Cell C Speed Test Results

JoeSchmo said:
So do u suggest I wait for Jan or hand back my modem. I have a 7 day return policy.
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You can take it back, but I read there's a R250 handling fee when you return it. So yeah, it's a bit of an expense, but it's frustrating to use it on EDGE.

I wish that every Cell C sales person would ask the client first where they are located and check at the store if the client is covered on the coverage map before they would sell the dongle.

That way alot of people would not get disappointed with Cell C. Not everyone reads myBB.
 
No mention about a "Handling Fee" on the website, maybe you could point this out to the sales person.


We're confident that we are offering a superior service, but should you not be satisfied for whatever reason, we have put a seven-day return and refund policy in place.

The following conditions apply:

The Data Product is returned to the original point of purchase within 7 calendar days from the date of purchase
The original proof of purchase is presented
The complete unit is in its original packaging: including SIM card, USB Speed Stick, accessories and manuals
There are no visible signs of liquid or physical damage
Damaged Data Products will be rejected by Cell C. The channel will be notified and the Data Product will be returned to the specific store
IMEI Number on the packaging matches the USB Speed Stick IMEI Number
The return and refund policy only applies when Data Products are purchased from Cell C approved outlets
Only Data Products supplied by Cell C during the promotional period will be considered for a refund
The return and refund policy only applies for the duration of the promotional period
You need a valid bank account to receive the refund
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Click on Return and refund policy: http://www.cellc.co.za/internet/dat...omotion-supersonic-surfing-for-only-5c-per-mb
 
Just got my CellC 21mbps kit:



Area = Northcliff
Ping 42ms
DL = 5.63mbps
UL = 1.72 mbps
 
Near Strand / Somerset West
7.2 Mb/s 24gig


To JHB
DL 5.00
UL 1.90
ping 88

Very Happy ^^


To UK
DL 4.91
UL 0.83
ping 665
 
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I cannot even stay connected to HSDPA+ or whatever it's called. My modem turns blue and then solid cyan, then goes blank and turns blue again. I haven't even been able to load a website properly. So frustrating.

In the Ferndale (Randburg) area.
 
Scoperzor said:
I cannot even stay connected to HSDPA+ or whatever it's called. My modem turns blue and then solid cyan, then goes blank and turns blue again. I haven't even been able to load a website properly. So frustrating.

In the Ferndale (Randburg) area.
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Hi Scoperzor

You can send us your details on [email protected] and our Technical Helpdesk will be in contact.

Regards
Cell C
 
I'm in Menlyn with very similar results to Getafix...

UL 2.8meg/sec
DL 3.46meg/sec
Ping 43ms

Curious as to why this part of Pretoria seems to have killer uploads when everywhere else doesn't?

Bought my stick this morning and hellz, I'm happy. The lower latency is magic
 
Faerie Glen Pretoria, bought mine this afternoon @ Menlyn Park CellC shop.

Ping 45ms
DL 10.64 Mb/s
UL 3.28 Mb/s

Very impressed sofar!
 
Scoperzor said:
I cannot even stay connected to HSDPA+ or whatever it's called. My modem turns blue and then solid cyan, then goes blank and turns blue again. I haven't even been able to load a website properly. So frustrating.

In the Ferndale (Randburg) area.
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+1 in northriding area.
i've done about 20 tests over the last few days. top ul & dl speeds sitting at around 2mbps (often below that)
ping is also losing packets and fluctuating between 90 & 150 (mozambique 0_o) with very high jitter.
signal strength sitting between 8 - 20%.
i'll send onlinesupport a mail.
 
Parkview Johannesburg (connected to killarney I think)

Connection is really erratic, connects to cell c HSPA+ everytime but connection is terrible . Sometimes it flies at around 4mb/s then the next minute can't access any websites, latency shoots to 1000ms and almost 100% packet loss. Signal strength sitting at -75dB.

Did a speed test now at 5mb/s down, .2mb/s up latency = 70ms.

5 minutes later: Ping to www.myadsl.co.za = 780ms average (with 50% packet loss) and now I couldn't even complete a speedtest and it's 3am so the tower probably isn't too congested. I noticed the modem is dark blue then changes to light blue, what does that mean?

Gonna return the product on wednesday :< can't work with something that works as advertised only half the time.
 
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Will us CT peoples ever see 40ms local? I get around 80ms, but 40ms would be a dream.
 
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