GPRS Is Down

[scuz]

Hi

Sorry guys but GPRS is down the service department is working on the issue will let you know when its back up again.

We do appoligise about the issue

 

[xrapidx]

That explains why I can't do jack.

 

[ndlovu_f]

Please note that the erratic connections that have you been experiencing have been rectified. It should be up & running now after last night downtime.
Please advise should you have problems in your area as incidents are isolated. We apologise for the inconvinience caused.

 

[AirWolf]

That explains why I can't do jack.

Same here last night I haven't tried today.

 

[xrapidx]

Same here last night I haven't tried today.

Yup... I haven't tried today either, cause I have internet at work... looks like its only down when you need to use it

 

[CellBel]

It's OK at the moment. If it will stay like this all day and night, ???????

 

[Boodles]

We know of road rage, well i had a serious case of internet rage yesterday/lastnight.

Jeez like.

 

[xrapidx]

How do you guys access the net? I'm using my cellphone, but ****e its slow... do Virgin have a access card thingy? How much they sell it for?

 

[ndlovu_f]

hi xrapidx,

We have GPRS & EDGE, please note that the speeds depend on the handset and the area that are in check: http://www.cellc.co.za/content/services/smartdatagprs.asp
We currently offer the AirCard 775 PC Card PCMCIA modem (EDGE & GPRS), just visit your nearest Virgin mobile Flagship or Musica stores

 

[xrapidx]

Thanks... out of interest... does the card work on any network, and whats an estimate of the price?

I'm using a nokia 6310i, which is only gprs.

 

[Skeptik]

The price of a GPRS+EDGE only data card is not too far removed from a GPRS+EDGE+3G+HSDPA one. Rather leave these on the shelf.

 

[xrapidx]

*sigh* such a simple question.

 

[Skeptik]

According to this archived post (they get put away quicky!).
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/archive/index.php/t-34817.html
The cell-c data cards are NOT network locked.

As for price, around R1600+ for EDGE only.

That's quite pricey for a limited card.

 

[xrapidx]

i dont get the point then... cause u can get an 3G phone for less than half that and use it as a 'modem'... the cellphone providers in the company are real ****ers.... worst part is Virgin claims not to rip 'us' off...

I was considering buying a Nokia N95 through them cause they say they don't charge interest, etc. They don't need to if they're selling the phone at +R3000 higher than the stores.

They do rip customers off, just like the others.

 

[Skeptik]

The odd thing about the data cards from the bigger networks, is they don't seem to drop much in price like cellphones do.

 

[AirWolf]

Cell phone prices start dropping after the initial buzz and interest starts dwindling. With data cards we by no means have even reached peak interest. The prices won't drop significantly in the near future unless there is some sort of bulk discount.

 

[xrapidx]

Cell phone prices start dropping after the initial buzz and interest starts dwindling. With data cards we by no means have even reached peak interest. The prices won't drop significantly in the near future unless there is some sort of bulk discount.

...the prices won't drop because the providers know they can rip off consumers in SA... thats why I'm ordering a data card of ebay

 

[AirWolf]

Which card? How much is it? Is it new?