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Posted by stan on March 7, 2008, 5:28 pm
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> > I am interested in finding browser and email clients that have =A0"wifi
> > only" options? =A0Skype Mobile has such a feature and it is useful in
> > limiting data plan useage. =A0With this feature you can limit use of
> > Skype to only situations where wifi is available. =A0If wifi is not
> > available, then the application will not automatically shift to cell
> > lines and consume data quota.
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> That's a rare feature, since the connection itself is generally handled by=
> the OS.
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> In Skype's case, it was probably put there more for quality issues than fo=
r
> "protecting" you from data charges.
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> Wouldn't it be simpler to just prevent all of your existing apps from
> connecting to the mobile operator's data by changing your connection
> settings in Start/Settings/Connections (Tab)/Connections/Advanced
> (Tab)/Select Networks than trying to find replacement apps for the perfect=
ly
> useful ones that came with the device?
Thanks for the good advice. On my smartphone, HTC 6800, running
Windows Mobile 6, when I get to "Select Networks", I do not see a wifi
option in the menu. I see only CDMA, My Work
network, My Isp. Please advise further. Thanks.
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