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    Exchange Congestion

    Hi guys, These are the results that Pingplotter returned today. Do you agree that this indicates that the exchange is very congested? The red area in the middle is when I switched ISP accounts while Pingplotter was running, so that is normal.
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    ABSA IE10 issue

    Have been battling to get into ABSA's website since last night, and this morning I am seeing something very strange. When using IE10 to access the page, I get this: With the URL: https://eu.absa.co.za/cozaerror/unavailable.html at the top. However, when I access the page with Chrome, it...
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    MyTools iOS app

    Anyone knows when Cell C is going to release their 'MyTools' app for iOS? Are they working on it? They currently have the app available for most of the other platforms.
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    Connectify Dispatch

    Connectify has a new add-on, which channel bonds your various Internet connections into a single, fast connection, called Dispatch. http://www.connectify.me/dispatch/ Took it for a spin and there was a definite improvement in speed. :love: For example, I have never been able to stream a 720p...
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    8ta iPhone 5 prices released

    8ta has released their iPhone 5 pricing a short while ago: http://www.8ta.com/plans/#featured Now we have the complete pricing structure for all SA's networks. Vodacom: http://www.vodacom.co.za/personal/main/iphone5pre-order?icmp=home_hero5_iPhone5 MTN...
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    8ta iPhone 5 prices released

    I am sure rpm will do an article later today about 8ta's iPhone 5 prices, but it has been released on the Website a short time ago: http://www.8ta.com/plans/#featured Now we have the complete picture around the iPhone 5 pricing for all SA's networks. Vodacom...
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    LTE and Iphone 5

    You are very optimistic. ;) Until Apple gives Vodacom permission to switch on LTE for iOS devices, it won't work. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556471-37/iphone-5-gets-4g-lte-when-apple-says-so-not-carriers/ The APN should be set to lte.vodacom.za by the way...
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    IPhone 5 in South Africa anytime soon?

    This could be the explanation on why the iPhone 5 has not made its appearance in SA yet. Vodacom up to their old tricks again. http://www.applenews.co.za/blog/2012/11/16/vodacom-have-iphone-5-in-stock.html
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    WebAfrica now also using MTN?

    This is rather weird. A client informed me they had connectivity issues yesterday, but said they were able to log in this morning with their WebAfrica account. I logged into their DSL console page to see what was going on. At first everything seemed normal, but when I downloaded the session...
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    Centurion / Pretoria East ADSL dead

    Attended to several problems this morning in the Centurion / Pretoria East areas where the ADSL is just dead for no apparent reason. Started yesterday and still is not fixed, although Telkom say they are working around the clock. So far I know Faerie Glen, Menlyn and several other areas...
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    Telkom ADSL checker: Register your interest in 40Mb/s speeds.

    How long has this option been available? https://secureapp.telkom.co.za/lead-web/lead.htm?reason=Interested in Higher Speed You can now select your interest in speeds up to 40Mb/s.
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    Cell C: Get a new phone every year on Mambo 5 contracts

    You can now get a new phone every year on Cell C's new Mambo 5 contracts: http://www.cellc.co.za/mambo5 Pretty cool.
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    IPad deals?

    You are new to Apple products aren't you? ;)
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    Three UK updates SIM-only uncapped data plans

    Uncapped mobile broadband @ R203/month anyone? http://www.androidcentral.com/three-update-their-sim-only-plans-and-give-customers-better-value-money Included in this price is 600 airtime minutes and 5000 sms.
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    Usain Bolt in Virgin Media ad campaign

    Sir Richard Branson saw an excellent opportunity here and took it: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usain+bolt+richard+branson+&oq=bolt+richard&gs_l=youtube.1.0.0i5.3164.5766.0.8093.12.10.0.0.0.0.508.1826.2-1j3j0j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.djCCcu4xFhg Hope the tears streaming down your...
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    Early termination penalty fee

    Can this be true? I am on month #21 of a 24-month contract, and want to port away from MTN. Upon enquiry what I would still owe MTN to do this, I was informed that it would be the subscription fee for the remaining three months (which I agree with), plus R1700 for the early termination...
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    Create an apple id without a credit card

    Created a US-account for somebody yesterday in order to get CloudOn installed on his iPad. Did not have to pull any special stunts with my SA IP. Just fill in a real US street address and it will go through.
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    Flash your Samsung Galaxy S2 with Samsung Galaxy S3 ROM

    You can download the complete ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S3 here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610 Full story: http://www.redmondpie.com/official-galaxy-s-iii-rom-now-available-complete-with-goodies-such-as-s-voice-smart-stay-and-more/ Anyone brave enough to try it?
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    OpenWeb uncapped 4MB/s ADSL @R349/month

    Can anyone who signed up for this please comment on what their experience is? https://www.facebook.com/myopenweb/posts/10150991874438203 Which of their existing products can this be compared to? Thanks.
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    Broadband for the Rural North (B4RN) DIY Gigabit Internet

    Wonder if the day will ever come when the SA government will allow its citizens to empower themselves like this: Several communities in Britain's rural north decided they have waited long enough for the government and the telcos to roll out high-speed Internet access for them, and are now...
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