How do you activate the 3G with SMART telecom SIM card?

Question

anyone know how?..what message should i text to activate it...and to what number?

(what about globe...?)

Answer 1

3G stands for "3rd Generation".  With 3G, one can enjoy video calling, high-speed video streaming, and mobile internet 6 times faster than the current GSM / GPRS networks.

How do I set-up my phone?    

There are three steps to be able to access 3G:



Step 1:  Using your 3G handset, go to Tools > Settings > Network Mode > select Dual Mode

Step 2:  Activate your handset by texting Set 3G <phone modell> and send to 211

Step 3:  Save Settings sent by 333. Key in 1234 when prompted



To find-out if you're on 3G Service, there will be a 3G icon at the top left most Portion of your screen ( for NOKIA handsets) or bubble like image ( for SONY ERICSSON)



How can I use 3G?



All you need is a 3G-capable handset and a Smart SIM card to start enjoying 3G technology.



What is the difference between 3G and GSM?

3G is six times faster than the current GSM/GPRS networks, which runs at an average of 171 kbps.





How can I access 3G content?



There are three ( 3 ) ways to access 3G content:

a.  Go to Services Menu of your phone.

      Type http://wap.smart.com.ph/3G in your phone browser

b.  Text SMART3G to 211

c.  Go to SMART wapsite: http://wap.smart.com.ph

     Click on SMART 3G.



What are the services being offered in 3G?



There are a number of services distinct to 3G. There is Video Calling, video Streaming of TV

(Ex. GMA 7 and ABS-CBN) Music, Movies and Internet Browsing at broadband speed.





How do I video call?



a.  Enter the desired number of choose from your  phonebook

b.  Click on Options and select Video Call (for Nokia) or Press One Touch Access

     (for Sony Ericsson) and wait for your video call connection.





How do I video stream?



a.  Go to wap.smart.com.ph/3G on your phone's browser.

b.  Click on the link of the content you want to view.

c.  To end session, go to options and select exit.              





How do I browse the internet?



a.  Go to your phone's web browser, Web (for Nokia) or Internet services (for Sony Ericsson)

b.  Select a site from your bookmarks or enter directly the web address of the site  you want to visit

     or select More ( for Sony Ericsson). You will soon be connected to the Internet.

c.   To end browsing session, go to options and select exit.



What sites can I access on my mobile phone?



You can visit wap.yahoo.com, www.google.com, mobile.msn.com/wml/ for search and e-mail needs and www.abs-cbn.com, www.igma.tv for streaming content.



For other sites, check-out the SMART Wapsite at wap.smart.com.ph to see other links.