Using ethernet on cell phone (bypassing wireless cellular data)

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Elle

Using ethernet on cell phone (bypassing wireless cellular data)

Found this item which was helpful for someone who needed to get authenticated on their phone to use credentials for work systems.

This enabled the phone to be in Airplane mode and use the home wired Ethernet connection.

May help some people reduce RF exposure from their phone.

I don't think all apps requiring data worked, but it worked well enough for most data needs. In Airplane mode using this ethernet SMS and MSM and or iMessage will not work.

https://smile.amazon.com/Lukkahh-100Mbps-Ethernet-Charging-Compatible/dp/B07RQLMHS6/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Lukkahh+3+in+1+Phone+to+100Mbps+RJ45+Ethernet+LAN+Wired+Network+Adapter%2C+Phone+to+USB+Camera+Adapter%2C+Charging+%26+Data+Sync+OTG+Adapter+Compatible+for+iPhone%2FiPad&qid=1571945763&sr=8-5

Marc Martin

Re: Using ethernet on cell phone (bypassing wireless cellular data)

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Yes, I have an ethernet cable that I use on my iPhone when I need to update apps.

You're right that some apps don't seem to recognize ethernet as a valid way to connect to the internet, but it mostly seems to work.

For texting, I use a virtual phone number from "Line2.com" where I can send & receive SMS and MMS texts from my desktop computer, my laptop computer, or my iPhone via the data connection (so this would work with an iPhone connected via ethernet). Although Line2 does cost money, but it's worth it to not have to have my phone on as much.

Marc

On October 24, Elle [via ES] <[hidden email]> wrote:
> Found this item which was helpful for someone who needed to get
> authenticated on their phone to use credentials for work systems.

Fog Top

Re: Using ethernet on cell phone (bypassing wireless cellular data)

Has anyone tried successfully using shielded CAT 6 or 7 cable for ethernet? We're attempting to build a shielded house and plan to put router in the basement and bring CAT 6 from it to wall connection.

Also wonder if anyone is familiar with Quad Shield RG6 cable as were planning to put a TV antenna on the metal roof for local channels and using this to bring to basement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NALVIFU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Elle

Re: Using ethernet on cell phone (bypassing wireless cellular data)

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I agree, keeping the phone off is the best option. :)

For anyone who has Verizon, you can log in on their website from a computer and send and receive text online that way.

I will be switching to another provider who is cheaper out of necessity to have a flip phone which will be off at all times, unless an emergency arises.

I am researching carriers here and afraid to make a sudden change with my current health issues. The VZ number I have has been mine since 1997 or so... I have it forwarded to my landline.