Data ServicesFax and dataWith our fax and data service you can send and receive fax messages, access the Internet using your mobile phone, wherever you are, if your mobile phone can support this option.
Note: Please check your mobile phone user guide on how to set up fax and data service.
WAPWAP (Wireless Application Protocol) is a global standard for mobile solutions, allowing communication between a mobile and the internet, or any other computer applications. i.e, you can connect to the internet via your mobile phone. In order to browse WAP sites using your compatible mobile phone, you need first to input the WAP settings. With WAP, you can trade stocks, access mobile banking or book your airline ticket from your mobile phone …
To obtain WAP settings via SMS please send a message to 8855 with the text WAP (this message is free of charge), the WAP settings will automatically be sent to your handset, These settings should be saved once received.
To receive the WAP settings for your handset you may enter the handset short code and model of the handset
GPRSGPRS (General Packet Radio Service) enables users to send and receive data at speeds up to 40-50 kbit / sec. Tasks such as emailing, web browsing or simply sending volumes of data become easier and faster with GPRS. If your mobile phone can support this service, GPRS allows the use of applications such as WAP via your mobile phone.
In addition, you can connect your laptop or your PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) to the Internet, receive your e-mails or download files, wherever and whenever you want.
MTN GPRS access point is: internet
Mobile internet accessMTN offers customers 3 ways of accessing the Internet using a mobile service:
- On your mobile. All you need is a WAP/WEB or 3G enabled mobile phone to browse and download emails (from an existing Internet Service Provider).
- With the MTN Mobile USB Modem which slots into your laptop and connects to the Internet using GPRS or 3G
- Using your mobile as a modem for your PDA or laptop, with cables, infrared or bluetooth for standard internet access.
Current chargingWe are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Cyta allowing MTN customers to benefit from GPRS access across the whole island. The charging for GPRS whilst roaming on our competitor’s network will be € 0.008 per 2kb ( € 4.12 per MB) for pay monthly and Pay as you Go customers. This is the same charging as using GPRS per kb on the MTN network
Pay Monthly
For the casual uses of the internet MTN offers a usage based plan where you will be charged only € 0.008 per 2kb (€ 4.12 per MB).
The high data users can select the between the MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB and 25GB bundles which offer a flat monthly rate that allows you to browse and download information and emails freely up to 5GB or 25GB, without worrying about varying costs. You can use either 3.5G, 3G or GPRS, depending on your device and the coverage available. The cost is a single flat rate monthly fee, irrespective of your monthly service plan. You can select the MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB or 25GB bundles on a month by month basis (by completing a modification form at an MTN shop) or can commit to a longer period of 12/24 months and benefit from a discounted price of the Mobile USB Modem – see below for more details:
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| Per kb |
of € 39.27 incl VAT Per Month
| | €114 inc VAT | | MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB (mthly) | | €79 inc VAT | | MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB (annual) | Data plan only | €39 inc VAT | | MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB (24 mth) | | FREE | | MTN Mobile Broadband 5GB (24 mth) for business | | FREE |
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| MTN Mobile Broadband 25GB (mthly) |
of € 50 incl VAT Per Month
| | €79 inc VAT | | MTN Mobile Broadband 25GB (annual) | Data plan only | FREE |
Business customersThere are additional benefits for business customers, where they can get the MTN Mobile USB Modem from FREE with certain details. For more information, please contact corporate@mtn.com.cy
Terms and Conditions How does it work?- WAP over GPRS
This stands for General Packet Radio Service. It keeps you permanently connected to the Internet but only charges you when your phone is sending or receiving data, which means that thinking and reading time is free. It's also fast - GPRS works at similar speeds to a dial-up modem on your home PC. - HTTP over GPRS
Handsets with an inbuilt internet browser can also use a GPRS connection to browse the internet.
Subscriber benefits- Access to the internet wherever you are, on the move
- Avoid the fuss of plugging in and dialing up
- Pay for data downloaded rather than length of call
- Read and reply to e-mails
- Gain access to important files on the Internet
- Receive details on your clients and partners
- Real time news
- 3G & GPRS mobile devices- new third-generation technology (3G) offers you significantly higher speeds reaching 384 KB
- Always on” connection and exchange of information in real time
WAP, GPRS and Email settingsClick Here |
