I have vodophone gprs in my number but how to activate in my mobile (dopod 838)

To activate GPRS in your mobile, first you need to get GPRS setting from vodafone. You can get those setting either by calling customer care or send SMS by writing 'GPRS' and send to customer care number.
When you will get GPRS setting save them as default stetting. After few hours you are able to access GPRS on your Phone.

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