Mobily connect tips/quirks

1. I was using mobliy connect post paid for sometime but now has changed to prepaid. One of the quirks I observed is in the connect parameters of the mobily supplied usb modem user interface. When 'mobily connect' is clicked, it has a tab for setting the connection parameters. In my case, it does have a pre-set profile for both postpaid and prepaid and unfortunately it defaults to the postpaid. So everytime I need to connect, I have to click the setting and choose pre-paid (The only difference between the two is in the APN. For postpaid it is Web1 and for the latter it is Web2). The button to modify and delete are disabled!

2. I tried sending mails from outlook over a connection of mobily connect but couldn't find any docs that specify the smtp server to be used. mail.nesma.net.sa used to work before but now a strange delivery failure message is returned, which says the particular IP (assigned when we connect) is blocked by some xyz! ( the message is IP# xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is blacklisted by zen.spamhaus.org. No mail will be accepted)

3. With postpaid the top download speed I observed was upto 250 k bytes/sec and now with pre paid I have seen it crossing 300 KB! I don't know whether it is likewise now with postpaid.

4. In the beginning, sending SMS used to be free from postpaid, but later on they started adding the cost in my invoice. With pre-paid, I haven't tried yet.

Mobily connect for business

Mobily connect now has started offering the 3G connect for corporates too. (By the way the AFAQ Shamil from STC too is now open for corporates!)

Following is a copy/paste from mobily site. I can't get the link because its available only if you login to the mobily site.

Mobily Connect Business enables your Business to access the Internet or your Corporate Intranet easy, cheap and extremely fast. With Mobily Connect Business you achieve download speed of up to 7.2 Mbps, whether you are at home; at the office; on the road; sitting in a café, or anywhere else for that matter, with Mobily’s comprehensive coverage.

Also, if you are not using your own email server inside your Company each Mobily Connect subscriber will benefit from a state-of-the-art e-mail service.

Mobily Connect Business offers its users convenience with its easy to use Plug & Play USB modems for single or multiple users that allows connecting in minutes. For more sophisticated requirements. Mobily Connect is a service that helps you get more out of your Wireless Connection.

Choose your desired bundle and enjoy a hassle free experience. If you subscribe to any of our business bundles, you get a data SIM card, a USB 7.2Mbps modem or a USB 7.2 router, free included e -mail accounts with 1 GB inbox size each and free data according to your subscription type (1GB; 5GB; Unlimited).

USB Connect Corporate Bundle:

Bundle Type	1 GB	5 GB	Unlimited
Stand Alone Device	950 SR
1 month bundle	950 SR	1050 SR	1200 SR
6 months bundle	1150 SR	1750 SR	2650 SR
	extra 1 month for free
12 months bundle*	1750 SR	2950 SR	4750 SR
	extra 3 months for free

* With 12 month unlimited customer have option to take 3 months add on for free or another USB Connect for free

Router Corporate Bundle:

Bundle Type	1 GB	5 GB	Unlimited
Stand Alone Device	1300 SR
1 month bundle	1200 SR	1300 SR	1450 SR
6 months bundle	1550 SR	2150 SR	3050 SR
	extra 1 month for free
12 months bundle*	2150 SR	3350 SR	5150 SR
	extra 3 months for free

* With 12 month unlimited customer have option to take 3 months add on for free or another router or USB Connect for free

* Prices include the data bundle price for 1, 6 and 12 months subscription + hardware and Data SIM card.
* One Data SIM
* Free Included Email addresses
* Data Subscription for the first month
* Hardware (USB Connect Card or USB Router) the following prices will apply:
* You can buy the 7.2 Mbps USB modem and the Wireless router also separate in combination with your existing Mobily SIM and data subscription.