Get Via The Phone Transform your 3G-enabled cellphone into an instant modem and access the Internet whenever and wherever you need it. All you need to get started is a 3G-enabled cellphone with a USB cable, a Vodacom SIM card, and a laptop or PC running Microsoft Windows Vista/XP SP2. If you have an alternative way to connect to the Internet, you can download the Via The Phone Connection Manager software for free, from Vodacom's website - simply click here or visit your nearest Vodacom dealer to buy a USB Smart Plug on which the software is pre-loaded. Just insert the USB Smart Plug into the USB slot of your PC and you'll be connected to the Internet Via The Phone in no time. Connect now using Via The Phone Connection software: - Click here to download the latest Via The Phone Connection Manager software for FREE!
- Install the software on your desktop or laptop PC
- Then simply use your USB cable to connect your 3G cellphone to your PC via the USB port, and establish an Internet connection.
OR - Purchase a preloaded Via The Phone USB Smart Plug from your nearest participating Vodacom dealer (This USB includes 2GB flash memory).
Then use your USB cable to connect your cellphone and your PC or laptop. When you insert the USB Smart Plug into the USB slot of your PC, the Via The Phone Connection Manager software will automatically install and an Internet connection will be established.
You will need the following in order to use the Via The Phone Connection Manager software to connect to the Internet: - A 3G-enabled cellphone with USB data cable;
- A laptop or PC running Microsoft Windows Vista / XP SP2 with the Via The Phone Connection Manager software installed / PC Suite CD;
- A Vodacom SIM card
Please note: You do not need to change any setting on your cellphone. Just plug or download and go online! Access the Internet whenever you want - check emails, surf the Internet - if you use a 3G cellphone, you'll be able to make and receive voice calls and send and receive SMSs while connected to the Internet, using Via The Phone. Please note: If you are using a 2.5G cellphone, you will not be able to make or receive calls while you are connected to the Internet using Via The Phone. Via The Phone-Compatible Phones Blackberry 9000 Bold
Blackberry 9500 STORM
Blackberry Odin
Nokia 2730 Classic
Nokia 3120 Classic
Nokia 5300
Nokia 5610
Nokia 5800
Nokia 6020
Nokia 6120 classic
Nokia 6124
Nokia 6124 Classic
Nokia 6210
Nokia 6230i
Nokia 6233
Nokia 6234
Nokia 6280
Nokia 6288
Nokia 6300
Nokia 6500s
Nokia 6630
Nokia 6680
Nokia 6730
Nokia 3710 fold
Nokia E51
Nokia E65
Nokia E66
Nokia E71
Nokia E72
Nokia E75
Nokia N70
Nokia N72
Nokia N73
Nokia N76
Nokia N78
Nokia N80
Nokia N81
Nokia N85
Nokia N86
Nokia N95
Nokia N95 8GB
Nokia N96
Nokia N97
Samsung D900
Samsung D900i
Samsung G800
Samsung J700
Samsung L760
Samsung L770
Samsung M8800
Samsung F480
Samsung F480i
Samsung SGH ZV10
Samsung SGH ZV60
Samsung SGH-E250
Samsung U600
Samsung U700
Samsung U700V
Samsung U900
SonyEricsson C510
SonyEricsson C702
SonyEricsson C902
SonyEricsson C905
SonyEricsson G502
SonyEricsson K770i
SonyEricsson K800i
SonyEricsson V630i
SonyEricsson V640i
SonyEricsson W595
SonyEricsson W715
SonyEricsson W880
SonyEricsson W890
SonyEricsson W910
SonyEricsson W980 If your 3G-enabled cellphone is not listed above, click here for more options. Alternative Options If you have purchased a 3G-enabled or GPRS-enabled cellphone, that is not on the compatible Via The Phone compatible cellphone list, you may still be able to use your cellphone as a modem to connect to the Internet. Most cellphone suppliers provide software and connectivity options (USB cable, Bluetooth) with the cellphone that allows you to establish and Internet connection via your cellphone from your PC. Connect now using the PC Suite included with your cellphone: - Install the PC Suite software from the CD included with your cellphone;
- Launch the software and make sure it detects your cellphone through the USB cable provided (or using Bluetooth);
- Select the appropriate "Internet" option from the menu and establish a connection;
- The software will automatically detect your Vodacom SIM card and connect you to the Internet;
- You may have to create a manual (APN) connection.
Call Vodacom's dedicated Data Centre for assistance on 155, free from your Vodacom cellphone or 082 155 from any other phone. Lost your CD? Download these PC suites online: | 
