Internet Access with a Motorola V176 on NET10

[Ricky888]

Has anyone figured out how to access the Internet with this phone?

I spent the extra dough for a fancy Motorola V176 partially because NET10 advertised it as being capable of accessing the Internet. I've had it a year and still haven't figured it out.

I always get some kind of error. I tried to use Google Maps today and got "HTTP Error: 403 Forbidden." It still uses my minutes, though. It cost me a whole minute just to see that error. It's really irritating. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for any help!

[sbart315]

you can go to web pages like that. even google.

[micallen]

Call Net 10. I have the V176 also. I got the same error messages when I first tried (I have Tracfone). So I called Tracfone, spent the agrivating 30 minutes on the phone with them, and now I can access ANYTHING on the internet. Supposed to only be able to get the "Tracfone site." It was worth the agrivation !!

[sbart315]

Call Net 10. I have the V176 also. I got the same error messages when I first tried (I have Tracfone). So I called Tracfone, spent the agrivating 30 minutes on the phone with them, and now I can access ANYTHING on the internet. Supposed to only be able to get the "Tracfone site." It was worth the agrivation !!

nice. i didnt no you could complain and get it fixed

[Geckogirl19]

whats NET10 we dont have that here

[mharris127]

whats NET10 we dont have that here

Net 10 is a 10 cent a minute cellular service using the GSM or CDMA transmission methods -- using AT&T or T-Mobile towers on GSM. Minimum fill is $30 bi-monthly for 300 minutes. See www.net10.com for more information or to buy a phone and time. Except for the one phone special they run, you must buy time before you can use your phone, but they give a 100 minute bonus on the first three top-ups.