Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 For those of you who can make use of such a thing, you can find it here. Once obtained, you'll need to change the 3 branded firmware to the generic 'open' version. All that you need is here. You'll need to have a machine with Windows XP installed in order to change the firmware. All you need now is a friend in the UK. You can entice him/her with the promise of five free albums by unsigned artists. I think that in Thailand they are around five times more expensive, though I'm sure someone can come up with more accurate info. It's also got a MICRO SD Memory Card Slot, so that you can double it up as a storage device. I think up to 4 GB. Tried one with a DTAC PrePaid SIM on EDGE and was happily downloading in excess of 20 kB/s within minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endure Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 They've doubled in price! I got mine for a fiver. Mind you it didn't have any downloads with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Yes, I too got one for 4.95 inclusive of postage and packing. I recall someone asking about Aircards, so thought the link would be useful. Model is ZTE MF627. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borovik Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Yes, I too got one for 4.95 inclusive of postage and packing.I recall someone asking about Aircards, so thought the link would be useful. Model is ZTE MF627. Not so cheap,but not so far - in Singapore Airport you can get modem with SIM for 2500B,prepaid - 5 days unlimited mobile broadband - 400B and it is real 2M or more,company name:StarHub,modem from Huawei in HK - "3" has similar offer only without registration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Yes, I too got one for 4.95 inclusive of postage and packing.I recall someone asking about Aircards, so thought the link would be useful. Model is ZTE MF627. Not so cheap,but not so far - in Singapore Airport you can get modem with SIM for 2500B,prepaid - 5 days unlimited mobile broadband - 400B and it is real 2M or more,company name:StarHub,modem from Huawei in HK - "3" has similar offer only without registration. Is it unlocked? So that you can connect worldwide using local SIMs. If not, it's quite useless. Distance makes little difference to the UK offer, as it can be forwarded by International Signed For mail and still cost as little as 750 baht. As to it being 'real', it' capable of a 3.6MB 3G connection...only the mobile networks in Thailand haven't spread coverage as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) In addition, you can connect to the StarHub service by just buying the SIM and using it with the unlocked modem as above. What do I need for my MaxMobile Prepaid service? To access StarHub MaxMobile Prepaid service, you would need our MaxMobile Prepaid SIM Card, a USB Modem and a laptop. You can purchase a MaxMobile Prepaid SIM Card and a USB Modem from any StarHub shops and all Exclusive Partner outlets. If you currently already owned a USB Modem, you can configure the Access Point Name (APN) setting to “shppd†in order to access MaxMobile Prepaid. If necessary, the Dial Number for MaxMobile Prepaid is *99#. http://www.starhub.com/support/broadband/f...ileprepaid.html Edited July 19, 2009 by Jiu-Jitsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 In addition, TRUE[/url] are offering EDGE/GPRS access to PrePay users for 250 baht a month, so it can be a useful alternative for those who may need Internet access at home or on the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 TRUE EDGE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verydumbubba Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Anyone have real True 802 download speed comps? Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Bubba, I'm still assuming your username has something to do with your post. Please remove it if you can...it's simply nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 TRUE "Wi-Fi / EDGE / GPRS” promotion 1. Prepaid or Post-paid 2. Users are eligible to apply for this Wi-Fi/EDGE/GPRS promotion until 5 August 2009 and use this promotion until the end of billing cycle for the month of October 2009. 3. Users are eligible to apply for or cancel the service by dialing *9000 only (free of charge) and start using this promotion after receiving a confirmation SMS. 4. This promotion comprises: 4.1 Monthly unlimited hi-speed net package: 4.1.1 Monthly fee of 250 Baht covers unlimited EDGE/GPRS access. 4.1.2 Monthly fee of 450 Baht covers unlimited EDGE/GPRS and/or Wi-Fi 256 K access. 4.1.3 Monthly fee of 599 Baht covers unlimited EDGE/GPRS and/or Wi-Fi 1 Mb access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 The 3G USB modem is back down to £4.95(275 baht). Grab one whilst you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 tried today..it all seems to work..you sign up and get an email saying account created and they give you a voucher code then when you try to log in to the site you get a lovely.. Microsoft JScript runtime error '800a01b6' Object doesn't support this property or method /Localisation/gblTop.asp, line 161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Will enquire on Monday as to the status of the 3G modem offer and post the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Thanks M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 Website is working now. If there is concern that there is no security on the payment page, add s on to the end of http, hit Enter and accept the certificate. You can then go ahead with payment. At 275 baht, it's less than one tenth of the price of a comparable product in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tariq786 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thank u for the Link Jiu-Jitsu. Just asked a friend in UK to buy it. Lets see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Thank u for the Link Jiu-Jitsu.Just asked a friend in UK to buy it. Lets see what happens. Unit arrived yesterday. So three day delivery to be expected. Forwarding to Thailand can take another four days. Don't forget a Customs form, so that delivery is not delayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tariq786 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) Picked the Dongle today and flashed it with the open firmware. Have to configure the APN and it was working on TRUE SIM. Thanks Jiu-Jitsu. Edited September 4, 2009 by tariq786 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klx250 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Picked the Dongle today and flashed it with the open firmware.Have to configure the APN and it was working on TRUE SIM. Thanks Jiu-Jitsu. What is the APN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tariq786 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 APN is Access Point Name :-) This for reference http://www.mobileeasy.com/gprs.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 APN is Access Point Name :-)This for reference http://www.mobileeasy.com/gprs.php There is a mistake on the AIS page(page 2); I'm sure the URL should be mobilelife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Picked the Dongle today and flashed it with the open firmware.Have to configure the APN and it was working on TRUE SIM. Thanks Jiu-Jitsu. Good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted April 17, 2010 Author Share Posted April 17, 2010 Inexpensive USB 3G modems are still available in the UK. As little as £10/500 baht here. No need to unlock and 'rebranding' with manufacturer's generic software is easy if wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Sill available if you are in the UK and are intending to travel. Black £12 / 580 baht Pink £10.78 / 520 baht According to the pics, the model is the ZTE MF626 so the unlocking instructions above should be identical. Even if the item is incorrectly described, unlocking will only cost up to 200 baht. A useful item to have in your arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Pink model is now 50 baht less. Both are compatible with both TrueMove and TOT 3G as well as EDGE on all networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Last few Huawei E160s for £14(685 baht) TriBand UMTS/HSPDA 850/1900/2100MHz. True3G/TOT3G Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypants Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 so I live out in the sticks. Can I buy one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNLOCKED-Mobile-Broadband-USB-Modem-Huawei-E173-Dongle-/320681279040?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item4aaa17fe40 And in addition one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antenna-3G-Broadband-Huawei-O2-USB-Modems-CRC9-/150586101424?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL&hash=item230fa18eb0 And then buy a CAT sim card, and Hey Presto ? I should point out that my friend recently brought his laptop to our house and connected via a cat dongle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 so I live out in the sticks. Can I buy one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UNLOCKED-Mobile-Broadband-USB-Modem-Huawei-E173-Dongle-/320681279040?pt=UK_Computing_Networking_SM&hash=item4aaa17fe40 And in addition one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antenna-3G-Broadband-Huawei-O2-USB-Modems-CRC9-/150586101424?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL&hash=item230fa18eb0 And then buy a CAT sim card, and Hey Presto ? I should point out that my friend recently brought his laptop to our house and connected via a cat dongle. That modem is UMTS/HSPDA. CAT use CDMA, so you may need to buy equipment from them. In addition, I don't know if they do SIM only contracts wherein you can source your own CDMA modem. Perhaps you are stuck with EDGE for now, unless you want to splash out on over expensive CAT equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypants Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 ok thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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