Quick 2 Net and Nationaccess on VZW America's Choice

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by Andy84094

Another question
On average, how long does it take for you guys' minutes used on National Access to show up online and on #646?
Thanks,
Andy

I don't check often enough to really notice. I also only use free minutes for Internet and data so I don't have to worry about it.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by wgray8231

I don't check often enough to really notice. I also only use free minutes for Internet and data so I don't have to worry about it.

I'm just a little(very, very little) worried to be charged, and not use free minutes

[AmyBEMT]

Can all of you experts help an inexperienced user out?

I am confused on one point about using your cell phone as a modem. What kind of calling plan do you have to have on Verizon? Do you have to add National Access ($39.99 or $59.99 a month) to your American's Choice plan?

Thanks!
Amy

[Andy]

Welcome to Wireless Advisor!
All you need is an America's Choice Calling Plan, and it should work without problems as described by various members in this threat...it worked fine for me!
hope this helped, let us know if we can do anything else for you!
Andy

[Gonz]

Andy,
It takes a LONG time... Not to worry though, they did show up as off peak...
IDK if any have shown up on my account using #646 or My Account, I haven't checked, and it's not easy to without the detailed billing...

I'm sure if there is a problem, CS would be happy to help us out.

[Andy]

Oh I'm sure they would be more than happy to waive charges in case any appear, especially since I was told by Tech Support that doing this wouldn't be 'legal' lol

Andy

[Gonz]

"legal", yeah, as sprint has called it "illegal", LOL.

[AmyBEMT]

Originally Posted by Andy84094

Welcome to Wireless Advisor!
All you need is an America's Choice Calling Plan, and it should work without problems as described by various members in this threat...it worked fine for me!
hope this helped, let us know if we can do anything else for you!
Andy

Thanks, Andy!!

I ordered a mobile office kit off of e-bay yesterday. It appears to be an actual kit produced for Verizon.

Does anyone know how you tell if the USB cable is charging or non-charging? ( I think I saw on here somewhere that there are both types). Will it say on the packaging or is it a matter or trial and error?

Thanks again!
Amy

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by AmyBEMT

Thanks, Andy!!

I ordered a mobile office kit off of e-bay yesterday. It appears to be an actual kit produced for Verizon.

Does anyone know how you tell if the USB cable is charging or non-charging? ( I think I saw on here somewhere that there are both types). Will it say on the packaging or is it a matter or trial and error?

Thanks again!
Amy

The cable packaging should specify that it is charging. If it doesn't charge, it may not say either way. I think the USB specification limits the power to only half what the phone needs for charging, so I prefer to have a non-charging cable. I'm not sure if the VZW branded cables are charging--my guess is not.

[Andy]

The cable I ordered said non-charging but it does charge my phone while plugged in to the computer.

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by Andy84094

The cable I ordered said non-charging but it does charge my phone while plugged in to the computer.

You might should be worried about that.

[Andy]

Well some people said it's not good, others said it doesn't matter...BUT the cable said it was non-charging.

[Andy]

I'm just reading on HoFo that people a lot more people are now getting charged for using National Access...now I'm worried too

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by Andy84094

I'm just reading on HoFo that people a lot more people are now getting charged for using National Access...now I'm worried too

Maybe we should start calling CS right before every use....

[Andy]

...and ask them what? The rep I talked to said it was 'illegal' anyways...

[Andy]

wgray, in another threat we talked about bitpim. I downloaded it, installed it, but now anytime I want it to communicate with my VX 6k it says "The phone is not responding while transitioning mode from none to brew." Do you know what I have to do? I went through the help menu but nothing seemed to help.
Thanks, once again,
Andy

[Andy]

In the help menu for the 4400 it says not to purchase a straight usb cable...might that be my problem??

Edit- here's what it says on the USB cable I bought off ebay and the one I'm trying to use:
Now you can access and synchronize your phone book contacts, e-mails, and appointments, change ring tones and background pictures, and take advantage of other useful applications!

So I must be doing something else wrong...Help, Please

[Gonz]

Andy, I had the same problem...
I just re-installed quicklink mobile and my usb drivers, and all is fine again. IDK how to flip back to modem from brew mode with the data cable. I believe that us the problem.

As for the charges, I had CS tell me that I could use EN for free (using airtime).
I can't see how they could charge me for it if a rep had told me that.

[Gonz]

NO WAY!
I'm a SENIOR MEMBER!
<tears of joy>

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by Andy84094

In the help menu for the 4400 it says not to purchase a straight usb cable...might that be my problem??

Edit- here's what it says on the USB cable I bought off ebay and the one I'm trying to use:
Now you can access and synchronize your phone book contacts, e-mails, and appointments, change ring tones and background pictures, and take advantage of other useful applications!

So I must be doing something else wrong...Help, Please

There were some problems with vx4400 cables. I'm not sure if that still applies to other lg phones. My cable isn't straight, so I don't know if that is your problem or not. Make sure you connect your phone to the computer before starting BitPim. Then check your devices under Computer Management in the Windows Control Panel. Your phone should be listed several times (once as a modem). I don't know about any switching between modem and brew modes because I don't have to do that.

[AmyBEMT]

I see in the discussion that there are two options you can configure your software for accessing the net. Quick 2 Net and EN? Does it matter which one you use? Are they both free with America's Choice?

I'm SO excited. My cable should arrive any day!!!

Thanks again -
Amy

[Gonz]

Originally Posted by AmyBEMT

I see in the discussion that there are two options you can configure your software for accessing the net. Quick 2 Net and EN? Does it matter which one you use? Are they both free with America's Choice?

I'm SO excited. My cable should arrive any day!!!

Thanks again -
Amy

Amy, Quick2Net is only 14.4K/sec, while Express Network runs at up to 150K/sec. They both use minutes, as far as we all can tell, but this may differ from user to user. In my personal situation, (and the situation of others) both use just airtime to access the internet, and unlimited nights and weekends are factored in as well...

Good Luck!

[Andy]

Originally Posted by wgray8231

There were some problems with vx4400 cables. I'm not sure if that still applies to other lg phones. My cable isn't straight, so I don't know if that is your problem or not. Make sure you connect your phone to the computer before starting BitPim. Then check your devices under Computer Management in the Windows Control Panel. Your phone should be listed several times (once as a modem). I don't know about any switching between modem and brew modes because I don't have to do that.

Oh-I didn't have my phone connected to the computer before starting bitpim. I will try again later. I'll let you guys know, thanks!

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Gonz

Amy, Quick2Net is only 14.4K/sec, while Express Network runs at up to 150K/sec. They both use minutes, as far as we all can tell, but this may differ from user to user. In my personal situation, (and the situation of others) both use just airtime to access the internet, and unlimited nights and weekends are factored in as well...

Good Luck!

We'll have to see if the same applies to me

[Gonz]

good plan, let us know!

[Andy]

After all your help, I will most definitely!!

[LG Lover]

hey guys!

i am new to verizon and new to my LG XV 7000


anyways

i have a few retarded questions

1. I use net 2 go so will this use my minutes or will it charge me a rate like 20 cents per minute?

2. if i use it after night or on the weekend will it use my minutes anyway?

3. How can i speed up my connection without paying anything


i am on America's Choice by the way

[wgray8231]

Originally Posted by LG Lover

hey guys!

i am new to verizon and new to my LG XV 7000

anyways

i have a few retarded questions

1. I use net 2 go so will this use my minutes or will it charge me a rate like 20 cents per minute?

2. if i use it after night or on the weekend will it use my minutes anyway?

3. How can i speed up my connection without paying anything

i am on America's Choice by the way

As we've already pointed out, using Quick2Net or ExpressNet will not charge anything extra over MOU. Yes, N&W will apply so you don't have to worry.

As for the 7000, the settings should be the same or similar.

[wgray8231]

Here are the instructions for the vx6000 on Windows. It should be the same for almost any VZW LG phone.

Once your VX6000 is installed as a modem and connected...

My Computer
Control Panel
Phone and Modem Options
On the Modems Tab, select you LG CDMA USB Modem, click Properties
On the Advanced Tab, enter AT$QCMDR=3 for EN as the extra initialization commands (or AT&QCMDR=2 for Q2N)
Hit OK twice to get back to Control Pannel

Network Connections
Create a new connection
Next
Connect to the Internet, Next
Set up my connection manually, Next
Connect using a dial-up modem, Next
ISP Name: VZW EN (or whatever you choose), Next
Phone number: #777, Next
Set for your user or all users, Next
User name: ##########@vzw3g.com (replace ### with your 10-digit phone number)
Password: vzw
Confirm password: vzw
Choose other options as needed, Next
Finish

Now you should be able to re-enter your username and passowrd and connect.

From my experience, I was able to get about twice the speed of dial-up.
Your battery should last about as long as making a call (I think).
The #777 number shows up on your bill as (777)000-000 just like data for WAP.

[LG Lover]

Originally Posted by wgray8231

As we've already pointed out, using Quick2Net or ExpressNet will not charge anything extra over MOU. Yes, N&W will apply so you don't have to worry.

As for the 7000, the settings should be the same or similar.

ok so if i use 29 minutes online that 29 minutes will be deducted by my 500 minutes i get each month?


and yes this is awsome lol

i am on the east coast though and Express Network is not available to me all it says is Quick 2 net and National Access

i am on America's choice so that probaly why?