IMATE Jamin Edge VERY SLOW!

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Nalith

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Hi

I have a Imate Jamin, when I connect using dialup in an Edge region and run any
speed test I'm getting speeds of 9 Kb/s which is slower than normal dial up. Can anyone give me some advice as what to check?

Thanks
 
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Is this local or international? There have been intl problems on MTN lately.
 
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SA_DUDE said:
Hi

I have a Imate Jamin, when I connect using dialup in an Edge region and run any
speed test I'm getting speeds of 9 Kb/s which is slower than normal dial up. Can anyone give me some advice as what to check?

Thanks
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What ROM version do you have??? start - settings - system - device information
which icon do you have on your device G or E ???
 
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The Guy said:
What ROM version do you have??? start - settings - system - device information
which icon do you have on your device G or E ???
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Rom Version: 2.13.9.23 WWE (Which was the latest the last time I Checked)
It shows "E", hence the reason I said i'm in a Edge region :D

I'm sitting at full signal also.
 
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SA_DUDE said:
Rom Version: 2.13.9.23 WWE (Which was the latest the last time I Checked)
It shows "E", hence the reason I said i'm in a Edge region :D

I'm sitting at full signal also.
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i have to ask these questions .... Techie 101 ... my monitor is not working .. is it plugged in .. is it turned on ...

Have you tried using another SIM card in the device ????
 
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The Guy said:
i have to ask these questions .... Techie 101 ... my monitor is not working .. is it plugged in .. is it turned on ...

Have you tried using another SIM card in the device ????
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Yip, just did the test now with another SIM (MTN 3G SIM), i'm still getting 30 - 40 kbps which is much slower than 250 kbps that Edge should be giving me. I have also tried it on another tower, same story.
 
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Yip, just did the test now with another SIM (MTN 3G SIM), i'm still getting 30 - 40 kbps which is much slower than 250 kbps that Edge should be giving me. I have also tried it on another tower, same story.
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its much better than the previous 9 kbps .. MTN Data dude can maybe shed some light on this subject ... i doubt it is the devices
 
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its much better than the previous 9 kbps .. MTN Data dude can maybe shed some light on this subject ... i doubt it is the devices
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I did a few more tests, with my SIM and the 3G sim, seems the speeds vary between 9 to 40 kpbs but never really more than that =(

I have tried phoning MTNSP, they weren't too much help.
 
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I get about the same throughput when I connect my I-mate up to my PC as a modem and when I use it on it's own. The Network type doesn't make a difference, CellC, Virgin, MTN, all give the same slow throughput with the I-mate. The same sims in my edge data card however gives the "correct" throughput. I haven't really bothered to figure out why so I don't have a solution. :( :cool:
 
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internaut said:
I get about the same throughput when I connect my I-mate up to my PC as a modem and when I use it on it's own. The Network type doesn't make a difference, CellC, Virgin, MTN, all give the same slow throughput with the I-mate. The same sims in my edge data card however gives the "correct" throughput. I haven't really bothered to figure out why so I don't have a solution. :( :cool:
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That's interesting

MTNDD
 
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SA_DUDE said:
Unfortunatly I have not tried it that way round yet, I will do so when I can get hold of another 3G/Edge device.
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Otherwise advise us on the forum where you are area and so forth and the rest of the guys can advise if they having a problem in the same area and if yes then we can investigate via the network

Let us know

MTNDD
 
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MTN_Data_Dude said:
Otherwise advise us on the forum where you are area and so forth and the rest of the guys can advise if they having a problem in the same area and if yes then we can investigate via the network

Let us know

MTNDD
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The two area's I have tried is Bryanston (Main and Norman rd) and Midrand (16th Road). Hope this helps, I would really love to get this sorted out. I will have a look if I can check this in more places to see if I get the same speeds and let you know. Thanks for the help so far DD :).
 
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The two area's I have tried is Bryanston (Main and Norman rd) and Midrand (16th Road). Hope this helps, I would really love to get this sorted out. I will have a look if I can check this in more places to see if I get the same speeds and let you know. Thanks for the help so far DD :).
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No prob

MTNDD
 
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