View Full Version : VIRGIN MOBILE - You've Improved
Zabzoo
18-03-2007, 10:11 AM
I've been using VM for a few months now and if I were to compare the service from then to now there is a significant improvement; Internet Happy hour still sux but even if you have ADSL you feel it - believe it or not.
If its witching hour - I get download speeds of up to 16 kB/s thats bytes not bits; this is really not bad.
I am using a Samsung SGH-D900 to connect to Virgin Mobile (EDGE). I wish I could get some better signal strength here where I live in Elarduspark in Pretoria.
When I want to phone I have to piggy-back on Vodacom otherwise the signal breaks up a bit but when I connect to the internet I stick the phone to the wall somewhere an connect via bluetooth; works perfectly.
Thanks VM :)
I've been using VM for a few months now and if I were to compare the service from then to now there is a significant improvement; Internet Happy hour still sux but even if you have ADSL you feel it - believe it or not.
If its witching hour - I get download speeds of up to 16 kB/s thats bytes not bits; this is really not bad.
I am using a Samsung SGH-D900 to connect to Virgin Mobile (EDGE). I wish I could get some better signal strength here where I live in Elarduspark in Pretoria.
When I want to phone I have to piggy-back on Vodacom otherwise the signal breaks up a bit but when I connect to the internet I stick the phone to the wall somewhere an connect via bluetooth; works perfectly.
Thanks VM :)
You must be very lucky. I am stuck with 0,8kbps today and yes it is bits:sick:
demon angel
18-03-2007, 09:40 PM
Can't be.Are you sure you have the wap/gprs setting or the internet settings for a smartphone?And have you got the extra inialization command 100%.
Do you get the same speeds on another network?
If you said yes to all the above then i must say thats real shoddy stuff from Virgin.
Can't be.Are you sure you have the wap/gprs setting or the internet settings for a smartphone?And have you got the extra inialization command 100%.
Do you get the same speeds on another network?
If you said yes to all the above then i must say thats real shoddy stuff from Virgin.
Check my speed test on RIP virgin. and them i did one on vodacom using the same phone.
LG f2400 Yesterday i could not do a pseed test at 12:00 as it stoped at 83%
lcbxx
19-03-2007, 08:47 AM
My VMobile EDGE is very erratic after initial connection. It stabilizes after about 30-45mins and runs smoothly from there on.
My VMobile EDGE is very erratic after initial connection. It stabilizes after about 30-45mins and runs smoothly from there on.
i am on gprs with a LG f2400. Also used a motorola v360 but could not get edge.:mad:
firefly550
25-03-2007, 08:20 AM
Check my speed test on RIP virgin. and them i did one on vodacom using the same phone.
LG f2400 Yesterday i could not do a pseed test at 12:00 as it stoped at 83%
Beri have you tried this site for a speed test??
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
jacqvt
25-03-2007, 11:15 AM
Hi all, I have the Motorola v360, and on virgin. Sometimes I get edge, but mostly gprs. When I got the phone I downloaded the settings provided by virgin. Are that settings correct, or is there more that I must do to maybe get better internet speeds?
Beri have you tried this site for a speed test??
http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/
yes, just did onefor you.
17kbps that is 2.1 kBps down
11kbps or 1.4KBps up
or in plain afrikaans K*k
Hi all, I have the Motorola v360, and on virgin. Sometimes I get edge, but mostly gprs. When I got the phone I downloaded the settings provided by virgin. Are that settings correct, or is there more that I must do to maybe get better internet speeds?
I hve tried a v360 in PE and have never connected on edge. Does your phone show you by means of an E or G if you are connected on edge or gprs.
I was told that if it is a vodafone. just forget it. no edge.do not know why.
Syndyre
25-03-2007, 03:24 PM
Try and see if you can get EDGE on MTN, just to test if nothing else. The Vodafone firmware doesn't support EDGE AFAIK.
do not have a mtn sim. virgin and vc only. no edge on both.
Syndyre
25-03-2007, 03:51 PM
Buy a R2 MTN sim and give it a try, MTN have pretty good EDGE coverage.
i was told that the vlive software on the phone is the problem. So even mtn sim will not work. but i will give it a go.
Syndyre
25-03-2007, 04:09 PM
I think the software is the problem, just worth a try though.
just got myself a mtn sim. Speed is up but no edge.
Speedtest
39kbps
Can anybody tell me how much does 1 mb prepaid cost at mtn
Syndyre
25-03-2007, 06:00 PM
R2/MB but you can get prepaid bundles, R10 for 10MB, R80 for R100MB etc.
mtn is great in pe :)
i get 3x the gprs speed compare to virgin.
Syndyre
25-03-2007, 06:23 PM
Yeah its much better than Virgin.
Zabzoo
25-03-2007, 06:34 PM
Anyway - maybe my confidence was rushed; i havnt been able to connect to VM in my area since friday. There might be a problem on my side; but I am not sure.
Anyway - maybe my confidence was rushed; i havnt been able to connect to VM in my area since friday. There might be a problem on my side; but I am not sure.
trust me it is not on your side.
I have the same problem
RompelStompel
25-03-2007, 07:07 PM
No problems in connecting to VM Edge :)
dablakmark8
25-03-2007, 07:09 PM
me to its not your problem.
Zabzoo
26-03-2007, 10:58 AM
I tested the same method only with my wife's phone on MTN; there weren't any problems. So it must have been on VM's side.
Problem is when they phone the desk, the only response they have is "We'll log a ticket with Cell-C, can we please have a number where they can phone you back"
I'll let u know if I ever goet a call back from them.
jacqvt
26-03-2007, 11:42 AM
My phone is the vodafone version, so it didn't show an edge (E) sign. But a vc operator told me that it does connect to edge if it get the signal, but just dont show it. But what I did then, was to change the phones' software, see the sticky . http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=65740 Now I can see when I connect to edge. Vodafone is still on the phone, but the looks of the operating system changed.
Hi Zabzoo,
You are welcome to contact me directly so I may chase up on your ticket which has been logged.
gerald.terblanche@virginmobile.co.za
Regards,
Gerald.
My phone is the vodafone version, so it didn't show an edge (E) sign. But a vc operator told me that it does connect to edge if it get the signal, but just dont show it. But what I did then, was to change the phones' software, see the sticky . http://www.mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=65740 Now I can see when I connect to edge. Vodafone is still on the phone, but the looks of the operating system changed.
I took my phone phone to customer care and insisted that they take vlive off. This will be done today. If they say they do not know then they must phone the motorola expert. He will give them the correct software version.
Zabzoo
27-03-2007, 11:43 AM
Hi Zabzoo,
You are welcome to contact me directly so I may chase up on your ticket which has been logged.
gerald.terblanche@virginmobile.co.za
Regards,
Gerald.
thanks for following up gerald - I've sent you an email. I appreciate it that you are willing to help me resolve this problem. ;)
Zabzoo
27-03-2007, 02:31 PM
Issue resolved - Thanks VM; I will test the next week and keep you posted here on this excellent forum.
jacqvt
27-03-2007, 02:45 PM
I took my phone phone to customer care and insisted that they take vlive off. This will be done today. If they say they do not know then they must phone the motorola expert. He will give them the correct software version.
I"m in Capetown for a while, so I took my V360 to the vodacare in Somerset mall . They told me it couldnt be done, they even phoned a guy who does their repairs, and even he told me it isnt possible. So thats why I did it myself. Maybe V3G can tell that guys to wake up, or maybe if they just set the alarms of some phones they have, then when it rings, they will wake up.
RompelStompel
27-03-2007, 04:58 PM
Noticing a slight improvement in speed when connecting with a U740 card.
I"m in Capetown for a while, so I took my V360 to the vodacare in Somerset mall . They told me it couldnt be done, they even phoned a guy who does their repairs, and even he told me it isnt possible. So thats why I did it myself. Maybe V3G can tell that guys to wake up, or maybe if they just set the alarms of some phones they have, then when it rings, they will wake up.
I was told by the manager and teckie that the v360 does not even have edge. I had to show them it in their own mag. They are there to sell phones and make money. not to sort out problems.
Zabzoo
27-03-2007, 06:18 PM
I think I have posted this before; but this is what resolved the connection issue with my Samsung D900
In the Windows Control Panel; Open the Phones and Modems dialog.
Select the |Modems| index tab
From the list, select the Samsung Modem (If its bluetooth; it'll show Bluetooth modem) and click on Properties
Click-on the Advanced index tab and add this Extra Initialisation command:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","VDATA"
I am however not sure if this wil work with all phones, but I do know it helps for my D900.
I have done all that. THat is not the problem . It is called vlive on the vodafones that is giving problems. Just do not aske vodacom as they will tel you to get lost. Or give you the runaround
firefly550
27-03-2007, 08:14 PM
I have done all that. THat is not the problem . It is called vlive on the vodafones that is giving problems. Just do not aske vodacom as they will tel you to get lost. Or give you the runaround
Beri surely you can disable Vlive on your phone under browser settings
no. I am no expert but was told that vlive software causes the phone to work only on gprs and not edge. I have been all over pe and no edge. If i use a friends phone with the same network he will get edge but not me. The motorola expert seem to agree on this as he told the customer care people to change the software and it will sort out the problem. I hope
Zabzoo
28-03-2007, 04:23 PM
no. I am no expert but was told that vlive software causes the phone to work only on gprs and not edge. I have been all over pe and no edge. If i use a friends phone with the same network he will get edge but not me. The motorola expert seem to agree on this as he told the customer care people to change the software and it will sort out the problem. I hope
As far as I know; reloading the software is the only option. my D900 is an MTN branded phone, but this doesnt affect any of the other options.
I used my phone last night online; and I didnt have any problems connecting to VM using Bluetooth; Thanks for helping me to fix it VM :D
Vodacom phoned me today and send my phone to jhb to load the software
First 128K 5937 msecs: Download speed = 22077 Bytes per sec, Approx = 184K bits per sec
Second 128K 5360 msecs: Download speed = 24454 Bytes per sec, Approx = 203K bits per sec
Third 128K 6234 msecs: Download speed = 21025 Bytes per sec, Approx = 175K bits per sec
Fourth 128K 5625 msecs: Download speed = 23302 Bytes per sec, Approx = 194K bits per sec
dailup speed test. nice. gprs virgin not good
MyDraadloos
29-03-2007, 12:29 PM
Internet via VM is slower than the famous Harvard tar drop experiment.
I would Google to check my facts, but I can't stand to look at another blank web page.
I have lost my Virgin'ity ...........
MyDraadloos
29-03-2007, 12:34 PM
Noticing a slight improvement in speed when connecting with a U740 card.
That is a bit like using a Ferrari on a gravel road .......
Zabzoo
29-03-2007, 01:11 PM
Internet via VM is slower than the famous Harvard tar drop experiment.
I would Google to check my facts, but I can't stand to look at another blank web page.
I have lost my Virgin'ity ...........
Tar Drop Experiment - I treid searching online but I didnt find any solid reference for Tar Drop Experiment; could you possible point me in the right direction - I am intrigued by this now. :D :confused: All i can find is references to "Pitch Drop Experiment" is this the same?
Zabzoo
29-03-2007, 01:24 PM
Interesting stuph -
http://qd.typepad.com/5/2005/10/the_least_perfe.html
read here, it explains what its about in a nutshell!
:eek:
firefly550
01-04-2007, 07:47 AM
I think I have posted this before; but this is what resolved the connection issue with my Samsung D900
In the Windows Control Panel; Open the Phones and Modems dialog.
Select the |Modems| index tab
From the list, select the Samsung Modem (If its bluetooth; it'll show Bluetooth modem) and click on Properties
Click-on the Advanced index tab and add this Extra Initialisation command:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","VDATA"
I am however not sure if this wil work with all phones, but I do know it helps for my D900.
Zabzoo i have a D 900 too and those settings were given to me by customer service when i first started using VM and it makes no difference unless i'm in the Gauteng area because it seems to me that VM was predominantly only set up for the Gauteng area and not the rest of SA. No wonder i had a heart attack recently:sick:
Zabzoo
02-04-2007, 09:23 AM
Zabzoo i have a D 900 too and those settings were given to me by customer service when i first started using VM and it makes no difference unless i'm in the Gauteng area because it seems to me that VM was predominantly only set up for the Gauteng area and not the rest of SA. No wonder i had a heart attack recently:sick:
Interesting - thanks for the update. Its a pity that Gauteng gets favoured because there is more business here for them.
buffalobill
02-12-2007, 03:32 PM
I think I have posted this before; but this is what resolved the connection issue with my Samsung D900
In the Windows Control Panel; Open the Phones and Modems dialog.
Select the |Modems| index tab
From the list, select the Samsung Modem (If its bluetooth; it'll show Bluetooth modem) and click on Properties
Click-on the Advanced index tab and add this Extra Initialisation command:
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","VDATA"
I am however not sure if this wil work with all phones, but I do know it helps for my D900.
You, sir, are a star. This did it for my D900 connection to Virgin. Don't you love the Internet?
firefly550
02-12-2007, 05:34 PM
You, sir, are a star. This did it for my D900 connection to Virgin. Don't you love the Internet?
When you initially setup your phone with Virgin they give you that command to enter exactly as you have done so now. I have a Samsung D900 and D900i and both work perfectly
Zabzoo
03-12-2007, 01:40 PM
You, sir, are a star. This did it for my D900 connection to Virgin. Don't you love the Internet?
Pleasure :D - glad I could help! :)