Hi everyone! 
I need your help and advice on a reliable but reasonably priced home internet solution. My wife and I use Skype and Voip software a lot, so it has to be particularly good for video chat and internet calling. I live in Midrand and have moved within Midrand a couple of times in the last 2 years.
Initially I tried Vodacom's prepaid bundles but they were getting to be too expensive for the amount of net surfing I do from home. So then I switched to iburst wireless which was good while it lasted. Recently I moved again within Midrand and this particular area unfortunately seems to have poor coverage from iburst. So I'm wondering what to do...
1. There are no telkom lines in this complex. So I suppose ADSL is out of the question.
2. Is it possible to get some sort of wireless repeater or booster that will improve my iburst signal? Both Hi-Fi Corp and Incredible Connection were clueless about these things. And Poynting suggested something which is going to cost at least R2500 including installation. Plus I would have to take permission from my landlord to install a Poynting antenna because I only rent this apt. Isn't there a free standing device available out there that can boost my weak signals??
3. I got an 8ta prepaid sim today to check out their signals. It had great reception on my phone while I purchased a data bundle. But as soon as I inserted it in my vodacom 3G data card to test it out, first it went into roaming. Then, on the second try onwards it wouldn't even connect saying "Please insert correct sim". I do not want to get into a 24 month contract without making sure 8ta has coverage in this area!! The 10 gig deal sure sounds good though.
4. Should I go WiMax?? But it seems to be an expensive option. Or am I mistaken?
Ideally I wish I had a landline in this complex so I can go with Mweb uncapped ADSL which seems to be the best option out there. But what is the next best option? Please help with your inputs!
I need your help and advice on a reliable but reasonably priced home internet solution. My wife and I use Skype and Voip software a lot, so it has to be particularly good for video chat and internet calling. I live in Midrand and have moved within Midrand a couple of times in the last 2 years.Initially I tried Vodacom's prepaid bundles but they were getting to be too expensive for the amount of net surfing I do from home. So then I switched to iburst wireless which was good while it lasted. Recently I moved again within Midrand and this particular area unfortunately seems to have poor coverage from iburst. So I'm wondering what to do...
1. There are no telkom lines in this complex. So I suppose ADSL is out of the question.
2. Is it possible to get some sort of wireless repeater or booster that will improve my iburst signal? Both Hi-Fi Corp and Incredible Connection were clueless about these things. And Poynting suggested something which is going to cost at least R2500 including installation. Plus I would have to take permission from my landlord to install a Poynting antenna because I only rent this apt. Isn't there a free standing device available out there that can boost my weak signals??
3. I got an 8ta prepaid sim today to check out their signals. It had great reception on my phone while I purchased a data bundle. But as soon as I inserted it in my vodacom 3G data card to test it out, first it went into roaming. Then, on the second try onwards it wouldn't even connect saying "Please insert correct sim". I do not want to get into a 24 month contract without making sure 8ta has coverage in this area!! The 10 gig deal sure sounds good though.
4. Should I go WiMax?? But it seems to be an expensive option. Or am I mistaken?
Ideally I wish I had a landline in this complex so I can go with Mweb uncapped ADSL which seems to be the best option out there. But what is the next best option? Please help with your inputs!
