CellC Mobile USB modem

[mohammedm]

CellC have launched the above device which connects to your USB port and give you wireless access at EDGE speeds (216kbps).

The modem is free on a 500MB or a 1024MB package that cost you R350 or R499 a month respectively.

I know that edge is much slower that 3G or even HSDPA, but is the CellC offering any good?

Also, because it is a USB modem, will it allow for wireless internet connection sharing via WindowsXP ICSharing?

[Mams]

On vodacom youll get 500mb for R280 (from next month ) for 3g speeds ( not HSDPA ) and get a free Data card...better option according to me..saving is
R70 X 24 months = R1680-00 and u getting a superior modem

[Cell C Customer]

Look at it this way if you want to use the vodafone data card on you desktop pc you need a PCMICA to USB or PCI adapter costing anywhere from R200 to R400. and I had 3G from vodacom there data cards Suck!! Putting it bluntly. I had three different cards. The first one stoped working because it was a stolen card as vodacom stated to me. The second was OBF (out of box failure) Then when i finally got the third card the 3G base station in my area was failty so it took vodacom 3 months to come back to me. (they still haven't fixed it. you can connect but no data comes back) Then i phoned head office and they said i can bring everything back. so i did and they still have not refuned me. And they are still debiting my account for R599 a month for a service i don't have! Hows that for service

Then i went for the Cell C EDGE modem first try it worked perfect! i am getting 28 Kilobytes a sec. Where 3G gives you 45 Kilobytes a sec. Ok it might be slower then 3G but Cell C has more EDGE Coverage Then Vodacom has 3G.

So i give up Vodacom 50% owned by Telkom I CAN SEE THAT!!!!!!!!

[Mams]

Cellc Edge is not even equal to MTNs GPRS

[InetSurfer]

Hi,

I see from the Cell C website that a CD is supplied with the modem. Can someone tell me what is on the CD. Is it similar to the Vodafone datacard software?

Where can I find screenshots of the software?

I.S.

[Cell C Customer]

Yes the CD has Cell C's software and drivers for the USB Modem it is the same as the Vodafone Dash and MTN Software.

[kimmy123]

Hi

I received a CELL C modem with a CELL c contract.

question:- Can I use this modem with Virgin Mobile ?

THanks
Kimmy

[Cell C Customer]

It should work, i know that VM is having problems with data cards, but i have not tested the USB Data Modem as yet with a VM Sim card. In the Cell C software just cahnge your APN to 'vdata' then try a VM sim in it. Also make sure data is active on your VM sim.

[Piesang]

Where can I buy the USB modem cash without a contract and at what price?

[Cell C User]

You can purchase the USB EDGE Modem at any Cell C Store or Approved dealer, the price for the modem is R1299.

[Piesang]

Does it work with Virgin Mobile sim cards?

[dd1313]

In the Cell C software just cahnge your APN to 'vdata' then try a VM sim in it.

Where do I do that ? I cannot see that option

DD

[DBrasco]

I know that you can get the USB modem from Cell C shops, but I cant find one. I found contact details on cellc.co.za but the people that I phoned were clueless.
Can someone please help me with the phone number (and location) of a store in Cape Town that I can get the USB modem from.

[C for yourself]

Hi DBrasco

The Cell C mobile USB modem is availble at the following stores in Cape Town: Blue Route Mall (021 715 1217), Cavendish Square (021 683 8883), Promenade Shopping Centre (021 376 7079) and N1 City Mall (021 595 1728).

Cheers

C for yourself

[DBrasco]

Thanks - will give them a try.

[PeeWee]

I Work For MTN so if i was u id buy myself a MTN starter pack and it'll work fine i promise!! MTN IS THE WAY FWD, ever since i switched to MTN ive been healthy, girls like me, and ive won the lottery, errm 3 times

[lin_ux]

What make you say that?
Are you using a EDGE device?

[abrahamp2]

Will cell c edge, be fast enuf for video calling on skype?

[Beri]

no

[demon angel]

Reckon you should stay away from that offer...
Smells of carcases

[Syndyre]

Will cell c edge, be fast enuf for video calling on skype?

No its not really even fast enough for voice calls.

[stvfry]

Where can I buy the USB modem cash without a contract and at what price?
From me for R700. Yes you can use a Virgin Simcard - by adding the initialisation string at+cgdcont=1,"ip","vdata" to the Advance tab of the modem properties.

[firefly550]

I Work For MTN so if i was u id buy myself a MTN starter pack and it'll work fine i promise!! MTN IS THE WAY FWD, ever since i switched to MTN ive been healthy, girls like me, and ive won the lottery, errm 3 times

Pity though that their voice calls are so expensive:(

[Skeptik]

Hi DBrasco

The Cell C mobile USB modem is availble at the following stores in Cape Town: Blue Route Mall (021 715 1217), Cavendish Square (021 683 8883), Promenade Shopping Centre (021 376 7079) and N1 City Mall (021 595 1728).

Cheers

C for yourself
I did look in the Blue Route and Caavendish some months ago. They didn't stock it. Probably because they are too expensive for what they provide.

[GTi]

From me for R700. Yes you can use a Virgin Simcard - by adding the initialisation string at+cgdcont=1,"ip","vdata" to the Advance tab of the modem properties.


What parts are you from and do you have stock or was it a once off unit. thanx

[stvfry]

What parts are you from and do you have stock or was it a once off unit. thanx
It was a once off, as I am going overseas, and it has now gone. Sorry!

[GTi]

No sweat

[shaairatar]

ive got one for R700 if anyone wants i can get