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23-05-2013, 04:46 PM

RichardG replied to a thread 3 G in 3G, LTE and HSPA Modems in Linux

If you not sure how to use 3 G dongle/modem and if it's a Vodacom branded modem, should have come with a voucher then pop into any vodacare/vodashop...

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23-05-2013, 04:41 PM

RichardG replied to a thread CellC Big Bucks SMS competition in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

This reminds me of the competition that VC had running long time ago and if not mistaken once AKC took over these competitions have come to light. ...

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23-05-2013, 04:39 PM

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

I do the same, noticed if I don't do this have frequent dropped calls.

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23-05-2013, 04:36 PM

RichardG replied to a thread You're in. Get ready to try the new Google Maps. in Broadband and IT News

It's not zero-rated bandwidth as yet :) The day they get this right many people will get rid of their gadgets that have GPS

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23-05-2013, 04:34 PM

RichardG replied to a thread FNB’s Jordaan eyes Cape start-up culture in Broadband and IT News

I am sure he is probably wanting to invest in someone who is talented to start-up this venture in due course :)

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23-05-2013, 04:32 PM

RichardG replied to a thread New SA ID smartcards coming soon in Broadband and IT News

I know everyone will have to replace their identity documents but will there be a fee involved and if so what fee is involved for the new card. R50 -...

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23-05-2013, 04:29 PM

RichardG replied to a thread WASPA hides fines status from public in Broadband and IT News

Maybe whoever manages the website was too lazy to update the content to PAID instead of it remaining unpaid. Still a cover up, there should be...

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23-05-2013, 04:28 PM

RichardG replied to a thread SANRAL welcomes e-toll bill passage in Broadband and IT News

It's too overpriced I am willing to make a contribution of R10 per month but to pay the ridiculous amounts of R20 a day one-way is madness.

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19-05-2013, 01:45 AM

RichardG replied to a thread Prepaid data over multiple sims in Mobile Broadband

This is a save option to go for. You don't want to wake up 1 morning and notice a OOB of around R1 million.

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19-05-2013, 01:42 AM

RichardG replied to a thread Virgin mobile stole my money -- R180 in Virgin Mobile Broadband and Mobile Internet

Normally takes 48 hours for things to be resolved but it's unacceptable and weekends don't count at all. I for one have never experienced any...

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19-05-2013, 01:36 AM

RichardG replied to a thread List Of Areas With Telkom Mobile Night Time Data Issues in 8ta Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

That explains why the upgrades aren't happening in your city. Hopefully once Johannesburg has been upgraded then I can comment on CELL C but at the...

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19-05-2013, 01:34 AM

RichardG replied to a thread What will be the price 8ta's LTE 50GB per month when launched in April 2013? in 8ta Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Too overpriced.... A company would benefit due to tax write-off reasons, then it will be worth paying such prices, honest opinion.

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19-05-2013, 01:31 AM

RichardG replied to a thread Blackberry OS10.1 for Z10 available on Vodacom in Blackberry

is it zero-rated if you download it from the device. Meaning if its on vodacom/cell c network.

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19-05-2013, 01:30 AM

RichardG replied to a thread unlocking blacklisted blackberry in Blackberry

If he is the rightful owner he wouldn't have started such thread. I hope the SAPS are monitoring the forum that way another criminal can be off...

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19-05-2013, 01:25 AM

RichardG replied to a thread On, BIS but getting billed for GPRS data in Blackberry

BIS uncapped isn't anymore - I know with MTN they give you a certain amount of data use example 200meg, once that is depleted pay oob data.

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19-05-2013, 12:35 AM

RichardG replied to a thread Giga 200 Questions in Cell C Broadband and Mobile Internet | LTE, HSPA+, 3G, EDGE, GPRS and BIS

Did they extend this promotion again. http://www.cellc.co.za/giganite

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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? [solved] 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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