I am using the following quickstart guide: https://www.ayomaonline.com/programming/quickstart-sim800-sim800l-with-arduinoI have tried different sim cards (confirming that they work by testing them in a mobile phone) but I cannot get them to register on the SIM800 module. This is the module that I am using: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SIM800L-V2-0-5V-Wireless-GSM-GPRS-MODULE-Quad-Band-W-Antenna-Cable-Cap/32877115526.htmlThe following are the AT commands and outputs:AT+COPS=?+COPS: (3,"VODAFONE","voda NZ","53001"),,(0-4),(0-2)OKAT+CFUN?+CFUN: 1OKAT+CREG?+CREG: 0,0OKI have checked power supply and that the SIM is plugged in correctly. Any other ideas?
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Registering a SIM card using and Arduino and a GSM Module (SIM800)
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Solution for roaming SMS
NOTE: Although this is a stripped-down and tweaked version of my previous post, it does differ in actual requirements; hence the new thread.The CHALLENGE...-To travel overseas allowing for bi-directional SMS whilst avoiding horrendous roaming charges.-The solution would, preferably, not be subscription-based in order to prevent ongoing expenses.The PROPOSAL...-Purchase a cheap phone.-Put my New Zealand SIM in it.-Install a remote control app on phone.-Permanently leave phone on and connected to a charger and WiFi at my parent's place.The UNKNOWNS...-If using a full-blown remote control app (which also would allow for additional benefits, such as remote administration, etc. of the phone), the question is: which would be the solution to use considering that TeamViewer QuickSupport requires manual confirmation to accept connections, which is not an option.-If using an SMS remote control app only, i.e., one that allows sending/receiving SMS messages via another paired device (some even allow communication over e-mail), the question is: which such solution would be the most reliable.The SOLUTION...-???
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Can I Purchase a Huawei B325 And Use a Vodafone Unlimited Mobile Sim inside?
Hi first post!Basically, as the title suggests. I want unlimited data, I've got a B525 from Vodafone, and a pay monthly Unlimited Mobile Plan. Can i put the sim card inside the modem and have unlimited data? (Yes i have the $15 hotspot add on)
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Spectrum rights renewed in 3G and 4G bands
Spectrum rights in the 2100 MHz and 1800 MHz bands will mostly be renewed to ensure mobile network operators can continue to provide 3G and 4G phone services, although some spectrum will be released for other uses, Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Kris Faafoi says.'Spectrum is a limited resource and the rights to use spectrum in these two bands only come up for renewal every 20 years. When it comes to considering the next round of spectrum management rights, it's important we strike the right balance to ensure spectrum is used efficiently to benefit all New Zealanders,' Kris Faafoi says.Cabinet has agreed to renew rights for most of the spectrum in these bands to current holders Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees when their rights expire in 2021. The renewal offers for the three mobile network operators will be for 40 MHz each in the 1800 MHz band and their existing holdings in the 2100 MHz band.Hautaki Limited, part of a charitable trust dedicated to boosting Māori participation in the ICT sector, will be offered full renewal of its existing 2100 MHz rights. Telstra's rights in the 2100 MHz band are not currently being used and will not be renewed.'The spectrum rights offered to the three mobile network operators and Hautaki will be renewed for the full 20-year period. This ensures they have maximum certainty about access to spectrum as they continue to provide 3G and 4G phone services.'Cellular technology is constantly evolving however, so we need to have some spectrum in reserve to remain flexible to change. The 40 MHz that's been freed up from these partial renewals might be used for new technologies or by the new emergency services network that is currently being considered,' Kris Faafoi said.
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Motorola Moto One Android One. Will it work on Skinny?
This phone doesn't seem to be available in NZ. Will the Skinny/Spark network support it?Motorola Moto One - International version (XT1941-3)3G: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 - 4G: LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28)https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-One-Smartphone-International/dp/B07MF3JM4T/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=motorola%2Bmoto%2Bone&qid=1552706250&s=gateway&sr=8-1&th=1
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Mobile phone booster and mobile broadband
Hi,
I am about to move to an area where I will have to use rural broadband (haven't yet decided which vendor yet) - which will require an aerial.
In that area, mobile phone coverage is a bit patchy - sometimes it's ok (about 3 bars) - other times you need to stand on one leg ??
Vodafone have told me their mobile phone booster won't work with their rural broadband as it needs a hardwired internet connection (which makes me think it's not so much of a booster than a router).
The mobilesignalbooster site has legal problems (however, I am on the top of a hill in the middle of nowhere, so not sure what interference I would generate to other people).
Can anyone suggest some options for "boosting" mobile reception?
Cheers,
Ian
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Cheapest data SIM for tablet use?
I used to have a SIM in my tablet that shared the data on my phone plan.I changed plans from consumer to business and discovered a couple of weeks later that as a result the tablet now has no data connection because the company concerned did not tell me that if I changed to Business I could not share the data on a separate connection (but can by tethering, so...duh).It's useful to me to be able to have the tablet independent of the phone sometimes so since I cannot get any sense from the current company (I spent no less than 90 minutes on the phone yesterday trying to!) I figure I will have to get a second independent SIM.Wondered if anyone had any suggestions. Enough data for Skype, email, internet.
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How to set up MMS on Warehouse Mobile?
Hi all,Does anyone know how to set up MMS properly on the Warehouse Mobile network? I can't figure out how to navigate the settings in Android 9 to have both a data network and MMS. Many thanks
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Wifi 6 is coming out soon, 802.11AX
Saw a well made video on this new version of Wifi 6It looks to be revolutionary in the way it operates.Could be quite a game changer for the wifi industry and it is backwards compatible to other devices which is a win.Apparently Samsung's s10 has it built in as well, which is a good sign as tend to know what's the future. Thoughts?
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Spam/Scam calls originating from mobile numbers..
So in the last week I've noticed a significant uptick in missed calls from 021 numbers, that don't leave voicemails nor answer if you return their call. These calls used to originate from "No Caller ID" and foreign numbers (eg. Australia, the Phillipines etc).I've answered a few of them to discover they are investment cold calls and scams. Each time, hanging up as soon as they identify where they're from.As they are using New Zealand Mobile numbers, my question is whether there is a governing body or an email address where this abuse can be reported?I assume they are registering these lines using the 'unlimited' mobile plans, or some sort of VOIP agreement and so I want to be able to report the phone numbers used to the provider for investigation.Any ideas?
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Recommend a mobile plan for 5 week visit to NZ
I'm an ex pat kiwi visiting NZ for five weeks starting next month and I would like a prepaid Sim card while I'm in NZ, primarily for data although some minutes would also be useful.Usually I'm visiting for ~4 weeks so I can just pay for one month. This time since I'm visiting longer I would ideally like to purchase a pack that will rollover any remaining data or minutes to the next month so that I can continue to use the data without having to pay for another month.Looks like a lot of prepaid plans require a top up to rollover which would defeat the point, but it's not so clear for spark?Can someone recommend a plan that would fit my requirements?Thanks in advance
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Vodafone 850mhz
Does anyone know why vodafone has some 850mhz sites. I saw it on gis geek and wondered why they were there.
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Warehouse Mobile data dropouts
Does anyone else have trouble with data dropouts on Warehouse Mobile? Trying to figure out if it's a handset or network issue. I've tried 2 phones though so I am leaning towards network. The icon by the clock will come up, and when I load up the WM app it says I have no date.A restart fixes it, but it is happening quite often.
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Mobile booster installer CHRISTCHURCH?
Hi does anyone know of a good mobile booster installer in Christchirch? I already have the booster, just want aerial install and setup etc. thanks Graham
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Unusual uses for Mobile Sim?
Geektastic posted in another post that he had a Vodafone sim used in a gate. I wondered why and what the setup there was.If standard usage is person-to-person calls & texts, text alerts from systems, browsing the internet, and security camera's; what other activities to people use mobile technology for, and how?
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Stop 5G Website
Heard about this site over the weekend. Very...um...different?www 5g org nz
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APN Settings for New Zealand
The APN list will initially show blank. To add a new APN, go to the APN list, press the menu button, then New APN (some don't realize this!)2DegreesName: 2degrees internetAPN: internetProxy:Port:Username:Password:Server:MMSC:MMS Proxy:MMS Port:MCC: 530MNC: 24Authentication Type:APN Type: default Name: 2degrees MMSAPN: mmsProxy:Port:Username:Password:Server:MMSC: http://mms.2degreesmobile.net.nz:48090MMS proxy: 118.148.001.118 (take care not to omit the leading zeros)MMS port: 8080MCC: 530MNC: 24Authentication Type:APN type: mms Spark (it should need just this APN for both data and MMS)APN Name: internetAPN: internetProxy: Port: Username: Password: Server: MMSC: http://lsmmsc.xtra.co.nzMMS proxy: 210.55.11.73MMS port: 80MCC: 530MNC: 05Authentication Type : PAPAPN type: default, dun, supl, hipri, mms Skinnyame: Skinny DataAPN: wapaccess.co.nzMMSC: http://mms.mmsaccess.co.nz/MMS Proxy 210.55.11.73Port: 80MCC: 530MNC: 05Authentication type: APN Type: mmsAPN Protocol: IPv4User name and Password: Vodafone New ZealandName: VFNZ WebAPN: vodafoneProxy: Port: Username: Password:Server:MMSC:MMS Proxy:MMS Port:MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0MCC: 530MNC: 01Authentication Type:APN Type: default, suplName: MMSAPN: live.vodafone.comProxy: Port: Username: Password:Server: MMSC: http://pxt.vodafone.net.nz/pxtsendMMS Proxy: 172.30.38.3MMS Port: 8080MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0MCC: 530MNC: 01Authentication Type:APN Type: mms OrconName: APN: Proxy:Port:Username:Password:Server:MMSC:MMS Proxy:MMS Port:MCC: 530MNC: Authentication Type:APN Type: default Name: Orcon MMSAPN: wap.orcon.net.nzProxy: Port: Username:Password:Server:MMSC: orcon.nzmms.net.nz/pxtsendMMS proxy: 172.30.38.3MMS port: 8080MCC: MNC: Authentication Type:APN type: mms
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Commerce Commission: Mobile competition trending in right direction
The Commerce Commission has today released the preliminary findings of its study into New Zealand's mobile services market.Telecommunications Commissioner Dr Stephen Gale said competition indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.'We have three established mobile network operators in New Zealand and all are performing well on most measures of quality. According to Opensignal, New Zealand currently ranks 8th out of 88 countries for 4G speed. Further, mobile service prices are generally lower than OECD averages, and consumers tell us they find it easy to compare plans and switch providers,' Dr Gale said.'However, there is room for improvement in some areas. Prices for large data plans are noticeably higher than Australia and while mobile data use grew 69% last year, reliable 4G coverage is not so widespread. Information on performance measures like call dropping rates and coverage gaps is also hard to find.'The study found that while consumers consider switching providers to be a reasonably simple process, there is currently some inertia when it comes to switching. The Commission has begun further work to better understand the impact of this inertia on consumers.Dr Gale said the key challenge for competition in the future is the allocation of spectrum.'Spectrum is a key cost for the three network operators: Vodafone, Spark, and 2Degrees. Imbalances in spectrum holdings between operators - across all bands - can affect competition. Our view is that, in its design of future spectrum allocation processes, MBIE should have wholesale and retail competition matters at the forefront of decisions.'Competition is emerging for network operators to sell wholesale services. This allows 'virtual' operators such as Vocus and The Warehouse to sell mobile services to consumers, without having to build their own mobile network.'We see no need to regulate at this stage but will keep an eye on the ability of new 'virtual' operators to access wholesale services. We expect more spectrum and consumer engagement will help this market to develop where it is commercially viable,' Dr Gale said.'Overall the study found that consumers are more satisfied with mobile than with fixed line services, but there is still room to improve. We will continue to focus on consumers as part of our telco retail service quality work.'The Commission is inviting submissions on the preliminary findings by 28 June 2019. A copy of the report can be found here and an infographic detailing key findings is here.The Commission has also released several expert reports alongside its preliminary findings. These were commissioned as part of the study and include reports on the 'virtual' operator landscape globally and locally, and a view of the global industry trends relevant to mobile services.BackgroundSection 9A of the Telecommunications Act requires the Commission to monitor competition in, or development and performance of, telecommunications markets in New Zealand. Under the Act, we can conduct studies into any matters relating to the telecommunications industry or the long-term benefit of consumers of telecommunications services. The findings of a section 9A study may lead us to consider whether any regulatory changes may be appropriate. Further investigations may include considering the amendment, removal or introduction of regulation.We expect to publish our final findings on the Mobile Market Study on 30 September 2019.Spectrum allocationThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's (MBIE) business unit Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) is responsible for efficiently and effectively managing the radio spectrum in New Zealand. This includes allocating rights for the use of the spectrum and enforcing compliance with the requirements to ensure legitimate users are able to enjoy their rights.Spectrum acquisitions are subject to s47 of the Commerce Act 1986, meaning that the Commission may become involved in assessing the competition implications of any given spectrum acquisition.MVNOsMVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) are operators that provide mobile services but generally do not own licenced radio spectrum or much of the physical infrastructure needed. Instead they rely on buying services from an operator with a full mobile network. The amount of control an MVNO has to change the services it offers to consumers will vary according to the nature of its agreement with its host mobile network.
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Time to rethink using Huawei 5G here?
Maybe New Zealand should allow Huawei 5G equipment.Like Trump, the US wants unquestioning and complete loyalty. Both China and the US are untrustworthy, so we might as well do business with the lesser of two evils.I'd argue in the foreseeable future, we are more likely to get an economic advantage with closer ties to China. Just don't let either buy every NZ asset.If You Don't Know, Now You Know: 5GThe Daily Show with Trevor NoahThe U.S. and China race to perfect and control 5G technology, which would affect everything from video download speeds to national security, and Donald Trump mounts a defense against Chinese tech giant Huawei.
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Tempted on new phone | hold off for 5G compatible device
I was really tempted yesterday to drive into town and pick up a S10+. Having used a note4 since it was first released, the device has lasted me well but I feel is starting to show its age. I was all set to go then it dawned on me about 5G compatibility. Hmmm no 5G support; I hesitated! Should I be holding off purchasing a new phone, the note4 will last... until 5G handsets are more main stream? Or are we way off getting 5G
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