Data Ideas for Nexus 7

[M81162]

We have BT internet which means we can access BT open zone or btfon in lots of places.

 

[Markg]

We have BT internet which means we can access BT open zone or btfon in lots of places.

This and tethering to my phone.
The BT app works really well and connects automatically and easily. Pretty allow data though.
My plan from Three UK includes unlimited tethering and speeds easily fast enough for video streaming.

 

[radiocycle]

Karma sounds interesting.

VM is useless for streaming any media to the N7 but fine for basic connectivity. More often than not, the network is too slow. I use my VM Moto Triumph as a hotspot for the N7.

perfectranger, I have the same set-up with a VM Moto Triumph and a Nexus 7 tab but how did you get the N7 to see the Triumph??? I've tried a couple different tethering apps from the market but can't seem to get the two devices to talk. My Triumph is rooted but not the N7 (yet). Thanks for any help!

radio

 

[CrackBaby]

Radiocycle, have you tried the latest version of foxfi?

 

[shiv81]

perfectranger, I have the same set-up with a VM Moto Triumph and a Nexus 7 tab but how did you get the N7 to see the Triumph??? I've tried a couple different tethering apps from the market but can't seem to get the two devices to talk. My Triumph is rooted but not the N7 (yet). Thanks for any help!

radio

CM7 G60's built in tethering works fine on the Triumph and Nexus 7.

 

[perfectstranger]

perfectranger, I have the same set-up with a VM Moto Triumph and a Nexus 7 tab but how did you get the N7 to see the Triumph??? I've tried a couple different tethering apps from the market but can't seem to get the two devices to talk. My Triumph is rooted but not the N7 (yet). Thanks for any help!

radio

I use the built in hotspot/tethering in mantera's CM9 alpha ROM.

 

[CrackBaby]

We have BT internet which means we can access BT open zone or btfon in lots of places.

That's cool. How many BT open zones are in your area? Can you get WiFi in your local grocery store and neighborhood park?

 

[NicholeTech]

I hooked up with a Jetpack from Verizon. 5g @ $50 per month up to 10 devices. Works real good.

 

[BlueHand70]

I'm curious as to why FoxFi isn't on your list? Do you have a phone on which it won't work, or other reason? It's a really good app, and you can't beat free.

I use it @ work for both my tablet & laptop (when I want to be off my employer's network.)

 

[nynvolt]

I've been using foxfi/pdanet tablet via Bluetooth and it works well for general web browsing but can't seem to get it o work with Netflix or Pandora though.

 

[Unforgiven]

I've been using foxfi/pdanet tablet via Bluetooth and it works well for general web browsing but can't seem to get it o work with Netflix or Pandora though.

I had trouble with Netflix too. I just figured it was my crappy 3G signal at work.

 

[CrackBaby]

I'm curious as to why FoxFi isn't on your list? Do you have a phone on which it won't work, or other reason? It's a really good app, and you can't beat free.

I use it @ work for both my tablet & laptop (when I want to be off my employer's network.)

Thanks for the suggestion. I went back and added it to the list. We should discuss phone data plans as well. I am grandfathered in on VM's $25 plan which as most know offers a very limited selection of phones. I know that if I ever want to switch phones, I will want something like the my touch which offers front video, 8mp rear camera, and physical keyboard. Which means no more VM.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

CrackBaby, you should check out a used GS2 on eBay. They support HSPA 42 which is apparently as fast as LTE. Perhaps you would also switch from your VM $25 plan to T Mo's $30 plan and use FoxFi w/ it? Then you're only paying $30 per month for a smartphone and a WiFi hotspot.

 

[CrackBaby]

GalaxyNexus, thank you. I'm still leaning towards the MyTouch due to the physical keyboard. But I should give HSPA phones more thought.

I see two sim cards on the T-mo site. Is one better than the other?
link 1 just sim
link 2 sim activation kit

 

[GalaxyNexus]

GalaxyNexus, thank you. I'm still leaning towards the MyTouch due to the physical keyboard. But I should give HSPA phones more thought.

I see two sim cards on the T-mo site. Is one better than the other?
link 1 just sim
link 2 sim activation kit

IDK... I'm actually on VZ right now. Perhaps you should go to the T Mo Forum area.

 

[CrackBaby]

Clear hotspots are $24.99 for a few days.

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[rootbrain]

I prefer portable battery packs like this.
Amazon.com: [18 Months Warranty] Anker

 

[rootbrain]

Ooops forgot the link.

amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dmobile&field-keywords=aluratek+8000mah+portable

Rootbrain

 

[CrackBaby]

Walmart is selling Samsung Galaxy SII for $299 in conjunction with the t-mo no-contract $30/5gb plan.

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[jairusz]

FreedomPop is now up for public beta. I barely use 200MB a month so this could be a way to get rid of a texting/data plan

 

[Dubbin1]

Extended widgets for me. I was using foxfi on my Gnex but since JB doesn't like it I made the switch.