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HSDPA is not practical.

What is the use of the speed if you can not use the speed. :mad: :mad: :mad:

As far as I know it is 5.5 Grand for a 10Gig bundle :mad: so it's really not worth the speed.

In the uk my they pay 30 pound +-R330 for 12Mbps, 200mb web space, a co.uk domain and unlimited downloads.

I used HSDPA as a trail but they capped me on the first day and the trail was supposed to last 2 weeks.

South Africa Realy have to wake up.
 
I disagree, it has applications that are very practical. This weekend for example I had to go and babysit my niece's kids. But I had very important work to finish. A laptop and 3G saved my ass as I was able to use remote desktop and effectively be at work working on my pc, albeit with a few interuptions from the kids, of course :)

Changing windows in remote desktop caused a wait of a second or 2, but HSDPA with the higher bandwidth should solve this problem. I used about 10 MB per hour. A very cost efficient service in this respect.

I am keen to try HSDPA out on remote desktop. If this works, my boss's arm is in for some twisting :)
 
Ajax,

I concur wholeheartedly. Have been using remote desktop for a considerable period and in the worst of circumstances - I work for Government - and must admit I find it really useful if I am away at conference or meetings to keep tounch with the office so that the work does not pile up. As far as I can see, HSDPA can only improve the situation still further. Anyone who has tried to do something similar using the government net can only concur since even straight GPRS is an improvement on that!
 
I don’t say the speed is bad it is just 20Gig will cost (10gig bundle = R5990.00 + R2 * 10000) = +-R25,990.00 @ HSDPA when even R699.00 for 20 Gig @ my wireless is expensive compared to international standards.

I agree in your case it is a live saver but, it is just against my morel values to support a service that is there only for money and don’t care a rats as% about us even if we have to use our last penny’s that was supposed to be used for food to be able to use there service, as long as they make there money.
 
Problem is only time I can use Digicrap to download Very Large Databases to do statistical analysis is between about 23:00 and 03:00 and generally I'm at home during those hours. Need to connect to office using remote desktop (using 3G) and start process and then disconnect and hope that everything holds together so I have my work next morning. If 3G or HSDPA were more reasonably priced it would certainly help:mad:
 
bruceahibbert said:
Problem is only time I can use Digicrap to download Very Large Databases to do statistical analysis is between about 23:00 and 03:00 and generally I'm at home during those hours. Need to connect to office using remote desktop (using 3G) and start process and then disconnect and hope that everything holds together so I have my work next morning. If 3G or HSDPA were more reasonably priced it would certainly help:mad:
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I think a much lower price can be charged for use during those hours. This would help a lot bridging the divide between low cost per MB fixed line and high(er) cost per MB mobile.
 
The way I see it : I might be wrong.

The reason Vodacom don’t have many users subscribed /use more than 1 gig is because of the price. And to me it only makes sense in a financial way to lower the price and get lots more users. There are many users that can’t get ADSL or just doesn’t want/cant afford an ADSL and 3G connection.

And if there are more users typically the price should be able to come down.

But then again. The way SA works lately is the more users the more they can put up there price because if a few leave the still have lots of other users.
 
Point I was trying to make is: If Gummint Digicrap worked like Digicrap supposed to work I ought to be able to access VLD all day long but, as expected, Gummint Digicrap makes Hellkom Dial-up look good most of the time! If I can get 1kB/sec on Gummint Digicrap most of the time I'm having a really good day!:mad: When I get home and use 3G is a pleasure. Only prob is the price for large datasets.
 
Local Wireless is actually very low in comparison with UK pricing of around 5 pound per MB considering their network running costs are lower than ours.
 
VC HSDPA Rollout

vodacom3g said:
The rollout plan is still being finalised but all 3G sites will be upgraded to HSDPA.

The HSDPA network is a simple, software upgrade. No new towers / base-stations need to be build, so the roll-out will be much more rapid than the initial 3G roll-out.

You will need new HSDPA equipment (data card / handset) on your side.
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A Quick question. Is it true that VC cannot roll out HSDPA in Dbn and Ct as Alcatel was used as the engine in the initial 3G roll out(Which is not HSDPA compliant). The rest of the sites are run on Siemens which is compatible with HSDPA.

Is there any truth in this ?
 
Dr_Data said:
A Quick question. Is it true that VC cannot roll out HSDPA in Dbn and Ct as Alcatel was used as the engine in the initial 3G roll out(Which is not HSDPA compliant). The rest of the sites are run on Siemens which is compatible with HSDPA.

Is there any truth in this ?
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Vodacom's 3G network is all Siemens - both radio and switch so therefore it cannot be true
 
Dr_Data said:
A Quick question. Is it true that VC cannot roll out HSDPA in Dbn and Ct as Alcatel was used as the engine in the initial 3G roll out(Which is not HSDPA compliant). The rest of the sites are run on Siemens which is compatible with HSDPA.

Is there any truth in this ?
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Not at all! Where did this come from?

The Vodacom 2G is built around Alcatel and Motorola equipment. The complete 3G network is based on Siemens.

Every single 3G base station is already running HSDPA and have been for quite a while. Therefore ANYWHERE you can get 3G coverage you'll get HSDPA coverage. I've been using HSDPA in Cpt for a few weeks already.

Where did you get this information, by the why?
 
vodacom3g said:
Not at all! Where did this come from?
Every single 3G base station is already running HSDPA and have been for quite a while. Therefore ANYWHERE you can get 3G coverage you'll get HSDPA coverage.
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This is not true a have a HSDPA card and can only use it only in midrand, sandton and the airport. The rest of the the time I have to use 3G.

Do you know how to see if you are using 3G or HSDPA? because allt he towers that have 3g does NOT support HSDPA
(When the light flashes 3 times it is HSDPA, 2 times it is 3G and 1 time is GPRS)
 
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Just did (in a sense) in the News thread but let's pick it up here:

With GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA, we now have four different bearer capabilities.

We also have different data bundles, from a few meg to a few gigs.

These give many permutations and the thinking is how can we better utilise these parameters to provide more suitable products to different users requirements, instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.

Forum feedback required!
 
Swapping of Cards

V3g

I read that VC will swap all 3g cards bought from February this year. Where can we get more info on this and how to go about swapping?
 
BioVolt said:
This is not true a have a HSDPA card and can only use it only in midrand, sandton and the airport. The rest of the the time I have to use 3G.

Do you know how to see if you are using 3G or HSDPA? because allt he towers that have 3g does NOT support HSDPA
(When the light flashes 3 times it is HSDPA, 2 times it is 3G and 1 time is GPRS)
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Sounds strange, won't you post or PM me the areas? I'm 100% sure that all towers are on HSDPA.

When last did you check? Sounds like you were on the Early User Trail as those were some of the first trail sites.

The technical guys tell me the light flashes 4 times and not 3, but I also only see 3.

Are they wrong or is it an optical illusion? :)
 
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