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Express Net - Vcast = Nothing

Discussion in 'Verizon Wireless Forum' started by SanDiegoShaun, Nov 17, 2005.

  1. SanDiegoShaun

    SanDiegoShaun Junior Member
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    For the last couple of years I have been able to use my phone with my Laptop and check email etc. I have been charged only air time and it was free on the weekend.

    A while back I removed mobile web and was no longer able to connect with my laptop. A quick call to Verizon fixed that.

    A couple months ago I got a new phone E815 and added Vcast still all works great.

    Today I called and canceled Vcast and now when I try and connect with my laptop it does not. Says username/password invalid on server.

    The rep mentioned they changed something in their system in September and said that I might not be able to connect anymore. Which seems to be the case.

    So the question is, whats the deal? and what do I say to Verizon to get this back? Do I have to subscribe to Mobile web or Vcast to use this dial up feature? Did not have to before...

    I did a search but could not find the exact answers...Thanks
     
  2. RJB

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    Well you might want to call and ask them what it was that they cancelled in September. I would assume that you would still be able to use Mobile Web.
     
  3. Critic

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    When they removed VCast, they probably also removed all codes related to data, except for the basic codes for account access via moble web. Call 611 and have them restore the codes for National Access, and you should be ok.

    One thing, tho - be aware that VZW has been cracking down on anyone who 'tethers' over EVDO, but if you're just using National Access (1XRTT) you should be OK.
     
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  4. SanDiegoShaun

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    okay so just ask them to re add the code for national access? And that should do it?

    Thanks
     
  5. Andy

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    Critic is correct. This is the code that's missing.
    Again, be careful when using EVDO speeds with your laptop- Verizon has become a little more strict with that.
     
  6. SanDiegoShaun

    SanDiegoShaun Junior Member
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    Thanks everyone, I called and they added it back on and it works!

    Just out of curiosity how would I even get EVDO speeds?
     
  7. Andy

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    How would you get EVDO speeds? San Diego is an EVDO maket and your phone shows an EV instead of 1x. if you tether your phone/computer in an EVDO area you will autmatically get the higher speeds.
     
  8. Critic

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    ...BUT, as previously mentioned, VZW has begun a massive crackdown on customers tethering at EVDO speeds, since that is against their user agreement. PDA customers can tether, I believe, for an additional $15 a month, but phone customers can't do it at any price. So if you decide to tether at EVDO speeds, you do so at your own risk.
     
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    sounds liek u have a nice phone...

    do you use vcast much?? is it worth the money?

    i got the lg8100 and the guy gave me a month free for vcast... he asked me if i wanted it and i said no i wont ever use it but he still gave me the month free.. i live in a small town so i had to go to a bigger city to get the vcast activated... i never got a chance to go to a bigger city so i never had vcast... the next month went by and i got my bill charging me like 16 something for vast and i guess teh guy "forgot" to cancel my subscription after a month... im kinda pissed cause i aint payin something i didnt want and never used
     
  10. jrip

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    You have to call cs/email cs and cancel the subscription before the first month is over. Or you automatically will be billed every month until you do so. Sprint is the same way.
     
  11. Andy

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    You are absolutely right, critic. I've been tethering my phone to my laptop and using a few hours per month of tethered internet and nothing has ever happened.
    Now, Verizon has started testing EVDO in my area, so this will soon be over...:(
     
  12. Gonz

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    So, we're calling it tethering now...LOL. I remember back when a few of us discovered that we could do it with regular nationalaccess. Was less than a year ago suprisingly.
     
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    Speaking of tethering, could someone please explain how to tether my Nokia 6256 (with Verizon) via BT (Kensington USB BT 2.0 adapter)? I can't use the old Mobile Office software - doesn't find my device. From the BT software, it asks for user name, password and number to dial. I tried [phonenumber]@vzw3g.com for user name, vzw for password and #777 for the number ... to no avail. What do I need to do or is it not possible?
     

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