Tag: "Vodafone"

iOS 4.3 to include personal mobile hotspots that you probably won’t use anyway

iOS 4.3 to include personal mobile hotspots that you probably won’t use anyway

I won’t be using the hotspot service – mainly because as I mentioned above, I’ve got alternative provisions; however the main reason is I’m simply not prepared to pay twice for data.

How will Apple respond to the new jailbreaking process?

How will Apple respond to the new jailbreaking process?

I can’t help but smirk at the actions of those that have chosen to intentionally jailbreak devices in Apple’s retail outlets; however at the same time I do have a morsel of compassion for Apple since not everyone wants to jailbreak their device.

Why do mobile networks charge so much for the iPhone?

Why do mobile networks charge so much for the iPhone?

The day before the iPhone 4 was launched I had a very insightful conversation with a member of the Vodafone UK web relations team. Whilst his call was to offer me an iPhone 4 pre-order (despite a proper facility not existing) we had a lengthy chat about various topics including jailbreaking and the costs involved in iPhone ownership.

iPhone 4 pre-order shenanigans

iPhone 4 pre-order shenanigans

Yesterday, the world woke up and in their droves attempted to pre-order the new iPhone. The net result was Apple pulled the sale from their on-line store due to demand exceeding web provisions.

The evolution of mobile tariffs?

The evolution of mobile tariffs?

The modern day “monkey see, monkey want” mentality means people want to upgrade as soon as possible but the complexity of the handsets means their cost to supply is still increasing.

How to: Use Twitter to get better customer service

How to: Use Twitter to get better customer service

Customer service, pretty much the number one key factor for any business, but so often just the words displayed on a sign above a shop counter where you typically go to get refunds or exchanges.

Visual Voicemail: An open letter to Vodafone UK

Visual Voicemail: An open letter to Vodafone UK

The Visual Voicemail service is a revolution in Voicemail management. I can’t begin to understand why Vodafone UK isn’t prepared to invest in the system

Vodafone sensitive about jailbreaking discussions on their eForum

Vodafone sensitive about jailbreaking discussions on their eForum

I found a thread on the Vodafone UK eForum today discussing jailbreaking. The usual mis-information was contained

Nokia, I’m sorry to say, but I really don’t miss you

Nokia, I’m sorry to say, but I really don’t miss you

Until April 2009, all the other handsets I owned were made by Nokia – it was at this point I moved to the Apple iPhone and I haven’t looked back since.

Vodafone UK won’t support iPhone Visual Voicemail service at launch

Vodafone UK won’t support iPhone Visual Voicemail service at launch

I was told that it had been discussed, but they’d made a “business decision” not to provide the service

Vodafone UK iPhone MMS configuration settings

Vodafone UK iPhone MMS configuration settings

Anyway, here are the MMS settings we all need and have been verified by an iPhone Vodafone UK users within the last 24 hours.