Recent content by GregH991

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    No Caller ID - Help

    OK, maybe it just took a while after following the call centers instruction, seems to be working again. Problem solved (touching wood).
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    No Caller ID - Help

    Hello, For the past approximately 5 days I have noticed all incoming calls display "No Caller ID" on my iPhone. This is on a Vodacom contract and caller ID is confirmed as active. I called the Vodacom call centre on 082 135 and they advised me to change Network Provider from Automatic to Manual...
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    Vodacom scam?

    Many years back I was on Autopage and they were taken over by Vodacom. By default I became a Vodacom client. Still to this day, some 10+ years later, I get a charge on my monthly bill "Autopage Account Status Report" for R4,03. When I query this with Vodacom, they give answers like they don't...
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    Help, I think Vodacom is lying to me?

    Thanks @WAslayer, so it is true then. At least I am not being given duff info. I think the Vodacom Red Flexi 65 is then the best option just to keep the number safe. Just pains me to take another 24 month contract to keep the number.
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    Help, I think Vodacom is lying to me?

    Hello, my son’s 2 year contract with Vodacom is now complete. As he is now studying in the USA, there is no point in upgrading. So I want to switch it to a prepaid account. He wants to keep his number for when he returns to SA for a few months each year. Vodacom rep at Greenstone Mall told me...
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    Small Business Help

    I'm running a small business, using an older Telkom "Opticon" system. Two Telkom telephone lines plus one ADSL line. Working fine but service is unreliable thanks to cable theft and other issues. We were down for three consecutive weeks recently which highlights my need to make changes. The...
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    Quick Question on moving RA to Outvest

    Lets say I have an RA with Liberty currently valued at R 2 Mil. The management fees being charged monthly on this RA are around R3,500. Disgusting robbery but apparently normal in this industry. Assuming current monthly contribution to this RA is R6,000, Liberty is taking 58% of the monthly...
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    Using a ‘fire stick’ to watch DSTv

    Hello. I have a non smart TV and I would like to use a fire stick or similar media streaming device to allow it to install the DSTv Now app. I have a DSTv premium account. Can anyone recommend what I need to buy? Will any firestick work? Seems prices vary greatly on these. The tv does have a USB...
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    10mbps to 20mbps VDSL Telkom Upgrade Issue

    I also upgraded this past week from 10 Mbps to 20 Mbps. Seems I am still on ADSL2+ according to what my Router/Modem 'Status' page says. I also get 19.2 or thereabout on download and 1.8 on upload. I am not clear on whether I should ask for a change to VDSL as it seems I will only tempt fate for...
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    A couple basic questions after ADSL speed upgrade

    Hello, I have just upgraded my Telkom (ISP and line) ADSL 10 Meg Uncapped line to a 20 Meg uncapped line. I tested with Speed Test app on my phone and it showed speed is hitting around 17,5 Mbps download and 1,9Mbps upload. Is that in the ball park for a 20 Mbps line? On the 10 Meg line I was...
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    Considering ADSL speed upgrade - advice needed

    OP here. Hmm, OK, I got caught out missing that I also need to pay for a 20mb data connection. So R74 was too good to be true :) Probably explains why I have yet to see an increase in my download speed. Will have to call Telkom now to check on the data upgrade. I will still go ahead with it for...
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    Considering ADSL speed upgrade - advice needed

    Thanks a mil. I gave Telkom a call. To double my speed from 10mbs to 20mbs will cost me R74 extra per month so seems a no brainer - I placed the order. They say it will take 3-5 days to see the new speed. Unfortunately they say 40mbs is not possible in my area, that requires a switch to fibre. I...
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    Considering ADSL speed upgrade - advice needed

    I am with Telkom, both as service provider and ISP. Currently I have an uncapped 10 Mb/s ADSL package with them. It works well and Speed Test typically gives me around 9,6 Mb/s download and 0,85 Mb/s upload speeds. I am considering asking them to increase this speed to 20 Mb/s. Mainly for the...
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    Modem Router AC spec and ISP speed relationship

    Thanks SauRoNZA. I do have a fairly new high end 4K Samsung Smart TV.... but this is connected by LAN cable to the modem/router, not wireless. Same with the PS4 Pro. So then i guess what you are saying is that if the PC's don't have wireless 802ac standard (they use USB dongles), makes little...
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    Modem Router AC spec and ISP speed relationship

    Hello, I have just purchased an TP Link AC1200 Archer VR400 Modem Router. For very little more, I could have opted for the AC1600 option. However my incoming ISP speed is only 10Mbs (Telkom ADSL). So am I right to think that this 'upgrade would not really have any tangible impact in my case...
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