Telkom HSDPA speeds

[rpm]

Using a Huawei B970

Speedtest.net

Download: 4.77 Mbps
Upload: 1.09 Mbps

Not bad at all...

[porn$tar]

nice...

Hope it's just as good in CT.

[cfvh600]

Using a Huawei B970

Speedtest.net

Download: 4.77 Mbps
Upload: 1.09 Mbps

Not bad at all...

Looks good. :-) I am thinking of upgrading to the B970 when my contract is due.

[iDenTiTy]

Using Huawei E960

Downlink: 5.67 mbps
Uplink: 384 kbps

FAAAAR better than my 384 ADSL

:D

Haven't tried gaming yet..

[eltherza]

Huawei E220

Downlink: 3.22 Mb/s
Uplink: 0.36 Mb/s

Gaming for TF2 (SAIX/IS): between 90 and 110 ping.

Me thinks I need to find a better position [in the corner of the room]

[Sting]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/486112975.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[gifs]

My Telkom 3G was down for about 2 weeks, they couldn't pinpoint the problem, but at last this week it was fixed. Now it seems they have upgraded the tower or something because it is flying faster than before.

I just downloaded a 25.5MB file at about 800KB/s (6.4 mbps)
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/album.php?albumid=455&pictureid=3204

Here is also a speedtest:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/495103965.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Getting uploads of more than 1mbps now, it was about 600-800 kbps before.

[javas]

Does Telkom offer HSUPA?

[Sting]

Yes. see link and quote below:

http://www.telkom.co.za/products_services/w-cdma/do_move/index.html

Do 3G on the move
Provides 3G data packages that includes up to 10Gigabytes of Internet use through high-speed broadband connectivity wherever there is W-CDMA coverage. This is a fixed-mobile service where users gain access to the Internet with a 3G modem or USB dongle and a computer. Telkom's offering includes the latest high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) and high-speed uplink packet access (HSUPA) features.

[samutra]

MTN is ready to launch its latest wireless broadband network device – an HSPA wireless gateway boasting 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA support.

MTN’s wireless gateway was developed in partnership with Huawei, and is basically a Huawei B970 HSPA router with custom MTN software to ensure ease of use and plug-and-pay on the MTN network.

[Sting]

MTN is ready to launch its latest wireless broadband network device – an HSPA wireless gateway boasting 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA support.

MTN’s wireless gateway was developed in partnership with Huawei, and is basically a Huawei B970 HSPA router with custom MTN software to ensure ease of use and plug-and-pay on the MTN network.

So why mention it here? There is a MTN thread.

[Sting]

From Centurion/Rooihuiskraal North !

http://www.speedtest.net/result/504819025.png

[Sting]

not bad....

http://www.speedtest.net/result/515313491.png

[CeeBee]

me in Durbs for the week, was wondering if I could connect with my Telkom sim.
a few tests... great signal.... aaaaaalmost 5mbps down speed
285 odd ms pings, downs 4.49 - 4.98 mbps, ups .94 - .97mbps
not baaad

[elL0L]

You mean ms?

[Sting]

Speaking of being limited by your modem.... maxing it out!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/551847710.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Sting]

A little bit slower today !!!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/557368176.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Sting]

Maxing out the old modem again; time to procure a better one!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/598089740.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Gushesh]

I got 5.2Mb/s the other day on speedtest.net with full signal and an external antenna..wicked :)
Will post the speedtest.net result when i get home.

[torgo]

Is it because there are fewer users on Telkom currently that you are getting those speeds? I know that happened with Iburst when I first got it --- before they launched!

[torgo]

:)

Got the E960 today from Telkom. They dropped teh modem price from R2800 to R930!!!

Good signal and speed:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/603419962.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[torgo]

Hi

Does anyone know how to improve the wifi reception with the E960? I see teh E960 has an SMA connector, but I suspect that is for the 3G external reception???

[archiem]

The SMA on the E960 is for external antenna.

[Sting]

Slowing down a bit?

http://www.speedtest.net/result/635258658.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[Flint]

I set up an E960 (R930.. w00t!) for my in-laws yesterday. Forgot to do a proper speed test, but I didn't really need to-it's fantastic based on user experience :)
I've had headaches with getting their voda and mtn 3G sorted out in the sticks where they live for ages (copper lines kept getting swiped so no ADSL), and I can finally relax.
The device is great, the speeds are incredible (WAY better than what I get at home on ADSL, but then I'm on 384) and not having to deal with multiple accounts and modems is a pleasure. For once I have to say congrats Telkom, you did something VERY right!

[netpreneur]

Got Telkom Do 3G last week. I must say, it's nothing but pure bliss! Coverage is excellent and the speeds are really awesome. Plus, considering the costs I incurred with ADSL line rentals and so forth, it's such a pleasure having Telkom Do 3G!
:D