Vodacom Mobile E-mail

 
 

Mobilise your email now!


Vodacom Tanzania customers can access their work or personal emails from the convenience of their handset. The benefit of this service is that you do not need to purchase a new device to access your email - you can simply use any handset as long as it is email enabled handset.

 

What is Mobile Email?

 

Mobile Email service is the ability to get your emails when you are mobile, on your mobile device, be it a handset or a PDA! In other words, you can carry all the technology you need to manage your emails in the palm of your hand.

 

What are the benefits of using Mobile Email?



  • You can read, reply, forward and create mail as if you are on your PC. Vodacom's mobile email service keeps you connected while on the go - anytime, anywhere.  
  • In addition, you can help increase productivity by giving employees real-time access to email - anytime, anywhere. Employees who are always on the road can enjoy the benefits of being mobile and still have access to their corporate email - all without lugging around a laptop.  

 

How fast is it to download emails?

 

T o download emails by using mobile email service from a handset is at superior speed. When Vodacom customers download their emails they will be connected to our 3G HSDPA network which is available in Dar es Salaam only. However, when customers move out of 3G coverage, they stay connected by seamlessly switching to Vodacom's high-quality GPRS and EDGE network, available across the country.
The main differentiator between our 3G HSDPA and GPRS/EDGE network is  the superior speed.




What handsets are compatible with Mobile Email service?


You just need to check if your current handset device is email enabled, meaning it supports POP3 or IMAP. Most of the newer handsets on the market, such as Nokia E61i, N73, N70, N80  etc, can be used to access email.

How do I set my phone for Mobile Email service?

 

  • First check if your current handset device is email enabled, meaning it supports POP3 or IMAP. Some of these phones can be Nokia E61i, N73, N70, N80 etc 
  • Secondly, you need to configure your handset to receive emails from your company email server, hotmail or yahoo etc 
  • For example, below is the description for setting up email account in a Nokia N95 model which is similar to most of Nokia phones  

~Menu -> Messaging -> Options -> Settings -> Email Settings
~Create a new account and name it 'My Email' or as you choose
~Select the desired internet connection (APN - access point name)      INTERNET
~Set the Incoming (POP3) server                                                               Check for this address with your email provider. 
~Set the Outgoing (SMTP) server                                                     mail.vodamail.co.tz
~Set the username and password of your email provider

For Vodacom Email account:

  • Incoming Mail Server: pop3.vodamail.co.tz
  • Outgoing Mail server: mail.vodamail.co.tz
  • Username: Vodacom Tanzania MSISDN in international format. Eg: 255754705000
  • Password: Password supplied via SMS at registration


Note: Internet usage is chargeable for this service.

 
 
 
 
 
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