[norderney]

When away from home I will have to use 3G internet access, but when at home I can use my wi-fi router to access the internet.

Does the iPhone 3GS automatically use wi-fi if it is available, or do I need to select it manually?

Seems pointless not making use of wi-fi when it is available.

Also, when in locations that offer free wi-fi access, is there anything I need to do to switch over to using their free wi-fi service?

thanks

[dannius]

If there is a wifi signal available the 3Gs will automatically switch to it the same as it does from GPRS>Edge>3G.

If you're somewhere that has free wifi (The Cloud/Bt Openzone) the 3Gs will ask you if you want to connect to it. The first time you use each type it will prompt you for your mobile number so it can tell o2 you're using it.

[jerryjal]

Originally Posted by norderney

When away from home I will have to use 3G internet access, but when at home I can use my wi-fi router to access the internet.

Does the iPhone 3GS automatically use wi-fi if it is available, or do I need to select it manually?

Seems pointless not making use of wi-fi when it is available.

Also, when in locations that offer free wi-fi access, is there anything I need to do to switch over to using their free wi-fi service?

thanks

Once connected to your home wifi as long as it is turned on it will automaticlly connect to it. If you have either an iphone contract, payg iphone or wifi bolt on you can get free access to bt openzone and the cloud network, you will have to put your phone number in the first time you use it but from then on it should (as long as your wifi is turned on) connect to it when its available.
Hope that helps.

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by norderney

When away from home I will have to use 3G internet access, but when at home I can use my wi-fi router to access the internet.

Does the iPhone 3GS automatically use wi-fi if it is available, or do I need to select it manually?

Seems pointless not making use of wi-fi when it is available.

Also, when in locations that offer free wi-fi access, is there anything I need to do to switch over to using their free wi-fi service?

thanks

My 3G automatically hops onto my wifi at home.

[Meridius]

Q1 so once you put yor phone number in and use it and walk away and lose the wifi signal and then walk back it will lock on but will you need to enter the phone number again ?

and what happens if you turn the wifi off to save battery and then turn it back on when your in the hotspot will i need to reenter the number again ?


is there a site that tells you where you can get all the free wifi spots for the iphone and what shops as where i live no one seems to know ?

thanks

[serial killer]

Originally Posted by Meridius

Q1 so once you put yor phone number in and use it and walk away and lose the wifi signal and then walk back it will lock on but will you need to enter the phone number again ?

and what happens if you turn the wifi off to save battery and then turn it back on when your in the hotspot will i need to reenter the number again ?


is there a site that tells you where you can get all the free wifi spots for the iphone and what shops as where i live no one seems to know ?

thanks

no to both mate you only need to put it in once and your done

hot spots are in all sorts of places have a look here mate http://www.thecloud.net/About-us/

[chelsea.tone]

Originally Posted by Meridius

Q1 so once you put yor phone number in and use it and walk away and lose the wifi signal and then walk back it will lock on but will you need to enter the phone number again ?

and what happens if you turn the wifi off to save battery and then turn it back on when your in the hotspot will i need to reenter the number again ?


is there a site that tells you where you can get all the free wifi spots for the iphone and what shops as where i live no one seems to know ?

thanks

There is a free app in the app store called "Wi-Fi Finder" i use it and it works great