On the dash thread, someone posted the following workaround to get unlimited internet via t-zones. I had to play with it a bit b/c apparently the interface for the Wing (Windows Mobile 6.0) is a bit different than for Dash (WM 5.0), but eventually I got it to work. It's not super fast, but hey, $5.99 is a lot cheaper than $30.


RapaciousEbayer said:tzones plan workaround, Make sure you follow these directions step-by-step:

Connections -> Proxy -> T-Zones Proxy setup
Connects from: WAP Network
Connects to: The Internet
Proxy (name : port): 216.155.165.50:8080
Type: HTTP
User name: <blank>
Password: <blank>

Connections -> GPRS-> T-Mobile Data
Connects to: WAP Network
Access point: wap.voicestream.com
User name: <blank>
Password: <blank>
Primary DNS: 0.0.0.0
Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
IP address: <blank>

Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Options -> Connections
Automatically detect settings is checked
Select network: WAP Network

Messaging -> Options -> Account Settings
Network: WAP Network

Fauntleroy said:You've got to be kidding. That thing is a brick compared to the Dash. Time to get your glasses checked, grandpa.

Dorkboy, I'm not looking to get into an argument. It's subjective. Of course the dash is thinner and lighter than the Wing. But what I said is that the Wing is not as much thicker or heavier as I thought it would be. And compared to what it has to offer vs the Dash, for *ME* it is a no-brainer.

As someone else said, once you've used the Wing with the big touchscreen LCD, going back to the Dash is like using the computer without a mouse.

But, hey, if you wanna stick with old-times without a "mouse" then have fun, gramps. Let me know how your old black & white tube television is doing, too.

quick question:

the Wing has WiFi...so does that mean i can connect to ANY wireless or is it limited to just Tmobile Hotspots?

TIA

The0ne said:Thanks Method for answering my question. Maybe I didn't make this clear enough. I had use the "Windows mobile" code BUT these CSR's I've talked to keep asking for another code. Since there was no info in the original post about another code to use I was baffled. However, the last CSR actually got up and went around to check on the info and came back to set up the plan. But he wanted me to either add a second line in addition to mine and pay 2x$39.99 per month or switch to a family plan with 2 lines for $59.99. I don't want either of those. I want to get the promotion, add a line if I have to but not pay twice as much on my current plan. Maybe I should spell all this out SLOWLY to you eh ArRoW21.

I've talked to 5 different CSR's now. 4 of them were cluessless to the promotion hence confused me in the process. The only one the knew was the FIRST CSR I talked to and hung up on him accidently ><!

Now did anyone get in on the deal but didn't have to pay more than what they are currently paying? Just curious.

Hey, I wasn't insulting you, just t-mobiles CSRs, some are pretty good. But then again... some are not. I had to sign up for an additional line and I am going to keep paying on that, but I have a grandfathered plan(39.99 1000min free N/W) I do not want to loose. The 29.99 plan I got was for the new line with the Wing btw....

Here was my experience
Thanks OP. I just signed up for an additional line on my OOC single line. I was able to get a $29.99 plan and $150 for the Wing minus a $50 rebate. I am hoping I will get lucky and get a CSR that will help me extend my old line contract for a year and can delete the new number I doubt it, but worth a try when I get the wing this friday. IF not... then my mom get a free phone line for a year and I get a new Wing. Good luck to all. FYI : The CSR I talked to said there was no minimum on the plan and no data package needed!

I have a question, I have a single line, so I add this as a new line correct? Then can add it to a My Faves Family Plan on my original single line?

anyone know how to view the text messages in a sort of 'branch' view so that all messages from a particular sender fall under that sender's name? a lot of other phones do this..

soo, the only way to get this deal that i've read is by adding lines to your family plans and so on... how about doing that with a non-family plan... in otherwords... i'm just an individual, could i do something like... add a line... then:

1-disconnect the line within the grace period and still keep the phone (paid for of course)(what are the T-Mobile rules about the grace period.

2-get them to put the contract on my 1000 minutes plus Night and Weekends for 39.99/month and disconnect the new number along with the added service.

3-, a line that is only internet, then merge the lines together... what would happen with the number.

ArRoW21, lol...sorry, I re-read your post and I mistaken that comment for me instead of the CSR's. Sorry about that. After the 4th CSR my head was burning FYI: Spelling and repeating it several times did not work They want to remain clueless.

If this is true, that will be agood deal I want, But the plan requires a data plan to one year contract? I need not any data plan, only want the wing!

chaserx said:I went with Sprint SERO - free Q instead of $50 Dash, and $30 per month instead of $60+.

How did you get the Q for free? It's $79.99 on their site and I couldn't find a rebate for it.