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Using Pocket PC Phone as modem from within device application.

I have a Pocket PC Phone running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition (Sprint PCS PPC6601) and I would like to know if there is a way to access the modem functionality built into the phone from within a .Net Compact Framework application running on the phone. I would like to be able to dial out and receive regular data calls from this application. Notice that I am not trying to connect to the Internet or any other TCP/IP network. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[470 byte] By [GDM] at [2008-2-7]
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# 1
Have you tried good old TAPI?
Pennies a pound, lasts all day.

There are a ton of TAPI samples out there in just about every language,
so it shouldn't be too dificult to paste together some working code.

PS - I have a Sprint 6600, so please post your solution.

- John

Jraven at 2007-9-8 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
# 2

You won't have much luck estabilishing this type of connection with your device. What you're after is something called a "circuit-switched data connection", and in general, mobile operators do not enable this on data plans. Instead you get a direct tap to the Internet, like you would with a DSL or cable modem.

Neil Enns
Lead Program Manager
Microsoft Visual Studio for Devices

NeilEnnsMSFT at 2007-9-8 > top of Msdn Tech,Smart Device Development,Smart Devices General...
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