure with all possible setting on my set. WAP–settings–edit profile–bsnlgprs–edit profile (profile-bsnlgprs)(homepage:http//www.yahoo.com)(data account; bsnlgprs)(connection type:html)(username-RAKESH)(password-nil) than profile activated. but browsing says connection failure. there is no such option for access point as some nokia user told me .plz help me.
thanks
rakesh

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1. Vbb
  
  Jul 25, 2009
  
  @Rakesh: Please leave the user name field blank where you have put your name.Please use Opera Mini Browser for Internet.Unfortunately I can’t say where to set access point on a Usha Lexux mobile.Kindly retry fetching the settings from BSNL by sending N70 or Nokia 6600 as the model name.
  
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gajendra

Jul 26, 2009

Deepika press 0(hold) when web browsing screen appear then press options > setting > assess poing > and here set bsnlwap then u can use the net on your mobile definitely ok

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dranil

Jul 29, 2009

good work by vbb, as ur regularly updating and sloving problems.

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rohit

Aug 8, 2009

sir i have bsnl gprs activate but it will not work to connect to pc it say packet data end.pls give the solution and give the setting.

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rohit

Aug 8, 2009

my mobile model is nokia 5130 c-2 is that any diff setting

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1. Vbb
  
  Aug 8, 2009
  
  @Rohit:Settings should not differ for your handset.If it’s giving constant problems in accessing GPRS you may try resetting the phone and put the setting again.
  
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om parkash

Aug 31, 2009

sir
i want to know dat I’v prepaid connection on
mobile nokia 6600 how can i connect internet through mobile to my pc plz sir tell me as soon as possible
thanks

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Abinash

Aug 31, 2009

Sir,i am from orissa(east).i hve a bsnl gprs enabled mobile(nokia 5610).please tell me how can i use internet via pc, although i am using internet through my phone.if possible then please mail me the pc configuration of bsnl gprs.

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GANESH

Sep 3, 2009

R/S.
I HAVE SAMSUNG SGH-D780 WITH BSNL CARD.I HAVE THE SETTINGS BUT STILL I CAN’T ACCESS.PLEASE HELP ME?

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Basant Panda

Sep 9, 2009

From Basant

I have taken a nokia 5130 xpress music mobile. But the GPRS is not activating. Give me the settings please.

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margohelp

Sep 10, 2009

had recently herpes virus found in my blood. what I haveto do??? I’m in panic…

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Piyush

Oct 3, 2009

Sir, I am using sony ericsson w995 mobile. I am having bsnl, orissa prepaid connection.I have also downloaded gprs settings and it is doing fine on mobile,but i am not able to use it on my laptop for surfing.Can you please help me with the settings for internet and streaming on my mobile.

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Jose

Oct 23, 2009

1 more thing, b4 activation prepaid users must have a minimum balance of 250Rs for 24hrs, for activating GPRS.

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K P Tunga

Nov 16, 2009

Hello
I recently purchased a dual sim mobile phone make Micromax Q3. This is a java enabled mobile phone. I am having BSNL post paid connection with GPRS (Edge). I was using it on my window mobile. Now I don’t know how to configure this on this New Micromax Q3.This instrument has opera and Nimbuzz enabled. Please help me.
tunga

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gunjan

Feb 9, 2010

can anyone plz send me the manual or automatic settings for bsnl gprss for orissa region in nokia 5130 c2 mobile?????

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sasanka rabha

Feb 11, 2010

help me out i cannot use opera mini, when i starts using opera mini then there comes”subscribe to packet data”but my phone was gprs activated. i am using bsnl gprs prepaid.

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1. vbb
  
  Feb 12, 2010
  
  Are you able to get internet using the default browser?If not,then check your settings first,and then retry.
  
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2. Gargi
  
  Jun 15, 2010
  
  Plz do read my post n do tel me whthr it was f any help..thank u..:-)..
  
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sheshadri

Mar 2, 2010

sir,

I have a china mobile SIGMATEL S9 . when i send sms to 58355, i am getting invalid format reply. pl help me to get my gprs activated…

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1. vbb
  
  Mar 2, 2010
  
  You will have to enter settings manually as BSNL will not be able to provide settings for each and every mobile.
  
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srinivas

Apr 19, 2010

Sir, My phone is Nokia 5800 Xpressmusic. My network is BSNL and it is a postpaid. GPRS 199 plan is activated. But When I given SMS that make and model no.( NOKIA 5800 or NOKIA 5800 XPRESSMUSIC ) to 58355, reply is coming that invalid format. Please kindly tell me how to set up internet settings in my mobile. When I contacted the customer care, they told that your mobile will not receive automatic settings, you can do by mannual settings only. Tell me the procedure how to do manual settings step by step procedure. Thankyou in advance.

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1. vbb
  
  Apr 24, 2010
  
  Kindly read all the related posts above these comments.As already said,BSNL does not keep settings for all mobiles and you need to setup manually,the instructions for which are already detailed.
  
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suresh parida

Apr 21, 2010

i have usha lexus 858b hand set in user manual it is gprs enabled but i tried it 30 times for airtel & aircel but it is not working .. is it possible to use gprs from this hand set . if there any tips or tricks please suggest me ………….

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1. vbb
  
  Apr 24, 2010
  
  Kindly check the user manual to be sure whether it has GPRS capability or not.
  
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Ankit

May 11, 2010

hey!! even i am having the same problem as kiran shinde….my gprs works well on handset but when i try to connect it to laptop it says…subscribe to packet data first.

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Tenpa

May 18, 2010

I have Nokia 5800 XM with bsnl 3g prepaid connection. I can access the Internet on the phone but i cannot access it on my laptop. I have installed the Nokia PC suite too and tried giving the accesspoint name as “bsnllive” and connected it…it gets connected but the internet is not being accessed. OS is Windows 7…
Kindly Suggest me…..

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1. gaurav
  
  Jun 24, 2010
  
  try it o vista or xp
  
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Pushkar

May 25, 2010

get settings from bsnl website .http://218.248.71.14/msp/html/login.jsp

1)Login with your mobile no..eg 91943*******
2)Use one time login password to login
3)goto Device Management and select your phone model
4)select all options bsnlnet,bsnllive,bsnlportal,etc..
5)press Configure my phone
6)The settings will be delivered to your phone and save the settings.
7)use bsnlnet as your default settings.enjoy …

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Rituraj

May 29, 2010

Sir can i switch over fro bsnl 2g connection to 3g without changing my mobile number? i belong to bsnl westbengal circle,north 24 parganas,chandpara,pin-743245.

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Gargi

Jun 15, 2010

Hey..

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Gargi

Jun 15, 2010

Hey..hello..:-)
I dnt want 2 waste any f ur tym of any f u by writing loooong post..bt..amm..i dnt tink so dat u need 2 have seting 4 browsing net..u jst need 2 hav gprs activa td n my instructins wich r gvn below..no..i m nt mad..i m a bsnl user..i use nokia 6300..i dnt no whthr dis wil help u..bt as it helpd me so i want 2 share it wid u al..

1)GO 2 MENU>SETTINGS>CONNECTIVITY>PACKET DATA>PACKET DATA SETTINGS
U wil cum acros 2 optins-
-active acces point
-edit active aces point
Select d 1st optin..select any f d aces points..now select d 2nd optin..again u wil cum acros 2 optins..
-ALIAS 4 ACES POINT
-PACKET Data aces point
Select d 1st option n write “bsnl”..
Nw select d 2nd optin n write “bsnlnet”..

Note:”bsnlnet” is for north users..
East,west,south users may write”gprseast.cellone.in”or”gprswest.cellone.in”or gprssouth.cellone.in..

Nw pres red bton 2 go 2 d main screen f ur cel..

2)MENU>SETTINGS>CNFIGURATIN>PERSNL CNFIGURATIN SETINGS..
Delete al d tings present inside it..if any..nw select OPTINS>ADD NEW>WEB..

Acount name-my web
Homepage-http://www.google.com
(Leave “username”n “paswrd”blank..)
Use pref.aces point-yes..

Nw pres back btn..
OPTINS>ADD NEW>ACES POINT>ACES POINT SETINGS>DATA BEARER>PACKET DATA
Nw go 2 “BEARER SETINGS” locatd below “DATA BEARER”..

Packet data aces point-bsnlnet(or gprssouth.cellone.in or gprseast.cellone.in or gprswest.cellone.in)
Netwrk type-IPv4
Authenticatin type-Normal
(LEAVE USRNAME N PASWRD BLANK)

Nw pres red btn..

MENU>SETINGS>CNFIGURATINS>DEFAULT CNFIGURATINS SETINGS>PERSONAL CNFIGURATIN
Nw pres “DEFAULT” BTN..
Nw go 2 “PERSONAL CNFIGURATIN SETINGS”
U wil c “my aces point”n “my web”..select any1..pres optins n dn”activate”..do d same wid d othr 1 also..
Now pres back:-)

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Gargi

Jun 15, 2010

N 1 mst imprtnt ting..its realy vry imprtnt ting..aftr folowin my instructins..jst
“NJOY BROWSING..”:-D..
N let me knw whrthr it helpd any f u..

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Gargi

Jun 15, 2010

I also ned ur help..wen i heard dat teashark browser dosnt cost u evn a sngle penny..i got it dwnloaded..bt wn i trid 2 open it..it wasnt opening..cn any1 tel me y..i hav opera mini n othr browser in my cel..n dey wrk perfectly..teashark wrks only 4 airtel custmers..?if u hav any informatin..plz let me knw..:-)..

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simplicity

Jul 2, 2010

sir i have nokia 2700 how to configure my setting to access the internet…pls help me….

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