Can't believe that just took so long to get an answer and believe it or not half from here and half from the O2 forum.
As with all the other posts, it boils down to KC's smtp policy so, in addition to the ones below:-
As an orange customer you have an e-mail by default with them (although again this is a nightmare to activate as my IP was blocked from setting up the account. I suspect something to do with KC/Karoo policy)
So using a vpn connection (substitute by using any non karoo internet service if you can), create your orange e-mail account. This is only to give you authentication to the orange mail server so no need to worry about re-directing mail from one account to another
In my case this was an fsmail account i.e.
username@fsmail.net On your iphone
Firstly, ensure you disconnect from the Karoo wireless service and that the 3g logo is displayed on the phone
Then in your email settings (for whichever e-mail account it is that you're trying to use), select smtp
It gives you the option to add smtp servers
Once in that screen
server = smtp.orange.net
Username =
username@fsmail.net (substitute with any other domain you were given)
password = whatever password you chose
select save. it will then come back a minute or so later asking if you want to try the non SSL service, select yes
it will shortly then come back to the smtp screen and you should turn on the Orange server.
I've just tested it and although both servers are switched on it will route outbound emails using either depending on whether you're using 3g or karoo wireless.
Bit convoluted, but hope this helps others.
Rob
