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14-05-2013, 09:11 PM

RichardG replied to a thread LTE on existing contracts in 8ta Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Remember no smartphone/iPad device that supports LTE will work on 8ta/Telkom Mobile network cause they making use of a different spectrum 2300 :(....

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14-05-2013, 08:51 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Deceptive 15c/MB data rate in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

There are billboards around Johannesburg that clearly states 15 c per meg doesn't say anything about bundles etc. Hopefully the rep can help u

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14-05-2013, 08:40 PM

RichardG replied to a thread My Cell C Experience [solved] in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

I have never experienced any issues whatsoever with CELL C. I had a faulty dongle which I didn't use over 8months as I had a couple of spares...

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14-05-2013, 08:33 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Disconnects in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Are the base stations being upgraded or microwave links and backhaul capacity. Hopefully I will experience data connectivity during the day.

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14-05-2013, 08:30 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Cell C blocking Speedtest.net, or the other way around? in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Maybe there is an updated version out. I will try later on tonight and see if the page loads

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14-05-2013, 08:29 PM

RichardG replied to a thread CellC Website down? in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Try load the website at midnight. There is a page that loads - site is congested. Try again later or something.

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14-05-2013, 06:45 PM

RichardG replied to a thread CellC Website down? in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

During midnight it's congested... Too many users

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14-05-2013, 01:21 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Nintendo wins appeals court decision over Wii in Broadband and IT News

If the patent belonged to a console/gaming industry then I could understand to put a ban.

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14-05-2013, 01:08 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Save electricity, we’ll show you how: Eskom in Broadband and IT News

Install a prepaid electricity meter. Then I will save money that way I can control my usage and see if anything is on standby. It's ridiculous and...

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14-05-2013, 01:06 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Eskom urges South Africans to cut back on electricity use in Broadband and IT News

If that were to happen then there would be a strain on gas supply, highly don't foresee this happening. Eskom should subsidize prepaid meters but...

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14-05-2013, 12:56 PM

RichardG replied to a thread LTE and 3G spectrum: "the way it really is" in Broadband and IT News

Mobile operators are re-farming but it's causing havoc on some base stations. Interference, frequent drop calls, no throughput of data on 3G in other...

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13-05-2013, 07:39 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Disconnects in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

How long will this take and will there be any downtime whatsoever. Hopefully users will be impacted during midnight.

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13-05-2013, 07:38 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Cell C Mini Mayhem in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

It's a contract clearly stated didn't say it was a top up contract, you as an adult should have taken time to read the contract agreement before...

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13-05-2013, 07:23 PM

RichardG replied to a thread 5G tech: 1Gbps and beyond in Broadband and IT News

South Africa will probably not see this in 2020 but by 2040 or 2200 :P

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13-05-2013, 07:19 PM

RichardG replied to a thread iPhone 5 LTE now on Cell C in Broadband and IT News

Agreed unless they come with new devices that support the band

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13-05-2013, 02:49 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Harassment by Cell C is contravention of ECA in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Rather visit DMCA website and have your number permanently removed. Find it highly irritating, also receive messages from them weekly. I didn't...

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13-05-2013, 02:19 PM

RichardG replied to a thread O/T: Reception Problems in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

I agree fully with your statement same thing is happening in Johannesburg. The product works whenever it wants to work. For example I can only...

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13-05-2013, 02:05 PM

RichardG replied to a thread 8ta betrayed us! in 8ta Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

As long as the product works I am happy. 4megs I can live with, not sure what the hype is about having max speed if data is overpriced if it were...

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13-05-2013, 01:58 PM

RichardG replied to a thread 8ta 10GB + 10GB to ADSL transfer help in 8ta Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

I know virgin just charges you the monthly handset device example R279 x whatever remaining months you've on your initial contract.

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12-05-2013, 07:23 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Disconnects in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Had this issue on Friday/Saturday morning a couple of times. Experienced it today twice.

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12-05-2013, 07:21 PM

RichardG replied to a thread O/T: Reception Problems in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

I am with VC but too afraid to port my primary card cause I have never experienced any issues can always access BIS etc. not a frequent caller. ARPU...

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12-05-2013, 07:19 PM

RichardG replied to a thread iPhone 5 LTE support in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

I am not sure if it's a specific APN to use on CELL C. Have you tried changing the network setting to make use of LTE only.

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12-05-2013, 07:10 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Indian companies fingered in $45 million cyber heist in Broadband and IT News

Doubt it. Perhaps a family relative use to work there and knew there was a floor in their system and didn't say a word or created a backdoor for...

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12-05-2013, 07:08 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Buy your own tech company in Broadband and IT News

Not bad on the capital required for tech franchise companies but in fast food franchise u looking at R1 million - R7 million

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12-05-2013, 06:54 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Reporting my Porting Problem in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

have you checked to see if the port actually went successful. www.porting.co.za/PublicWebsite Also I would recommend you contact the porting...

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12-05-2013, 06:52 PM

RichardG replied to a thread CellC Galaxy S4 Waiting Time in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

All Samsung Galaxy S4 devices sold out at CNA/EDGARS. People are paying R9300+ MADNESS

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12-05-2013, 06:51 PM

RichardG replied to a thread O/T: Reception Problems in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

There is something called redundancy... I always keep more than 1 simcard with me at all times from all mobile networks. I personally don't like...

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12-05-2013, 06:48 PM

RichardG replied to a thread URGENT NOTICE SMS - ENOUGH in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

It's unacceptable to receive an SMS to that nature even though you've suffice data on both cards. I am really considering to put my number on DMCA...

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12-05-2013, 06:44 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Cheapest Pre-Paid in Mobile Broadband

Many factors need to be taken into consideration if going 8ta / cell c route, make sure you are covered first. Buy a prepaid card, RICA it, then do...

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12-05-2013, 06:42 PM

RichardG replied to a thread Huawei E3276 150Mbps LTE USB Modem in Mobile Broadband

I went to telkom direct / 8ta store both said they will have the modems in stock end of the month. Hopefully by then 8ta will have some other...

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