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Mobile phone technologies called GPRS and 3G are providing Internet access to the world’s poorest population. Nowhere is the impact of these technologies felt as much as in Nigeria, India and China. The case of Nigeria is truly remarkable. Just 6 years ago, Nigeria had fewer than 400,000 fixed lines for a population of around 130 million.
But with the arrival of the major GSM networks, MTN, ZAIN, GLO and others, the number of subscribers skyrocketed to more than 50 million. Currently, there is an increase in the demand for mobile Internet access that has been made possible by various packet data access technologies such as GPRS, 3G and HSPDA.
The most surprising thing right now is that the cost of access has also dropped dramatically. This means that in countries like Nigeria, where around 8 years of democracy have led to the emergence of a new middle class, anyone with a PC or laptop with a suitable mobile phone can now chat, browse websites, check mail. electronic, trade stocks and take actions. online classes even in remote rural areas.
What are the requirements to access the Internet wirelessly using mobile phones?
Step 1
You must have a phone that supports packet data access. Mobile phone manufacturers such as Nokia, Sony Ericsson, and Samsung offer a wide range of mobile phones that vary in sophistication and cost.
Step 2
You must have packet data enabled on your mobile phone network. In Nigeria, MTN, GLO and Zain offer a combination of GPRS, EDGE, 3G and 3.5G or HSPDA.
Step 3
Your phone must be configured to surf the mobile Internet. This can be done manually or automatically depending on your service provider and your cell phone model. Usually, you request the settings from your mobile access provider and automatically save them or enter them manually.
Step 4
Once you are done with Step 3, you can browse on your cell phone using the default browser that it comes with or a third-party browser like Opera Mini, UC Web, or Teashark that you install.
Step 5
These packet data enabled mobile phones are capable of acting as modems for your PC or laptop. You can connect your cell phone wirelessly to your PC / laptop via Bluetooth or with a USB cable.
Either way, some PCs and laptops may already have the necessary drivers installed. But even if they don’t, just install the necessary drivers and enter a few settings and you’re good to go.
The steps above apply to mobile internet access anywhere in the world, not just MTN, GLO or Zain subscribers in Nigeria, as long as what you are using is a cell phone.