MTN vs Vodacom

kaeiou said:
amen :o

we're probably all at different levels of understanding about how mobile communication actually works, but one thing i don't understand is, if it's just a software upgrade, what's stopping them from upgrading all the towers to HSDPA today?
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Well I stand to be corrected about it being a mere software upgrade but I am guessing that they may need to send someone to the tower to do the upgrade.

Perhaps there is something else we are not aware of.

EDIT: Just searched now and according to vodacom3g it is only a software upgrade
 
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As this is an MTN vs Vodacom thread; my comments.

I recently went over to Vodacom despite the hassle of having to change my number. My two main reasons were

1. No support on MyADSL from MTN (compare this to the support V3G gives on the other forum.)

2. The fact that in the Western Cape they only have one service centre, at Canal Walk. The staff in all the other MTN centres are not only completely clueless about everything baring selling cellphones (on commision no doubt) but they also have no power to cut deals.
Vodacom on the other hand has well staffed service centres at every large mall, they are clued up about GPRS/software problems etc, and can organise deals and sort out most hassles.

Having moved over I am much happier with my data coverage/data speeds, and not having to deal with all that vibrant yellow anymore.
 
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As a prepaid user for me MTN rules

I was emptying my wallet every couple of days for a data bundle on Vodacom, now my bundle ussually lasts the whole month...

As for speed, I could get a faster connection (70kbps) on vodacom only by moving my aerial around... It was pretty much hit and miss.

MTN has connected only at 45kbps since I started using it, although the signal strenth is strong.

That is GPRS... no 3G or Edge in the sticks
 
murray654 said:
As a prepaid user for me MTN rules

I was emptying my wallet every couple of days for a data bundle on Vodacom, now my bundle ussually lasts the whole month...

As for speed, I could get a faster connection (70kbps) on vodacom only by moving my aerial around... It was pretty much hit and miss.

MTN has connected only at 45kbps since I started using it, although the signal strenth is strong.

That is GPRS... no 3G or Edge in the sticks
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Ok out of this i make out that MTN prepaid rules......
Ty guys for your input.
 
Vodacom in Krugersdorp CBD:

Results:
Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

Download time: 5.248 seconds
Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
Estimated line speed: 777.4 (kilobits/second)
Estimated line speed: 95.3 (kiloBytes/second)
Read the Download Test FAQ.
Back to the home page.


MTN at same location ( using same card = will use best connection available which is GPRS here! )

Results:
Below is the data used to calculate your download speed:

Download time: 90.58 seconds
Size of file: 500 KiloBytes
Estimated line speed: 45 (kilobits/second)
Estimated line speed: 5.5 (kiloBytes/second)
Read the Download Test FAQ.
Back to the home page.
( i have been begging MTN for over a year (as far as i remember )on this forum for EDGE....gave only GPRS...i asked Vodacom for 3g, and got it the same week....check the forums...and now they have given us HSDPA ( +the free swapout on our cards from 3g to HSDPA )

AND THE WINNER IS.....VODACOM, the leading cellular & broadband provider
 
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