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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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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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