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How to Unlock Tethering on a Cricket Phone

1. Call Cricket Wireless to ensure that you have mobile web service on your contract. Add it if you do not already have it.
2. Turn on your Cricket Wireless phone. Press the 'Menu' button. Press the '9' key and then press the '#' key. Enter “333333” when the screen prompt asks you for the user lock code. Scroll down the menu and open the 'DUN Mode' feature. Set the DUN Mode to 'Enable' and click “OK.”
3. Connect your Cricket phone to your computer through the USB port. Go to the manufacturer’s website to download the USB drivers if they do not automatically download when you connect the phone.
4. Open your Internet browser on your computer. Go to 'Tools' > 'Options' > 'Advanced' > 'Network' > 'Settings' (this may vary by browser). Choose the 'Manual proxy configuration' for your browser. Enter “wap.mycricket.com” as proxy and “8080” as the port. Click “OK.”
5. Go to 'Start' > 'Control Panel' > 'Network Connections' on your computer. Click “Create a new connection.” Choose “Connect to the Internet” under 'Network Connection Type.'
6. Choose “Set up my connection manually” and click “OK.” Choose “Connect using a dial-up modem” on the next page. Set a name for the connection and click “Next.”
7. Enter “#777” when asked for your ISP’s phone number. Then enter “yourphonenumber@mycricket.com' as the username and “cricket” as the password. Click “Dial” to begin the Internet sharing process.

How to Send a Text Message to an MTN Cell Phone

1. Click on your cell phone's text messaging composer, which is usually called something like 'Messages.'
2. Type your message using your cell phone's keypad.
3. Click 'Send,' and then you will have the option to either type in the number of your recipient's MTN cell phone, or to select it from your contacts list. Click 'Send' after designating the number to which you want to send your text message.

How to Unlock a Boost Phone for Free

Unlockitfree
1. Find your cell phone IMEI number. This number will be requested at the free unlock software website. Press '*#06#' on the phone keyboard and press 'Enter.' Write down the IMEI number that displays.
2. Navigate to the Unlockitfree website (see Resources). Enter the model number of the phone when asked and click 'Find.'
3. Input your IMEI number, model number and country of origin when prompted. Select Boost as the cell phone provider and click 'Generate.'
4. A list of possible unlocking codes will appear. Type in one of the unlock codes given to you. Press 'Enter' and restart the phone to see if it's unlocked. Try another code if necessary.
Trycktill
5. Navigate to Trycktill if your phone is an LG, AEG, Maxon, Nokia, Panasonic, Siemens or Vitel. Click on the British flag icon to change the language to English. Type in your phone make and model number in the drop-down menu.
6. Enter your EMEI number. Fill out the rest of the requested information and agree to the terms and conditions. Click 'Generate Code' and wait for the results page with possible codes. Follow the specific instructions for your phone make.
7. Restart the phone and see if it's unlocked.
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8. Obtain your EMEI number.
9. Download the Nokia Free software to your computer (see Resources).
10. Open the downloaded program. Enter the EMEI number, the phone make and model, country of origin and list Boost as the cellular service provider.
11. Click 'Calculate' and wait for an unlock code to appear with on-screen instructions.

How to Send an SMS With Rogers

Sending Text to Other Wireless Companies
1. Select 'Message' from device menu.
2. Select 'Text'.
3. Select 'Write' or 'New' from text message menu. Compose desired message up to 160 characters.
4. Press 'Send'.
5. Enter the recipient's ten digit mobile number.
6. Press 'OK' to send.
Sending International Text
7. Select 'Message' from device menu.
8. Select 'Text'.
9. Select 'Write' or 'New' from text message menu. Compose desired message up to 160 characters.
10. Press 'Send'.
11. Enter '011' the country code and ten digit mobile number of the intended recipient.
12. Press 'OK' to send.
Sending SMS through Rogers Website
13. Log in to your Rogers mobile account.
14. Enter the wireless number of the intended recipient.
15. Press 'Send'. The website calculates the characters for you and sends the message to the recipient at no charge to you.

Are There Any Free Cell Phone Services for Senior Citizens on Social Security?

Lifeline Program
The government's Lifeline program provides discounts on your monthly telephone charges even if your primary phone is a cell phone. Link-Up, another federal assistance program, provides a subsidy that helps with the cost of setting up telephone service, including activation fees for a cell phone. Lifeline estimates it saves consumers at least $10 per month on telephone service while Link-Up pays as much as $30 toward start-up fees. Link-Up's service also loans consumers up to $200 for setup fees. The loan is interest free and must be repaid within in one year.
Free Cell Phone Plans
As an extension of the Lifeline program, SafeLink Wireless offers a 250-minute per month plan at no cost for certain low-income Americans, which can include senior citizens on Social Security. Although requirements to access the program vary from state to state, those who participate in public assistance programs generally qualify for the free cell phone. If you do not participate in any such program and your household income meets plan qualifications, you may still receive the free cell phone and its associated service.
Low-Cost Plans
If you do not qualify for free cell phone service with SafeLink Wireless, prepaid plans offer a variety of low-cost options, many designed with senior citizens in mind. Plans range from a $2 per day plan, which charges you only on the days you use your phone, to several nationwide offerings that allow unlimited phone usage for as little as $50 per month. Some of the unlimited plans include text messaging and web access in the monthly service price.
Considerations
SafeLink Wireless' free service is available in 34 states plus the District of Columbia as of the date of publication. SafeLink Wireless can advise you if your state participates in the program. When considering cell phone service, you should know if the carrier you choose provides coverage in your area. Most cell phone companies provide coverage maps on websites whereby you enter your zip code and the map verifies corresponding coverage.

How to Get Free Internet on Your Prepaid T

1. Travel to a free hotspot location in your area. Libraries are typically the best type of free hotspot available given that they are open to all and there is no expectation to spend money while utilizing their free Internet. Other businesses that you may already frequent (such as Starbucks, McDonalds, Borders Books, etc.) sometimes offer this service as well, though it comes with the expectation that you will make a purchase.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio on your T-Mobile prepaid BlackBerry. This is done by pressing the 'Menu' key from the home screen and then selecting 'Manage Connections.' Click 'Wi-Fi' and select 'On.' You are now ready to scan for and connect to a network. Note that steps may vary from model to model, so consult your user manual for additional steps.
3. Set up your Wi-Fi connection. From the home screen, press the 'Menu' button and select 'Set Up Wi-Fi.' From the list of options that appears, choose 'Scan for networks.' After a few moments, the name of the network will appear (such as 'McDonald's Wi-Fi'). Click the network and select 'Connect.' A message will appear confirming your connection.
4. Browse the web. From the home screen, press 'Menu' and then click 'Browser.' You will now be able to surf the internet for free, though you will first see a screen prompting you to accept the hotspot's terms and conditions before the page you requested appears.