Setting up on your computer 7. Read the licence agreement and tick Accept box. Click Next. You can use ø Mobile Broadband on more than one computer. You need to install the software on each computer you want to use. Installing Connection Manager Software 1.
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9. Click Finish. Tip: You need to fill in your bill date so Connection Manager can estimate how much data you’ve used. Wait while Connection Manager finishes How to find your bill date if you’re a business customer installing. It might take a few minutes. Your bill date is the same as everyone on your account.
1. ø Mobile Broadband – uses the ø mobile network to connect to the internet. You can connect anywhere, as long as there’s ø mobile coverage. Check your coverage at o2.co.uk/mbbcoveragechecker 2. Public Wi-Fi hotspots – these are wireless networks. You can connect to Wi-Fi How to use through The Cloud for no extra charge in places like Pret A Manger and McDonalds.
Connecting with ø Mobile Broadband 3. Double click on O2-UK. If your USB modem is plugged in and Wi-Fi isn’t available, Connection Manager will automatically connect you to ø Mobile Broadband. If it doesn’t automatically connect or you want to connect manually, here’s how: How to connect using Windows 1.
You’ll be charged if you go over your allowance on the ø network. The speed depends on: Go to o2.co.uk/mobilebroadband for details. • how far away you are from a phone mast, To avoid any unexpected surprises on your bill, we recommend using Wi-Fi or your home •...
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If you want to check how much data you have used on the ø mobile network then go to to register. o2.co.uk/mobilebroadband/usageguide to get an idea about how much data you use to download songs, email, etc. You can also connect to other Wi-Fi hotspots. You might have to pay for these.
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5. Type your ø Mobile Broadband number and click Go. 2. Click 3. Double click the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to. In this example we’ve chosen O2 UK Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi Zone - The Cloud). You’ll then be online.
Text Messages Using Wi-Fi at home For windows users Connection Manager will import your Wi-Fi settings at home, if you If you’re using a PC, you can send and receive texts through ø Connection Manager. already have a Wi-Fi connection. People can text you on your ø...
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To read all your messages To send a message 1. Click on the envelope icon on ø Connection Manager. 1. Click the envelope on ø Connection Manager. Inbox 2. Click on to see your texts. 2. Choose the new message icon.
4. Click Send. If you’d like to add a data roaming Bolt On, fill out the form on o2.co.uk/mobilebroadbandroaming or call us on 0870 241 0202 (or 0800 977 7337 Texts you’ve sent will be in the Sent Items folder.
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Glossary 3G stands for Third Generation. 3G connects you to the mobile data network and it’s faster than a standard connection. BT Openzone BT Openzone run a Wi-Fi network. Our partnership with BT Openzone means you have access to unlimited Wi-Fi at most of their UK Wi-Fi hotspots. The Cloud The Cloud is the name of a company that runs a Wi-Fi network in Europe.