Keewaytinook cell phone access growing

Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 14:18

Wednesday February 20, 2013

Rick Garrick — Wawatay News

Keewaytinook Mobile’s cell phones will soon be roaming across Canada thanks to the continued efforts of KM staff.

Promotional Event

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 11:46

UPGRADING YOUR KMOBILE PHONE TO 3G

Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 10:58

Due to the sale of DMTS Mobility to TBayTel, DMTS will be turning off their cellular sites in the region.

This will not affect cellular services on the KMobile network in the Northern First Nations!

The KMobile service in the North will see no immediate impact due to the sale of DMTS...

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 14:20

Here is the information that we are sharing with everyone as questions arise about the future of KO KNet's new cell service in the First Nations...

Background: For many months now we have been preparing for the sale of DMTS. We are in the process of building a new KMobile cellular network core and will be migrating all KMobile customers to the new network core. This also includes plans to eventually be able to offer roaming of KMobile customers on other carrier networks.

The KMobile service in the North will see no immediate impact due to the sale of DMTS.

Provinces stepping int regulating Cell phone company contracts to protect consumers

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 07:26

From cbc.ca

Nova Scotia to unlock cellphone contracts
Province plans to join N.L., Quebec and Manitoba with similar laws
CBC News Posted: Apr 27, 2012

Article - The power of mobile money

Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/28/2009 - 04:40

From The Economist The power of mobile money Sep 24th 2009 Mobile phones have transformed lives in the poor world. Mobile money could have just as big an impact

Launch of Keewaywin Cell Service - July 15, 2009

Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/15/2009 - 05:35

On Wednesday, July 15, the Keewaywin First Nation Chief and Council are welcoming guests and community members for the official launch of their new community owned Next Generation Cell Service. The celebration includes videoconference connections that is being web cast so everyone can see the gathering live or at a later time (visit the Keewaytinook Mobility Cell Phone Development meeting place). To read the launch press release, visit the KNEWS article.

How-to Series: Add Data

1. Purchase Phone/SIM/Minutes

Purchase Minutes

We recommend starting with an $80.00 balance in order to cover initial monthly fees, unlimited text and 1GB of Data.

Purchase a Phone

K-Net Mobile has a range of smartphones that will suit your needs and budget.

Reset Network Settings

Go to; Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Confirm by pressing Reset Network Settings.

2. Sign-up K-Net MyAccount

Add Data

1. Once you have added your K-Net Mobile phone click on the “Services” tab.

2. Select either “Add 512MB Home Data ($10)” or “Add 1GB Home Data ($20)” and click the “Add Data” button.

3. A confirmation pop up of purchase and will update your phone balance. Click on the “OK” button.

Once the confirmation pop up is closed the page will refresh to the main mobile webpage. You will see the Data update on your K-Net Mobile Phone account.

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Add a K-Net Mobile Phone

1. Once you are in K-Net MyAccount click on the mobile icon.

2. You will see the add K-Net Mobile phone field and enter your 10 digit phone number and enter your personal PIN in the PIN field.

3. Click the “Add” button to complete.

If you are using an Apple device. (iPhone, iPad or iPod) Please click on the downward arrow on top of the keyboard to go to the PIN field.

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Sign-up

1. Sign up at https://myaccount.knet.ca Click on “Sign Up” button and fill out all the fields.

Please use your name for the username, not your phone number and make sure your email and other information is correct before clicking the “Sign Up” button.

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Transfer Funds to you Phone

1. Once you are in K-Net MyAccount click on the mobile icon.

2. Click the Phone Number you wish to transfer funds and click on the Balance Tab.

3. In the Amount field enter the amount you would like to transfer and click on the “Transfer” button.

Please only use whole dollar amounts and don’t include the decimal point in the amount field. It will cause an error.

4. A Transfer Operation Successful pop up window will appear. Click on the “OK” button.

You will see the funds are now added to your K-Net Mobile Phone Balance.

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3. Setup Data on your phone

Android OS

Go to; Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access Point Names > Tap; Right dropdown New APN Set name and APN to data.km

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iPhone iOS

Go to; Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Network Tap; APN Set Name to data.km (leave username and password blank)