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Guest gingerprince
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Has anyone actually contacted T-Mobile about their sh1t slow proxy's? They may not even be aware there is a user issue...

Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

Anyone care to try:

195.221.155.57:3128?

Combined with the 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 DNS settings, makes the web faster than it's ever been for me (on GPRS at least).

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Posted
Anyone care to try:

195.221.155.57:3128?

Combined with the 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 DNS settings, makes the web faster than it's ever been for me (on GPRS at least).

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Are there any restrictions using this proxy?

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Anyone care to try:

195.221.155.57:3128?

Combined with the 4.2.2.1 and 4.2.2.2 DNS settings, makes the web faster than it's ever been for me (on GPRS at least).

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yep - nice and fast for me :-)

What's that proxy, Paul? - are we likely to get kicked off it?

Guest adchaffey
Posted
yep - nice and fast for me :-)

What's that proxy, Paul? - are we likely to get kicked off it?

Yeah works great for me too.

Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

'Academie d'Amiens - Education Nationale'

Basically, a university in Amiens, France - so yeah, good chance of being kicked off.

The difference seems really noticeable to me... so maybe I should set up a HTTP proxy?

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Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted
Are there any restrictions using this proxy?

Other than the fact we probably shouldn't be, no, even directpush etc. seems to work!

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Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

There's one at Brunel University in the UK too, at 134.83.144.3:80, but I fear as that is going over port 80, it'll still be mangled by T-Mo's system... not sure tho.

If anyone fancies trying that one, could be even better?

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Guest randomelements
Posted (edited)

As with the earlier proxy are there any restrictions on Direct Push? That's one of the main uses for my phone so losing that just ain't happening...

OK - posts crossed :D

Thanks Paul.

Edited by randomelements
Posted
There's one at Brunel University in the UK too, at 134.83.144.3:80, but I fear as that is going over port 80, it'll still be mangled by T-Mo's system... not sure tho.

If anyone fancies trying that one, could be even better?

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Well, if this proxy server business is the answer to our current problems, then I for one will certainly stump up for Plus membership for our own proxy to use.

Keep digging Paul . . . :D

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Paul

Can we not just add the proxy server details to the current connection by editing rather than create a whole new connection, and then edit it again to lose the proxy details if it goes belly up?

Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

Keep testing and reporting back people!

Remember, use the custom DNS + the proxy server above, and let me know what performance boost you see (if any of course).

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Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted
Paul

Can we not just add the proxy server details to the current connection by editing rather than create a whole new connection, and then edit it again to lose the proxy details if it goes belly up?

No, for some bizarre reason the default connection doesn't allow you to add a proxy. :D

At least not on my device! :D

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No, for some bizarre reason the default connection doesn't allow you to add a proxy. :D

At least not on my device! :D

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Umm... I added it directly to the default connection!

Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

Weird, I can't do that on mine, the button to do so is just not there! :D

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Ok. My connection is flying at the moment using the French proxy, and direct push also working fine.

About time we got some help from the French for a change :D

Any French mods out there feel free to delete this and kick my butt :D

Guest Paul (MVP)
Posted

Any non-Plus members that would sign up to Plus for a dedicated UK based proxy?

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Any non-Plus members that would sign up to Plus for a dedicated UK based proxy?

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Definately.

Its always going to be better than anything Tmob are likely to offer.

(Would have to work with Direct Push of course)

Guest Syphon Filter
Posted
- Click the 'Proxy Settings' Tab

- Click 'This network connects to the internet'

- Click 'This network uses a proxy server to connect to the internet'

- Click Advanced

HERE YOU NEED TO ENTER THE PROXY DETAILS

For test details, i'm using the PlanetLabs proxy with IP 194.80.38.242 on port 3128. It's only suitable for test however, and might not give a true respresentation of speed improvements with a better proxy. Running one on a home or hosted machine would be one option.

- After entering the details, click 'OK'.

- Ensure that in the top drop down box your new network is selected.

- Disconnect your existing connection

- Try browsing! You should get the PlanetLabs welcome page first, then you should be able to browse.

Paul,

Do you enter this into the HTTP proxy bit?

Guest Stuart_f
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Any non-Plus members that would sign up to Plus for a dedicated UK based proxy?

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I probably would but I'm waiting to see if the new Vodafone plans on 1 Sept have a decent data bundle before I buy my v1605. I'd have taken the plunge long ago if only T-Mobie had any coverage in northern Scotland. :D

Guest Syphon Filter
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Any non-Plus members that would sign up to Plus for a dedicated UK based proxy?

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Fo' sho!

But first i need help getting these settings with the French proxy working properly.

Can anyone answer my question above?

I need to see the difference before I sign my name...

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Fo' sho!

But first i need help getting these settings with the French proxy working properly.

Can anyone answer my question above?

I need to see the difference before I sign my name...

Yes, click HTTP, then enter the ip address as given.

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