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share your WAP experiences

10 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/share-your-wap-experiences.125256/

khmadhu
khmadhu Original post #1
Mar 21, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Hi,

recently i bought new nokia 5800, and now i want to have WAP service on that by activating GPRS. i am using idea.

when i contacted CC they told that if i opt for any plan the data rate will be same (128 kbps).

is this true..? that i can get 128kbps (i am planning for 49 rs monthly unlimited WAP browsing). is it GPRS or EGPRS they are talking about ?

about WAP applications..

will the following applications support WAP..?

1)Google maps
2)skype
3)fring
4)ebuddy
5)facebook
6)youtube

how can i check whether a application support WAP or not..(any tricks).

And also please share your WAP experiences
will be helpful for new WAP users :)
walkmanguru
walkmanguru #2
Mar 22, 2010 at 12:27 AM
I have 3G :D 3.6 Mbps
khmadhu
khmadhu #3
Mar 22, 2010 at 11:02 AM
@walkmanguru
but 3g is costly in india.. :-( and also only BSNL is providing 3g not others.

well how much u pay monthly for that.? and is this unlimited..?
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #4
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM
I get speeds close to 200kbps on Docomo
Check out the last few posts here

Yes, 3G data plans are costly, Just tried the trail pack of Rs.60, I hope prices may come down after private operators jump in. Video calling is cheap though :))
khmadhu
khmadhu #5
Mar 31, 2010 at 11:24 AM
please any one answer this...

will the following applications support WAP..?

1)Google maps
2)skype
3)fring
4)ebuddy
5)facebook
6)youtube
walkmanguru
walkmanguru #6
Mar 31, 2010 at 12:09 PM
khmadhu said:
please any one answer this...

will the following applications support WAP..?

1)Google maps
2)skype
3)fring
4)ebuddy
5)facebook
6)youtube
Click to expand...


All above applications have mobile version...dont know about WAP...
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #7
Mar 31, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Ofcourse they'll work, provided you have mobile versions of those apps in your phone.
Btw Which mobile are you using anyway.
khmadhu
khmadhu #8
Mar 31, 2010 at 1:21 PM
I am having nokia 5800
sriharsha_madineni
sriharsha_madineni #9
Mar 31, 2010 at 4:26 PM
khmadhu said:
I am having nokia 5800
Click to expand...

Ofcourse everything will work on 5800 bro. Why are you so doubtful, just get a monthly gprs plan, else try a daily plan first and enjoy all those services :)
T
Tamoghno #10
Apr 5, 2010 at 3:19 AM
Last time i used WAP access point (airtel NOP ) it was 8 months ago , so i dont remember thoroughly but i think =>

1)Google maps <= dont work
2)skype <= LOL on GPRS ?
3)fring <= never tried / dont waste time with voip
4)ebuddy <= most probably worked
5)facebook <= almost 100% surly works
6)youtube <= works but exp is pathetic due to sloww connection

IMO its much better to opt for airtels 98/mo/2gb connection or something similar . there are many things that dot work well with WAP APN. Most chat app dont work , agps have problem (probably never workd in my case ) Nokia Messaging had problems . skyfire dont work .... WAP is not just worth it