coverage

  1. R13...

    Cell C Tower in my neighbourhood

    So Cell C have for some reason located their tower on a water reservoir site in my area. Problem is that this thing is a couple of hundred metres or a kilometre (the area behind the tower is sweet **** all open space meaning half the signal is for the bush) in the middle of nowhere and only...
  2. R13...

    Cell C signal level

    So I was all excited at getting Giga 200 and I put my cell C (non-Giga) in my router and it flashes HSPA and shows a signal level of ~22%. But when I connect to the internet, it flips edge:wtf: Does Cell C even have edge on their own network?
  3. M

    8ta coverage in Paulshof and experiences thus far

    Hi Everyone, I am looking for some advice. I am keen on getting the Internet 5 Promo from 8ta. I have checked the website and it does show that Paulshof is in the coverage area. Anyone in Paulshof that has the 8ta deal and willing to share their experiences in regards to speed and...
  4. D

    How to check coverage of different carriers in your area [iPhone]

    I just wanted to let the forum know of a rather nifty app that I came across today... It's called "Cell Phone Coverage Map" and it allows to run a diagnostic of your 3G coverage and performace against other people in the arae. It will even show the different carriers performance if they are...
  5. G

    Coverage in Achilles Rd, Olympus, Pretoria?

    Hi all, I see on 8ta's online coverage map, achilles rd is not quite covered under their own towers but I am not sure how updated the online information is? So anyone here who's had luck with 8ta coverage in Achilles Rd, Olympus, Pretoria?
  6. G

    Any promotions that work on the MTN Roaming part?

    So, lately the 8ta data promotions are amazing but they seem to be tied to 8ta's coverage which is not that much. So my question is, are there any of their promotions that work on the MTN network too?
  7. P

    Best Wireless Providers and Bang For Your Buck?

    I've had an Iburst modem for two years now and fall JUST within their coverage area with downloads speeds of -+300kbps. I'm moving quite soon but don't know where I'm moving to yet. A couple days ago I checked Cell C's website out and saw that I'm well within their 'coverage area' and decided to...
  8. J

    any way of being notified if my area gets 8ta 3g coverage other than checking site?

    is there any way of being notified if my area gets 8ta 3g coverage other than checking the coverage site the whole time? e.g. either the 8ta rep updates when he gets notified or subscribe to some post to get email notification if 8ta is in your area?
  9. W

    3G vs HSDPA

    Can anyone tell me whether there is a way of finding out which areas are covered by 3G and which by HSDPA or HSPA+? I have looked at the Vodacom coverage map on their website but it only differentiates between GRPS, EDGE and 3G. What (typically) are the download and upload speeds a Vodacom...
  10. jes

    Digital TV cover: 96% of households in two years

    Digital TV cover: 96% of households in two years National Treasury reported the expected population coverage of Sentech's digital TV roll-out for the next two years
  11. S

    Cell phone coverage

    I have recently moved into a new house in Midstream (Midfields) Estate. I have looked at all the coverage maps of all the cell providers, and for some reason, my specific property fall right on the edge of all the providers. My reception at home, for voice and data, is horrendous. What can...
  12. jes

    Cell C connectivity and coverage problems explained

    Cell C connectivity and coverage problems explained Some trying to use Cell C's new HSPA+ network for broadband have reported not having coverage when they should have, or frequent disconnects. Cell C offers a possible explanation
  13. jes

    Did Cell C meet their HSPA+ coverage targets?

    Did Cell C meet their HSPA+ coverage targets? While rolling out their HSPA+ network Cell C set itself ambitious coverage deadlines. Are they on track to meet them?
  14. H

    Coverage in Greenstone

    Hi there, would like to get the 5GB data promotion bundle to use it primarily in Greenstone. Although coverage has been confirmed from Cell C, my test prepaid simcard only connects to EDGE and produces terrible speed tests. See: Im am only running it on a Huawei E220 though,, could that be the...
  15. jes

    HSPA+ coverage - Cell C and Vodacom compared

    HSPA+ coverage - Cell C and Vodacom compared The CEO's of Vodacom and Cell C weigh in with the number of HSPA+ capable transmitters on their networks
  16. jes

    Cell C expands 21Mbps HSPA+ coverage to George

    Cell C expands 21Mbps HSPA+ coverage to George Cell C has switched on its 21 Mbps HSPA+ network in George today, increasing its country wide HSPA+ footprint
  17. jes

    MTN grows broadband capacity

    MTN grows broadband capacity MTN grows broadband coverage and significantly boosts data usage.
  18. I

    Is DSTV EasyView sufficient for watching the WC 2010?

    I have a standard DSTV decoder (1110) and the DSTV EasyView package, which includes SABC 1, 2 and 3, and SuperSport Blitz (among other channels). Is this good enough for the World Cup? Will SABC be broadcasting all the games live? Will the commentary be in English, or a mixture of English...
  19. morkhans

    Coverage Queries

    If you have questions about coverage in your area before purchasing Cell C mobile internet search this thread or post if no one has commented yet. You can also post here if your area is listed as covered but you find that your signal is weak. Cell C coverage map Discussions on external...
  20. C

    NEOTEL COVERAGE

    I just took my neotel light phone and drove from johannesburg south (forest hill) to carltonville along the N12 highway. I had signal all the way from my house and could phone from the phone with no problems all the way up to the R500 turn off to carltonville. I find this amazing because...
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