how can i get 3g connection via tmobil G1

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    how can i get 3g connection via tmobil G1

    Anyone know how I can get a 3g connection for my ipod touch 2nd gen through my tmobile g1 phone(google phone)?
    Last edited by markkennon; 02-25-2009 at 01:45 PM.

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    Through your G1? Do you mean a first-generation iPhone (the one with the metal back)? If so, you can't - the cellular radio inside it cannot connect to 3G networks without changing the hardware. Second, T-Mobile's 3G network operates on the 1700MHz band (that no other network uses) that the iPhone 3G cannot connect to - this again would require an internal hardware change for it to work.

    Or wait - do you mean your T-Mobile G1 phone? As in the big clunky phone with a slide-out keyboard? If so, as long as you're signed up for a 3G data plan with T-Mobile, it should connect automatically with out requiring you to do anything at all.
    Last edited by macgirl; 02-25-2009 at 01:07 PM. Reason: Trying to figure out what the OP means

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    thanx 4 the reply

    I knew people would think I meant 1st gen!
    I am talking about the tmobil g1 (google phone). I know there is a way to do it but I don't know enough about wireless connections to do it

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    Quote Originally Posted by markkennon View Post
    I knew people would think I meant 1st gen!
    I am talking about the tmobil g1 (google phone). I know there is a way to do it but I don't know enough about wireless connections to do it
    Oh. I'm not quite sure why you're asking in an iPhone forum, however. Luckily for you, there is a G1 forum in the family here that is probably the perfect place for you.

    Again, the G1 connects automatically to T-Mobile's 3G network as long as you're signed up with the correct data plan. If your G1 isn't connecting, you should contact T-Mobile.

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    The g1 is connecting fine. What I am trying to do is set my ipod touch 2nd gen up so it can use my phone 3g internet connection

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    My phone is connecting perdectly. What I'm trying to do is set my ipod touch 2nd gen up so that it can use my phones 3g connection

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    there is a site that shows how to do it but i cant get it to work. maybe u could look at it and explain it in simpler terms.
    http://www.pyrofersprojects.com/3gipod/3gipod.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by markkennon View Post
    there is a site that shows how to do it but i cant get it to work. maybe u could look at it and explain it in simpler terms.
    http://www.pyrofersprojects.com/3gipod/3gipod.html

    The instructions in the link you posted state exactly why they aren't working for you:

    "What You Need

    1) An iPod Touch or an iPhone.

    2) A Phone/PDA with Windows Mobile 5 or 6."

    The G1 runs the Android OS, not Windows Mobile.
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    Quote Originally Posted by macgirl View Post
    ...Or wait - do you mean your T-Mobile G1 phone? As in the big clunky phone with a slide-out keyboard? If so, as long as you're signed up for a 3G data plan with T-Mobile, it should connect automatically with out requiring you to do anything at all.
    the "big clunky phone with a slide-out keyboard" you are refering to is the HTC Dream, also better known as the T-mobile G1, which also happens to be the world's first phone with the android operating system, an OPEN SOURCE
    operating system which means you can change just about anything you can think of on it. unlike the iphone OS, while still a very versatile product, I honestly believe that apple's tyrannous controlling nature on it is its greatest Achilles' heel.

    sorry bout the vent, but i just had to defend the android. most people wont look past the dream's physical exterior to see that was really matters is what's inside, its amazing software.


    aaaaand back on topic.. i dont know about the g1, but i was once able to use my jb 3g and using PDAnet, succesfully connect a 2G iPod touch and borrow the 3g's network. not really sure how i did it, but it took a little bit of messing with it.
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    Did you go to the link? It says it has to have Windows but I know there's a way to do it. I already have my g1 tethered so I can use the 3g connection on my laptop but I'd like to have it on my ipod too. I love the g1, you just have to play with it awhile to see what all it will do.

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