MTN 3G Coverage Map

[BeVonk!]

Thanx Stevedore. I will do so the moment I can figure out why the connection between both my computers and my Nokia stopped working since I installed the MTN Huawei data card.

 

[YelloFever]

MTN DD,

maybe you can help me with the following ...

I have an existing MTN Pro-Call contract with a Nokia 9300i phone that I took out in Dec 2005. My work activities have evolved in the last six months to the extent that I now need a Blackberry solution. With the Nokia I have to pull my e-mail when I have time to sit down and do so (not often enough). Blackberry will work much better for me now. What are my options with MTN? How can I get Blackberry without changing my number? Is there a way to convert my current contract to Blackberry - and if so what will it cost?

If a conversion is possible I assume that I would have to buy the handset seperately. What models are available at what cost - and when will new models become available?

@Trafeye

Maybe this will help you

If you need BIS/BES loaded you can just phone your SP and ask them to load it for you.....

Please follow this link....

http://nokia-asia.com/nokia/0,,80370,00.html

Thanks MTNDD

 

[Stevedore]

Automail will eliminate the need for separate (additional) subscription to crackberry services from your sp....

NB - you will hve to re-start the app every time that your power up your phone - think being online in outlook!

@Trafeye

Maybe this will help you

If you need BIS/BES loaded you can just phone your SP and ask them to load it for you.....

Please follow this link....

http://nokia-asia.com/nokia/0,,80370,00.html

Thanks MTNDD

 

[YelloFever]

Automail will eliminate the need for separate (additional) subscription to crackberry services from your sp....

NB - you will hve to re-start the app every time that your power up your phone - think being online in outlook!

Thanks Stevedore

MTNDD

 

[Timberland]

Problems with PCMCIA to PCI adaptor

Hi folks

I've got an Elan P111 PCMCIA to PCI adaptor and I'm using an MTN Huawei HSDPA data card. My problem is that my pc always bluescreens on first boot up, if the data card is not inserted then as soon as I insert it it crashes or I get a msg invalid card. However on a subsequent boot it works fine. I've flashed my motherboard bios to the latest version however this still does not rectify the problem. I would appreciate any help on this matter.

 

[BeVonk!]

Hi folks

I've got an Elan P111 PCMCIA to PCI adaptor and I'm using an MTN Huawei HSDPA data card. My problem is that my pc always bluescreens on first boot up, if the data card is not inserted then as soon as I insert it it crashes or I get a msg invalid card. However on a subsequent boot it works fine. I've flashed my motherboard bios to the latest version however this still does not rectify the problem. I would appreciate any help on this matter.

If I were in your position I would take out the card and unistall all software/drivers loaded that was done with the original isntallation. I would then re-install the adapter - but strictly in the order specified by the manufacturer - software/drivers first - then the adapter itself last. The Elan adapter is very sensitive to this order. Some people have dowloaded the latest drivers first. I have been successful with the original ones that came with the adapter.

Try posting your problem in the hardware forum as well. There may be some settings that someone can help you with without doing it the way I suggested.

 

[YelloFever]

If I were in your position I would take out the card and unistall all software/drivers loaded that was done with the original isntallation. I would then re-install the adapter - but strictly in the order specified by the manufacturer - software/drivers first - then the adapter itself last. The Elan adapter is very sensitive to this order. Some people have dowloaded the latest drivers first. I have been successful with the original ones that came with the adapter.

Try posting your problem in the hardware forum as well. There may be some settings that someone can help you with without doing it the way I suggested.

MTN_Data_Dude MTN_Data_Dude is online now
MyADSL Master

Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 524
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Timberland
Hi folks

I've got an Elan P111 PCMCIA to PCI adaptor and I'm using an MTN Huawei HSDPA data card. My problem is that my pc always bluescreens on first boot up, if the data card is not inserted then as soon as I insert it it crashes or I get a msg invalid card. However on a subsequent boot it works fine. I've flashed my motherboard bios to the latest version however this still does not rectify the problem. I would appreciate any help on this matter.

Good day,

Timberland

What I can suggest is that you remove the drivers, then plug the PCI adaptor along with the data card into your machine after you've removed the drivers then reboot but before you reboot make sure your adapter and card are plugged in, then reload the software and see what happens I had the same problem.

Let me know

MTNDD
Edit/Delete Message

 

[baka]

where is the damn coverage map?
Someone please give me an URL.

 

[SlyFly]

Go to www.mtn.co.za

Products and Services > Overage and Roaming > National Coverage

Then click on the picture on the right that says... Are you covered?

Page will pop-up, fill in your adress details and it will show you the coverage...

http://www.mtn.co.za/default.aspx?pid=11789#

 

[paul barfoot]

Not too sure what is up with the MTN 3G coverage in Valhalla but our modem keeps disconnecting. We have had the modem checked out - seems happy but in our area I can't be on for more than 10 minutes without a disconnection....

anyone else having problems in this area of Pretoria?

 

[rotel123]

Centurion Zwartkop

I get, at best edge with ALWAYS less than 200kb/s with the E800 Fastlink, running thru a Toshiba A200 Sat Pro with Vista beeswax... HSDPA is not available at all.

 

[StonerStuart]

Easy way to get signal.

Hi all Iv read a bit of the complaints here about the lack of strong signal.

I would like to tell you all it won't change very soon so male the most of it. There is a company called pointing and they sell booster antennas. I bought an omnidirectional antenna and would not look back. It boosted my signal from one pathetic bar up to full signal. It works well.

Check it out

http://www.poyntingdirect.co.za/

 

[Voldemort]

....Or instead of forking out over a grand you could log a call with the network coverage department, they send someone out and should there be a problem that can be sorted by an arial booster we would simply give you one?

 

[StonerStuart]

Who's giving free boosters?

Are you from a network snakepit? Who is giving out free boosters?
I was with vodacom when I needed it and I logged many calls they said that they would advise me on buying a booster antenna at my own expense and I did. No free boosters. But it sorted out the problem and was easier than begging vodacom. And I can take it with me when I move. So I am sorted.

But free boosters sound awesome

 

[Voldemort]

Are you from a network snakepit? Who is giving out free boosters?
I was with vodacom when I needed it and I logged many calls they said that they would advise me on buying a booster antenna at my own expense and I did. No free boosters. But it sorted out the problem and was easier than begging vodacom. And I can take it with me when I move. So I am sorted.

But free boosters sound awesome

Yes, im one of the network guyssss for this company

 

[MadTelNetwork]

Tell Me Now TMN not MTN

We live in Sonnevled Brakpan and this is endless frustration. We are with Autopage with MTN 3G & Lite.

I have 2GB contract and every night after 19h00 then with full signal and HSDPA I can not dowload or upload. I just have to check my Skype icon then I know it is that time of the night!!!

My son's PING jumps from 10 to 400 then - he lost a chance on gaming prize of R 100k.

The more I call Autopage & MTN technical the less joy I receive. I have visitd the shop in Mall@Carnival and all they tell me "it has been logged with MTN" and also no joy.

But no problem with my Vodacom PayAsUGo datacard - absolutely fantastic.

What is happening MTN - My Tinkerbell Network -MTN??????

Autopage is making big bucks from all my business accounts with them and personal accounts - NO JOY?

I am dealing with international tour operators and local bus operators - must get mail in and out or make urgent internet payments - shame it seems MTN networks get tucked in every night at 19h00.

I can understand with my son if he gets to a certain limit of data but mine is a standard contract package - they charge exhorbitant rates if I exceed 2G - yet I must put up with their **** service.

Luckily one account is coming up in June for renewal - yippee I am on my way to Vodacom,

I got myself a new HSDPA card (Fastlink) and contract based on 3G coverage as per the MTN coverage map (http://www.mtn.co.za/default.aspx?pid=11789).

This map indicates that my area (Hennopspark, Centurion) is well covered with a 95% "signal available" rating where I stay. In reality I have zero 3G reception anywhere on my property (inside and outside). I even drove around with my laptop to test for 3G signal at verious spots in the area and where I got reception it was very weak (1 bar max for short periods).

I phoned the MTN data help desk (5551) but got nowhere with them. I complained on hellopeter.com and was told that their maps are accurate but that they will come back to me. Hasn't happened yet - and the map is obviously not accurate.

My 3G reception is perfect in Midrand (where I work) so there is nothing wrong with my card or settings.

Do these guys know what they're doing?! I'm not impressed.

BTW my company Vodacom HSDPA card works great at home.

 

[Riaan351]

K3772 modem

Can anyone help me with info. I have a K3772-z modem and open to all networks. I'm using mtn and 8ta sim cards and load them with data. Now my question is. Does one get a special card for modems or will these card work well enough? I heard people talking about datacards. What is the difs?

 

[Voldemort]

Can anyone help me with info. I have a K3772-z modem and open to all networks. I'm using mtn and 8ta sim cards and load them with data. Now my question is. Does one get a special card for modems or will these card work well enough? I heard people talking about datacards. What is the difs?

Your data card is a modem...