Alan Zoff Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 We are talking IT so I am giving myself another chance to show my ignorance on such matters.My family very generously bought me a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet for my birthday, hoping it would help to keep me entertained - and in touch with the outside world - when locked away in the French bolt hole.I have played with it in England and got the hang of using the internet function when within range of the router in our UK home. What I'm not clear about is how the internet side will work in the French house which does not yet have a landline and is at least 5 miles from the nearest public wi-fi point. I have been told I can link it in some way with my mobile phone, something which I rarely use and then only for texts (being hard of hearing).Any guidance/suggestions from those in the know will be greatly appreciated. In case it's relevant, the phone is a Nokia 2700-C which I gather is no longer considered state of the art; it has a UK T-Mobile PAYG SIM. I do also have a no doubt equally aged Nokia 101 phone that I was given for use in France, complete with a French Orange PAYG SIM (although it seems to have locked itself as I overlooked using it within the credit period).Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [quote user="Alan Zoff"]We are talking IT so I am giving myself another chance to show my ignorance on such matters.My family very generously bought me a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 tablet for my birthday, hoping it would help to keep me entertained - and in touch with the outside world - when locked away in the French bolt hole.I have played with it in England and got the hang of using the internet function when within range of the router in our UK home. What I'm not clear about is how the internet side will work in the French house which does not yet have a landline and is at least 5 miles from the nearest public wi-fi point. I have been told I can link it in some way with my mobile phone, something which I rarely use and then only for texts (being hard of hearing).Any guidance/suggestions from those in the know will be greatly appreciated. In case it's relevant, the phone is a Nokia 2700-C which I gather is no longer considered state of the art; it has a UK T-Mobile PAYG SIM. I do also have a no doubt equally aged Nokia 101 phone that I was given for use in France, complete with a French Orange PAYG SIM (although it seems to have locked itself as I overlooked using it within the credit period).Many thanks[/quote]The best way to use it in France (apart from in WiFi spots) is to have a FRENCH mobile SIM which has data included- either PAYG or contract. The SIM goes inside the Galaxy Tab - and can also be used to make phone calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Unfortunately that depends on which model you have.http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/galaxy-note/productcompare?prda=GT-N8010EAABTU&prdb=GT-N8000EAABTU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 [quote user="Quillan"]Unfortunately that depends on which model you have.http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/galaxy-note/productcompare?prda=GT-N8010EAABTU&prdb=GT-N8000EAABTU[/quote]OOOPS! I assumed that it was 3G capable. Which model do you have, AZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 There you are, see. You've stumped me straightaway!I won't have access to it until this evening but will see if there is anything on it or on the box which tells me which I have. It didn't come with a manual as such - you just get a link to a website from which you can download stuff.Meanwhile, thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 If you have the 3G version it will have a slot on the top edge for a SIM card, it will be next to the slot for the micro SD cardI don't know if your phone is capable of tethering (probably is) but you could use your UK T-Mobile PAYG SIM for data BUT it will cost an arm/leg/other body parts to use it in France. A French SIM could be the answer if you can get a good data deal. I get 2Gb for €19 a month (and a 'free' tablet) but that is in Luxembourg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 SFR Red offers 3gb of download, free French and International calls (landlines only to 40 countries - UK included) for 19,99 Euros. You also get access to their 'Hotspots' for WiFi and there are hundreds and thousands of them and of course they are free to use. There is no contract and you can keep your old French mobile number. If you are already with SFR you can change over to the tariff via your account space and you won't need a new SIM unless of course it is the wrong physical size. Have to say I like them, no problems wherever I go and never had to call them for support etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 OK, it doesn't have provision to insert a SIM card/not 3G.Seems the Currys sales girl was "selling" them the line for the 3G version but actually sold them the other one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 My daughter has just emailed me to say I need a mi-fi. I knew this was going to start making my head hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 She has just sent a follow-up message:"You should be able to buy an sfr SIM card in France with mobile Internet credit, then you top up when needed. (Sfr is like BT I think)."She says to get the mifi unit from Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lehaut Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Another method if you do get a PAYG French data plan is to use a phone as a WiFi hot spot, if you get a good 3G /H signal at the house. This turns my Android phone into a wifi router and my HP Touchpad then locks onto the WiFi as normal without the need for cables. Used it on a campsite in Bordeaux where they wanted 3 euros a day to use their wifi. Worked fine for surfing/checking emails etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Thanks again.My daughter is going to visit to run through the options with me before I dive in and get the wrong thing. Good to know there is a solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 My run of good fortune continues as I have just been given a surplus-to-requirements unlocked Huawei e585 mi-fi that seems perfect for the job. Works in UK with the tablet using phone SIM, so all I need now is to pick up the French SIM asap after we dock in France next week. Even if the house isn't in a hot-spot, shouldn't have to go too far to find one.I'm getting cocky with the IT lingo now. No doubt heading for a fall.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Nice oneNow don't forget to take chargers and leads for the tablet and the phone with you [:)]I've lost cout how many times I have forgotton one or the other, I thought I cracked it when everything I had was on micro USB.... then I got the tablet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 And don't forget that before you commit to getting a sim card from anyone, make sure your coverage is up to the task. If you don't have good mobile coverage (and, to an extent, even if you do) be prepared for an experience somewhat akin to being on dial-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Thanks for the tips. Believe me, I can never have too much help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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