Windows Phone On Red Pocket Mobile

I have had quite a few questions on how my Focus S works on Red Pocket Mobile. First things first, Red Pocket Mobile is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (the resell the network services of) AT&T. They don't own the towers, they only sell you a phone number and coverage. The reason that I chose to go with Red Pocket was the fact that the coverage was fantastic, the $54.99 plan that includes unlimited voice/text and 1GB of data really fits my needs well, and they treated me wonderfully - although hold times are a bit crazy at times - when I had questions and issues.

So, the question that I get asked the most is how do I get MMS working on my Windows Phone and Red Pocket? The answer is pretty simple in that you install an App from the Marketplace that allows you to change the APN or how your phone talks to the network. There's no hacking needed, just a simple change of a few names on the phone and you are set. Below are the settings to get your Focus S (or other WP7 device) running with RPM.


Start with a trip to the Marketplace and find the App that works with your device:

For HTC devices it is Connection Setup - Titan, Titan II, Radar 4G, others.
For 2nd generation Samsung devices it is Wireless Manager - Focus S, Focus Flash, Focus 2, others.
For 1st generation Samsung devices it is Network Setup - Focus, others
For Nokia Lumia devices it is Network Setup - Lumia 610, 710, 800 and 900.
Simply install the App, open it, swipe right, select "edit apn", change the following:






Next, adjust the APN for the internet connection on the phone. This is done by selecting the "internet_line" APN from the list.

internet_line
APN name: internet_line
Profile category: internet (always on)
APN: att.mvno
Auth type: none

The rest of the fields are blank.





Then, adjust the APN for the MMS messaging on the phone. This is done by selecting the "mms_line" APN from the list.

mms_line
APN name: mms_line
Profile category: mms
MMSC (Activated): http://mmsc.cingular.com/
APN: att.mvno
Auth type: none
Username: <blank>
Password: <blank>
Proxy address: 66.209.11.33
Proxy domain: <blank>
Proxy port: 80



Finally, adjust the APN for the "softap_line" on the phone. This is done by selecting the "softap_line" APN from the list.

 softap_line
APN name: softap_line
Profile category: other
APN: broadband
Auth type: none

The rest of the fields are blank.

This should set up your Lumia/Focus/Titan or other device for use with RPM service. For discounted refills visit GetSmartphones.Info online at http://www.getsmartphones.info/prepaid/refill/RedPocketMobile.htm

If you would like a FREE SIM card sent to you email me at smartphonedeals@gmail.com and I will send one your way. You can start with as little as $19.99 a month for service and the $54.99 plan is still one of the best deals around.