How to activate GPRS/MMS? (for all Philippines networks)


For Globe Subscribers:
For a complete listing of compatible MMS & GPRS phone handsets — send NOKIA, ERICSSON or SAMSUNG (your handset model) to 2365. 
To get your phone’s settings, text GO (handset model) to 2951. Example, GO N3650. (For a list of compatible handsets, refer to #1) 

Note: For Nokia 6220, 6600, and 6820, text GO < handset model >,1234 and send to 2951. Make sure to type in the two commas before the 1234 PIN. Regular text messaging charges will apply.
Enter 1234 when asked for PIN to save settings. 
Send an MMS message for only Php 5.00 to activate the service.

Note: For prepaid subscribers, please make sure you have credits first before trying to access GPRS/MMS. You won’t be able to use the service if you have zero balance.


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Text GO (phone model),,1234 to 2951.
example: GO nokia 6300,,1234 to 2951
To get the list of compatible handsets:
Text NOKIA to 2365.
Text ERICSSON to 2365.
Text SAMSUNG to 2365.
Text MOTOROLA to 2365.
To manually configure your phone’s GPRS/MMS Settings visit [Globe - Configuration guide].
For Smart Subscribers:

OTA (over-the air) configuration 

a) To activate GPRS *and* MMS 
- SET MMS send to 211 
- wait for the configuration to be downloaded to your phone (up to 24 hours) 
- once downloaded, you will have SmartMMS data account, and SmartMMS WAP profile, and your MMS is configured already to use SmartMMS WAP profile 
- you will also receive a confirmation message that your GPRS and MMS have been activated 
b) To configure internet access (full access) 
- SET INTERNET (handset model) send to 211 
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes 
- once downloaded, you will have SmartPC data account, and SmartPC WAP Profile 
- edit this account to include DNS settings. DNS IP addresses are -202.057.096.003, 202. 057.096.004. you only need one. 
c) To configure WAP via GPRS 
- SET GPRS T68 send to 211 
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes 
- once downloaded, you will have SmartGPRS data account, and SmartGPRS WAP Profile. SET THIS AS YOUR DEFAULT PROFILE 
d) To configure WAP via CSD (Optional - kasi MAY BAYAD ITO, per minute) 
- SET WAP T68 send to 211 
- wait for the configuration to be download to your phone, in minutes 
- once downloaded, you will have SmartWAP data account, and SmartWAP WAP Profile. SET THIS AS YOUR DEFAULT PROFILE 

I suggest you clear all your existing data accounts and wap profile beforeyou do this. If you follow the instructions in this order, SmartPC will have a CID=2. Your dial-up number willbe *99***2#

or to simplify it:

Setting up of MMS and GPRS handsets: 

To download SMART MMS phone settings, key in SET MMS and send to 211. 
To download SMART GPRS phone settings, key in SET GPRS and send to 211.

Activating SMART MMS and GPRS: 
To activate SMART GPRS, key in GPRS ON and send to 333. 
To activate SMART MMS, key in MMS ON and send to 333

Upon receiving the configuration settings, select "Save All" to save the settings in the phone. 

Activation of MMS and GPRS will require a confirmation message from SMART. A message will be sent to the sub once the feature has been activated.
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Text SET (phone model) to 211.
example: SET nokia 6300 to 211
Note: Default PIN code is 1234.
To get a list of supported SMART handsets:
Text SET LIST to 211.
To manually configure your phone’s GPRS/MMS Settings visit [Smart Communications GPRS/MMS Settings].
For SUN USERS:
Sun MMS 
On the home screen, press the Programs soft key, press More to move to the next page. 
Press Accessories then select MMS Setup by pressing the Action button. 
Provide the following data on the required field, press Ok when done. 

q First field: MMS connection 
q IP: 202.138.159.78
q Port: 9201 
q MMSC Address: 
*Only fully-registered users can see this link.* 

q Message Expiry: 1 day 
q MMS Download: Auto 

On the home screen, press the Programs soft key, press More to move to the next page. 
Press Settings, select Data Connection. 
Press the Menu soft key then select Edit Connection by pressing the Action button 
Select GPRS Connection. Press Menu then select Add by pressing the Action button 

Provide the following data on the required field: 

q Description: Sun MMS connection 
q Connects to: MMS Connection 
q Access point: mms 

When finished, press Done four times. 

Sun GPRS 

On the home screen, press the Programs soft key, press More to move to the next page. 
Press Settings, select Data Connection 
Press the Menu soft key then select Edit Connection by pressing the Action button. 
Select GPRS Connection. Press Menu then select Add by pressing the Action button. 

Provide the following data on the required field: 

q Description: Sun GPRS 
q Connects to: The Internet 
q Access point: minternet

Press Done three times. On the Data connection, select Sun GPRS under Internet connection. 
When finished, press Done. 

Sun WAP GPRS 

On the home screen, press the Programs soft key, press More to move to the next page. 
Press Settings, select Data Connection. 
Press the Menu soft key then select Edit Connection by pressing the Action button. 
Select GPRS Connection. Press Menu then select Add by pressing the Action button. 

Provide the following data on the required field: 

q Description: Sun WAP GPRS 
q Connects to: The Internet 
q Access point: mms 

Press Done three times. On the Data connection, select Sun WAP GPRS under WAP connection. 
When finished, press Done. 

Sun WAP Proxy

Crate a proxy connection

Description: Sun WAP Proxy
Connects from: The internet
Connects to: WAP network
Proxy (name/Port): 193.113.200.195
Type: WAP

To Activate GPRS:
Create a text message, type "ACTIVATE" then send to 2300

or visit this: 
*Only fully-registered users can see this link.* 

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Text ACTIVATE to 2300.
To manually configure your phone’s GPRS/MMS Settings visit [Phone Configuration Guide].
~~~~ end of configs for Sun Cellular ~~~~

For Nokia NSERIES users:
You can automatically set your GPRS by going to tools then settings wizard. In N-series "SETTINGS WIZARD". Just find the settings wizard. Then, it will automatically activate.


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