Cellular carriers that use the Global Standard for Mobile Communications system use Subscriber Identity Module cards for voice transmission. The GSM standard was developed before there were data services such as picture messaging and Web browsing on phones. Carriers use several separate networks for transmitting data. GPRS, or General Packet Radio Service, is the oldest data transmission standard still in use.
Obtaining GPRS Settings
The best place to obtain your GPRS settings is directly from your cellular carrier. The carrier usually lists the settings in the support section of the company's website, but you can also contact the technical support department through online support chat or by phone. If you cannot contact the carrier directly, you can usually find the settings on websites devoted to unlocking phones. You will need the access point name, user name, password, proxy information, authorization type and homepage URL.
Access Point Name
The access point name controls which data network the device will connect to. The APN entry screen is usually located somewhere in the phone's Settings menu. Check the phone's manual for the exact location. If you don't have a manual for your device, look for a menu option called Connectivity, Data Account or Network. Some carriers also require a user name and password to connect with the GPRS network. If your carrier does not require a user name or password, leave the fields blank.
Proxy Address and Port
GSM carriers use a proxy server to route GPRS traffic. The proxy address is usually in the form of an IP address, with four groups of three numbers separated by periods. Some carriers use a URL that looks similar to a website address instead. The port number tells the device which port to access on the proxy server. Most carriers use a four-digit port number. The proxy information screen is usually located under the same sub-menu as the APN settings.
Other Settings
Authorization type is either secure or normal, depending on the carrier. The homepage URL is the website that the phone opens automatically when you open the browser. For feature phones, it's usually the carrier's media store. Smart phones may not have this option, since you can specify the homepage through the settings in the browser application. Some phones allow you to specify a baud rate for the data connection.
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