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The following notes are for configuring a moblie phone running Android to access planet 3 and the internet.

These settings were found via various forums and may not be accurate - but they work for me!

Adding APNs

These notes are for phones running Android 2.1 - like the Nexus One. Older versions of Android use a slightly different menu system, but the settings still work OK.

Open Settings

Open Wireless & Networks

Open Mobile networks

open Access Point Names

Click Menu button -> New APN

Access Planet 3

Name: 3services

APN: 3services
MCC: 505
MNC: 06
APN type: default (you must have the word 'default' there)

Leave the other fields blank

MMS Settings

Name: 3 MMS
APN: 3services
MMSC: http://mmsc.three.net.au:10021/mmsc
MMS proxy: mmscprox.three.net.au
MMS port: 8799
MCC: 505
MNC: 06
APN type: mms

Access the Internet

Name: Three Internet
APN: 3netaccess
MCC: 505
MNC: 06

Leave the other fields blank

Planet 3 Android App

You can download a Planet 3 app from the market to give you a Planet 3 link in your apps list.

Open the Market and search for "Planet 3", download it - it will install a Planet 3 app that will appear in your apps list

Once you have finished, reboot your phone

Update: 13/9/2010 - It looks like 3 or Google have pulled the app from the Market - Looks like we will have to use the Browser to access Planet 3 for the time being.

Stop 3 Data Roaming

I have my Nexus One set not to use data when roaming (connect to data services when roaming unticked), but it still seems to roam. I have installed an app from the market called Stop 3 Data Roaming that monitors your current operator and prevents it from downloading if it roams to another network.