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Bypass Work Firewalls With Your Mobile

June 7th, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

Textually.org picked up on a story that in the UK 25% of the workforce are using their mobile phones to get around internet access blocks on work PCs.

“Nearly half of the employees surveyed (48%) use their mobile phone to access the Internet at work; from downloading music to buying groceries online, with further research illustrating that 15% of users resorting to hiding in the toilet just to get online.”

I have to admit that without consciously deciding to do this, I’m one of these users. Since I got my Nokia N95, while I’m at work I tend to use my phone to keep tabs on my personal email and Google Reader. Those of you who email me during the day will now probably realise why my replies are sometimes so short.

I have fairly open internet access on my work PC, but the phone comes in handy as I can check my stuff whilst I’m walking to meetings etc. I also have to confess that I do also read and reply to my emails while I’m in the toilet….but never fear, unlike some people, I never make any calls. I could never do that to anyone!

Where’s the strangest place you’ve logged on or made a phonecall?

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Everton is based in London and has worked in the internet and mobile space for over ten years now, and before that worked in corporate strategy and consulting. He has a degree in Economics from Cambridge University, and currently runs the Portal and online operations for one of the largest ISPs in the UK. He also writes for Windows 7 News.

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#1

Comment by Zath on 7 June 2007:

I’d probably use the Internet on my phone alot more if it wasn’t being charged by how much I use, plus I’m also non-broadband on my mobile, so that isn’t that encouraging neither.

That said, I use it sometimes for quick info updates (especially given I’ve got a free introductory offer for 2 months), it’s the speed that will limit my usage - altho I’ve been very impressed by Google Maps since installing it and that’s pretty acceptable to use.

My next Windows Mobile smartphone will probably be the one I use as an Internet device more than a phone.
#2

Comment by Everton on 7 June 2007:

getting an unlimted data plan from T-Mobile has totally changed the way and where I use my phone
#3

Comment by Vinod @ VinodLive on 9 June 2007:

Reading and replying on my E61 from the toilet!
Lol.