Cell C Mobile Data Card

[caspa]

Just got my monthly bill from cell c, with it came a advert for there new HSDPA data card??????

Is there anybody out there that knows about these new cards as i called customer care and they dont have a clue whats happening, even though its advertised on the cell c website???

[Piesang]

Just got my monthly bill from cell c, with it came a advert for there new HSDPA data card??????

Is there anybody out there that knows about these new cards as i called customer care and they dont have a clue whats happening, even though its advertised on the cell c website???

Is it a Data Card or a Data USB Modem?

[caspa]

Its a HSDPA data card. Check out the web site.

[Piesang]

Its a HSDPA data card. Check out the web site.

Oh, I see. Probably also a Huawei data card. 3G and HSDPA. Why??? They don't have 3G or HSDPA.:rolleyes:

[tibby.dude]

Oh, I see. Probably also a Huawei data card. 3G and HSDPA. Why??? They don't have 3G or HSDPA.:rolleyes:

It supports EDGE and GRPS as well ;).

[Piesang]

It supports EDGE and GRPS as well ;).

Yes, I know that, but it's so stupid that they have the more expensive card with 3G and HSDPA as well where they could sell the cheaper GPRS/EDGE only cards.

[Syndyre]

Maybe they're planning an upgrade in future and want the cards to be compatible?

[Piesang]

Maybe they're planning an upgrade in future and want the cards to be compatible?

If only that was the case. But according to this article Cell-C is not interested in providing 3G/HSDPA at all.

http://www.mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=3968

[caspa]

Went to Cell C office in Sandton, will have stock of the cards on friday +- R1800 on pre-paid. When i asked why they launching HSDPA cards so premature the manager just smiled.....?

There have been reports of 3G coverage coming on and off in midrandm area.....maybe they up to a xmas supprise!!!!

[MartM]

Maybe they're planning an upgrade in future and want the cards to be compatible?

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA... *gasp*

Yeah right. Even if this happens (no earlier than 2020 I'm sure), the service would suck so much, dial-up would seem like a dream. Come to think of it... dial-up IS a dream compared to cellc's 'high speed broadband EDGE' offering.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA... *choke, gasp*

Oh, whatever. Why oh why did I sign a contract with these guys? *cry*

[caspa]

Yeah right. Even if this happens (no earlier than 2020 I'm sure), the service would suck so much, dial-up would seem like a dream. Come to think of it... dial-up IS a dream compared to cellc's 'high speed broadband EDGE' offering.



Dont underestimate them......they are deffinatly up to something, they have sat back and let the other operators iron out all the teething problems.

Trust me....watch this space.

ps. my heart will always stay with VC (even though they dont have pre-paid data)

[caspa]

Is there anyone on the Forum using a cellc data card???

[lin_ux]

Yes I use a data card

The data card supports 3G and HSDPA , but note there will never be 3G nor HSDPA services from Cellc , but there are other broadband offerings in the near future.

[caspa]

Yes I use a data card

The data card supports 3G and HSDPA , but note there will never be 3G nor HSDPA services from Cellc , but there are other broadband offerings in the near future.

How can you be so sure there will "Never" be a 3G or HSDPA offering from cellc!!!.

I have personaly picked up a 3G signal from cell c before, in midrand while doing a manual network search, could not logon, but it was there.:sick:

[caspa]

Just bought myself a Cell C data card. GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA. R1833.69 on pre-paid, wacked a virgin sim in it and now i'm one happy camper. Surfing at resonable speed's for 50c/mb

[72859]

Oh. Do you have to set any init strings (AT+CGDCONT etc.....) for Virgin Mobile.\
What is the speed like....

[caspa]

Oh. Do you have to set any init strings (AT+CGDCONT etc.....) for Virgin Mobile.\
What is the speed like....


No additional settings, just make sure you are using the "vdata"APN and you will be away.

Cant give a accurate comment on speeds cause i'm in a bad reception area at the moment, keeps swaping between gprs and edge.

[72859]

Hi there caspa.

Next question. Is it network locked.

I know I had a Vodacom Huwei e620. Was told it was not locked but could not get it to work with VM SIMM. It would not register with the VM SIMM. Is the CellC one a Huwei too?

What is the dashboard software like. I have a GPRS/EDGE CellC modem and the good thing is the ability to add prepaid airtime without putting it back in a cellphone (you have to do this with the vodacom HSDPA when using prepaid).

Is the Data card dashboard software the same as for the USB modem?:confused:

[caspa]

Nope not locked as per my previouse posts i'm using a virgin sim at the moment.

Dashboard is pretty simple, very nice.

check out the braodband section of the cellc website, gives you all the info on the card and dashboard.

[Syndyre]

Hi there caspa.

Next question. Is it network locked.

I know I had a Vodacom Huwei e620. Was told it was not locked but could not get it to work with VM SIMM. It would not register with the VM SIMM. Is the CellC one a Huwei too?

Did you try it with an MTN sim to confirm it wasn't just a VM problem? You probably needed a 128k VM sim.

[C for yourself]

Hi Syndyre

I can confirm that the Cell C mobile data card is not network locked and will function with a SIM card from any network.

We have specifically selected the Novatel U740 (HSDPA. UMTS, EDGE, GPRS) data card as it offers a future proof capability. We are aware that there are EDGE only devices on the market, but we felt it prudent to offer a fully "technology" enabled card in the market.

The Cell C mobile data card is available at most Cell C stores country wide either subsidised on contract or for cash on prepaid.

Cheers

C for yourself

[Syndyre]

Thanks, can you confirm whether Cell C has any plans to introduce 3G/HSPDA services?

[C for yourself]

Hi Syndyre

We have been conducting various tests with 3G (possibly the signal mentioned earlier in this post) and complimentary technologies, but currently we do not have a viable business case for the roll out of a 3G/HSDPA network.

I do not foresee an introduction of these services in the short term.

Sorry the news is not better

Cheers

C for yourself

[Syndyre]

Thanks for the info anyway.

[caspa]

Hi Syndyre


I do not foresee an introduction of these services in the short term.



I think otherwise!!!!! Got a good feeling we will see 3G from cell c by December