MiFi modem for Cell C sim card

[killerbyte]

Hi

My uncle got an iPad and now wants to use his Cell C sim for data but the iPad only sees the Edge network on 900MHz.

Does any one know a decently priced 3G wifi hotspot that supports 7.2Mbps on the Cell C network?

 

[K.J]

Cell C should sell one, I've seen it in one of their recent magazines...

But...

The problem is the retards that work at the Cell C stores... I asked the guys at the Kolonnade branch, and they were clueless...

 

[Jola]

I ordered an unlocked "Three" E585 on eBay - works like a charm!

 

[killerbyte]

I went in there the other day and wanted to get my gran a speed stick. They wanted three months bank statement so we pulled out her gold card. He stared at us blankly. Evidently they do not know that if you have a gold card you don't need to produce bank statements.

 

[Shake&Bake]

Hi

My uncle got an iPad and now wants to use his Cell C sim for data but the iPad only sees the Edge network on 900MHz.

Does any one know a decently priced 3G wifi hotspot that supports 7.2Mbps on the Cell C network?

Called Froyo or Android 2.2.1.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

 

[killerbyte]

Called Froyo or Android 2.2.1.

Sent from my GT-I9000 using MyBroadband Android App

There is no point in buying another phone to act as a hotspot when buying a hotspot will be cheaper.

 

[GreGorGy]

I went in there the other day and wanted to get my gran a speed stick. They wanted three months bank statement so we pulled out her gold card. He stared at us blankly. Evidently they do not know that if you have a gold card you don't need to produce bank statements.

Since when? A Gold Card is not a free pass to avoid checks and balances. That said, why is the iPad not connecting to the 3G network? That is where I would start my investigation. Do other devices in the exact same location connect to Cell C's 3G? I would hate to see you buying a hotspot when it won't do anything either...

 

[killerbyte]

Most places will give you a cellphone contract without even a second glance when you show a gold card, hell its the only reason I got my gold card, simply wouldn't have bothered if there weren't any benefits.

The iPad 1 does not use 3G on the 900MHz frequency which Cell C uses. The only data connection that the iPad can do at 900MHz is EDGE. The iPad 2 doesn't haev this problem. This is why he needs a hotspot.

 

[GreGorGy]

The iPad 1 does not use 3G on the 900MHz frequency which Cell C uses. The only data connection that the iPad can do at 900MHz is EDGE. The iPad 2 doesn't haev this problem. This is why he needs a hotspot.

Bummer! At least I learnt something new though...

 

[OMB]

Does any one know a decently priced 3G wifi hotspot that supports 7.2Mbps on the Cell C network?

Define decently priced? I've got the Trendnet TEW 655 wireless router, but it's very small (slightly bigger than a blackberry) costs around R900 and has a rechargeable battery that lasts 2-3 hrs when not running off mains.

 

[mayurh]

I ordered an unlocked "Three" E585 on eBay - works like a charm!

dude u sure this one works? on cell c's 900mhz frequency?i want to buy the one from ebay too.but need to know for sure

 

[Jola]

The "Three" E585 definitely works with Cell C on 900Mhz UMTS - just make sure that you get an unlocked one.

 

[mayurh]

The "Three" E585 definitely works with Cell C on 900Mhz UMTS - just make sure that you get an unlocked one.

thanks dude

 

[Cell_C]

Good Day

Cell C has a MyZone router.
work well. 7.2 mbps.
the new one has a dashboard now that you can check balances.
and there is firmware for the old ones to updates them, to allow them to check as well.

Regards
~AM~

 

[Chris_SA]

Good Day

Cell C has a MyZone router.
work well. 7.2 mbps.
the new one has a dashboard now that you can check balances.
and there is firmware for the old ones to updates them, to allow them to check as well.

Regards
~AM~

R1500 for this, thats a bit steep isnt it?