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  1. QuintonB

    Vodacom explains its higher prices

    Why we are more expensive: Vodacom explains Vodacom explains why consumers may pay far higher rates on Vodacom than Cell C or 8ta
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    60gb + 60gb - Sim stops working every few months

    Hi! I have a recurring problem with my 8ta sim cards that so far 8ta has been unable to help me with so I turn to the MyBroadband geniuses! The short version: Roughly every month to two months, my sim card for my 8ta 60gb + 60gb package stops working and I have to have a sim swap. When it...
  4. QuintonB

    Column: Why I'm cancelling my Telkom ADSL

    Why I’m cancelling my Telkom ADSL With better value available on mobile broadband, the numbers just don’t add up
  5. QuintonB

    Vodacom launches "pay-once" 12GB and 24GB prepaid deals

    New Vodacom 12GB and 24GB prepaid deals Vodacom has launched new 12GB and 24GB prepaid mobile broadband deals, slashing the cost of prepaid data
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    8ta Internet 5 Promo (10GB), with 7597MB available before use?

    Hi there, I just signed up for the 8ta Internet promo 5 over the weekend. It was approved and I was able to pick up my sim yesterday. When I first did a check to see if I am on the right package, I noticed that it is displaying 7597MB instead of 10240MB (10 Gigs). Believe it or not but this...
  7. jes

    South Africa will be getting LTE soon

    South Africa will be getting LTE soon MTN and 8ta are preparing to launch commercial LTE services, promising far higher mobile broadband speeds
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    Bad speeds in Port Elizabeth

    For the last 2 weeks we cannot use 8ta in my office. We are 2 people in the same office using 8ta and our speed is the same. CR@P. down. 1.06 up 0.03 96 ping. Been like this for 2 weeks. My speed test at home is great. so no problem with my modem or laptop. My friend phoned last week...
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    Rica and 8ta - how long doen it take for my sim to be Activated?

    Hi 8ta, I rica'd my 8ta sim on friday, they told me i would recieve a confirmation sms, nothing yet? :-(
  10. jes

    RIM South Africa mum on BlackBerry outage

    RIM South Africa mum on BlackBerry outage RIM South Africa could not give details about recent BlackBerry outage, but promises better communication in future
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    8ta: My experience so far...

    I bought the 2GB+1GB Promo for R199 and it is by far the biggest waste of internet i have ever purchased. My connection drops constantly, downloads fail, internet is slow and gaming is nowhere near possible. So thanks for wasting my money 8ta. Maybe i'll try you guys out again when you...
  12. jes

    Beware of data usage on non-RIM BlackBerry apps

    Beware of data usage on non-RIM BlackBerry apps Vodacom warns that non-RIM BlackBerry apps can cost users money because of out of bundle data charges
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    • Thread
    • 8ta alexandra zagury blackberry eddie moyce mtn vodacom
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    8.ta on Vodafone Mobile Wi-Fi R205

    Key Notes: This was tested on Windows using cable and Wifi This was tested on Android using Wifi You can connect using a usb cable and/or Wi-Fi You use a normal size sim card (not micro-sim) Works with any 3G internet provider You can use a mobile app to monitor the device Steps to take...
  14. jes

    Cheap BlackBerry plans comparison

    Cheap BlackBerry plans comparison Mobile network operators have launched BlackBerry services with reduced feature-sets. How do they compare?
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    • Thread
    • 8ta bbm bis blackberry blackberry internet service blackberry messenger cell c mtn virgin mobile vodacom
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Talk, talk, talk, but no action whatsoever - the problem with the DoC

    Talk, talk, talk, but no action whatsoever - the problem with the DoC The Department of Communications’ broadband plans may hamper the industry instead of boosting Internet access in SA
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    Voice calls on 8ta Internet 5 Promo contract

    Can one load pre-paid airtime & use the sim for voice as well or is it a data-only sim/contract? Thanks
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    8ta Diablo 3 Ping / latency

    I was testing Diablo 3 gaming last night but I was getting a latency of 400-800. I'm testing from the Western Cape, Southern Suburbs area and I have full 3G coverage. Does anybody with 8ta 2 + 1gig promo also have this issue? Another thing is that when I do a speedtest and pingtest, it...
  18. Tachyon

    SIM not recognised

    Hey all. Vodacom 3g contract has just expired and I'd like to use my Huawei K3770 modem on the 10gb contract I've just taken up. 8ta software from the website doesn't seem to work with this modem. I re-installed the latest software from Vodacom's site but am getting the following error: "SIM...
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    ADSL vs 8ta - Is 8ta worth it

    Hi All I am sure that many of you have thought about this. I pay R500-R600 for Telkom ADSL for a on average 6gb (1 mb line). Even if i downgrade to the new upgraded line, its still quite a bit. That vs. 8ta's R199 for 10gb. Where i am currently staying has coverage, but i am moving in the...
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    8ta Data Coverage in Gauteng

    I am ready to wither upgrade my current Vodacom data contract to the R199 3Gb promotion, or just cancel it and go with the 8ta 10Gb R199 deal. My question to all those 8ta users... What is the general conception around coverage (and resulting download/upload speeds) in Gauteng? I have checked...
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    8ta contract

    Hi Everyone! I've signed up for and 8ta 10GB 3G contract @R199... will I be billed from the date of approval or when I plug in and use sim card? The contract was approved today, but seeing the month is almost over I skeemed I can collect/use card from the 1st of the new month...
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