8ta R399 Modem supports Cell C's 3G Network?

[koeks525]

Hi guys,

My modem was stolen yesterday

So I am shopping around for a new one. I currently have the Cell C 20GB GigaNite as well as 8ta data sim (I just load the prepaid data promo's now and then on it). I walked into an 8ta store where they had a 3G Modem (I don't know what its model number is, But I do know it was a D-Link 3G Modem supporting up to 21Mbps). This modem was attached with Telkom Mobile's 2.4GB prepaid starter pack. The set costs R399.

My Question is, does this modem (D-Link) support Cell C's 3G/HSPA Network? I tried asking the guy in store, he didn't know, he just told me the modem is not network locked. Didn't buy it then because I forgot my ID and proof of residence

Thanks.

 

[sajunky]

Let us know. There is a thread to report 900MHz 3G modems: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/264355-Modems-to-use-with-Cell-C-UMTS-HSPA

 

[Park@82]

try to get the exact model nr.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

vodacom has one for R99 , the internet starter pack , just make sure you get the k3772-z one. ( i bought 3 so far all was k3772-z)

through it is just 7.2mbs

 

[koeks525]

Thanks for the replies. I did go and buy the modem, it is a D-Link DWM 156 TLKM and the modem does support Cell C's 3G Network. I posted this on the thread posted here by sajunky (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/264355-Modems-to-use-with-Cell-C-UMTS-HSPA). I included a speedtest result and the product sheet for this modem there.

 

[koeks525]

vodacom has one for R99 , the internet starter pack , just make sure you get the k3772-z one. ( i bought 3 so far all was k3772-z)

through it is just 7.2mbs

Wow, I had no idea K3772-z's were included in the R99 starter packs! I had that modem before it was stolen and it didn't work on my USB 3.0/2.0 ports, only on eSATA

 

[Park@82]

Wow, I had no idea K3772-z's were included in the R99 starter packs! I had that modem before it was stolen and it didn't work on my USB 3.0/2.0 ports, only on eSATA

:wtf: the modem worked on your eSATA port?

 

[Gtx Gaming]

most laptops esata ports on a laptop is usb also

 

[koeks525]

:wtf: the modem worked on your eSATA port?

Yeap, on my laptop. It didn't work on my other 2 USB ports (they USB3.0 ports, but are compatible with USB2.0).

most laptops esata ports on a laptop is usb also

Haha, I am glad this was the case for me, otherwise I would have destroyed the modem out of anger

 

[Park@82]

most laptops esata ports on a laptop is usb also

Didn't know, thanks. /dont have any eSATA ports

 

[sajunky]

Haha, I am glad this was the case for me, otherwise I would have destroyed the modem out of anger

I remember somebody started laughing at you.

It is indeed USB/eSATA combo and power on this port is expected to be stronger to satisfy requirements of external 2.5 inch hard drives.