Neo-wimax offering

[ebendl]

So applied for 1 Mbps connection today. Will let you guys know when they come and do a LOS.

 

[JohnJuniorV3]

So applied for 1 Mbps connection today. Will let you guys know when they come and do a LOS.

Awesome! Still stuck here on my sh*t ADSL

Looking at there LTE Uncapped though, just got Vodacom 4G the other day Apparently the LTE signal has further range than the 3G one?

 

[quik]

Have neotel expanded their coverage for wi-max yet? Desperately want to have uncapped service but seem to be located in an area that is serviced by nobody (Telkom refuse to replace stolen lines), never mind the fact that I'm a stones throw away from Fourways :wtf:

Hi phool

Neotel will most likely not expand the WiMax network as they roll out more and more LTE base stations, PM me your location and I will run a feasibility on what's available in your area.

I tried using the neotel website coverage map but it seems that the coverage area would change depending if I zoomed in or out, so I presume that is not working as intended.

Coverage maps are a bit lacking, PM me your location and I will load a proper feasibility.

What's the upload speed on Neotel Wimax? Discovered today that I'm in range and desperately looking at getting rid of my iBurst.

Also see I'm in the LTE coverage - do we have any idea what the pricing will look like?

Pricing on LTE as follows:
2Mbps = R999 incl VAT (Promo price for 1st 1000 subscribers, thereafter R999 excl VAT)
5Mbps = R1799 excl VAT
10Mbps = R2899 excl VAT

Can work on a minimum upload speed of around 33% of download speed.

I have seen many other Neotel WiMAX speedtests on the forum, their latencies are really good?
Also what is the difference between NeoBroadband WiMAX and this promotion? I have seen people on 1mb NeoFlex WiMAX and their pings are average 25-60ms?

Majour difference between NeoFlex and NeoBroadband is the after sales service I would say, the enterprise helpdesk for business is much more responsive.

Bad news, can't pick up LOS Any other ideas for the Lonehill area?

PM me your location an I will check what Neotel services are available where you are.

Awesome! Still stuck here on my sh*t ADSL

Looking at there LTE Uncapped though, just got Vodacom 4G the other day Apparently the LTE signal has further range than the 3G one?

LTE uses spectrum much more efficiently so coverage is definately better, PM your location and I will check coverage for you.

 

[ebendl]

So the lady just phoned me to confirm installation (I must say, very effective). She did mention that installation can be up to a 3m pole - something my complex won't approve. Obviously it will be lower if my LOS is good (and a WISP who did a previous LOS said he could see the Neotel tower).

Anybody else have such a hectic installation?

 

[ebendl]

OK, so Neotel was at my house today to do LOS and installation. Unfortunately the signal is very weak - seems like the tower is 7 km away and they usually aim for 5km. So no go.

Will now either consider LTE (though I expect the same since I can't imagine Neotel has different towers for different services and thus a closer LTE base station) or another WISP's service.

 

[quik]

I ws with NoeTal at the previous company I worked with and the Wimax was super cool fast, unshaped and uncapped. But dont think you can get technical issues resolved. That was a major pain in the backside dealing with neotel. IMHO they have the product but not the service.

OK, so Neotel was at my house today to do LOS and installation. Unfortunately the signal is very weak - seems like the tower is 7 km away and they usually aim for 5km. So no go.

Will now either consider LTE (though I expect the same since I can't imagine Neotel has different towers for different services and thus a closer LTE base station) or another WISP's service.

They do use different towers for LTE/WiMax/Microwave so give the LTE a try.

PM me you coordinates and I'll have a look quick if you are within coverage before you apply.

 

[cobusv]

I stay in Randpark Ridge and we really have crappy DSL here for the last few years, doesnt look like telkom will ever increase the speeds here, they say we can have 4mb but i have tried and it's nearly impossible to get more than 2 as it's just to far from the aasvoelkop exchange. So today i signed up for the Neobroadband WIMAX, but going thru this forum LOS really seems like a big problem, so now i'm not so much hopeful anymore really sucks

 

[ebendl]

Yeah its a problem. Lte is possibly better but it's just outside my price range...

 

[netstrider]

I live in Midrand 6Km from Neotel's big offices here. After Telkom told me they cannot service me due to high copper theft I thought at least getting Neotel should not be an issue.

Turns out I am not in LTE coverage nor in Wimax coverage.

 

[SeaSickMama]

I live in Midrand 6Km from Neotel's big offices here. After Telkom told me they cannot service me due to high copper theft I thought at least getting Neotel should not be an issue.

Turns out I am not in LTE coverage nor in Wimax coverage.

That sucks

i have been trying to find out alot about this service as i am currently with iBurst and they are shocking its not even funny, but then it told me i wasnt covered when i checked on their map in midrand i just had to pin point where i was and i kinda live on a hill, then it said i was covered by all their services Really thinking of going this route. I have however herd from my fathers company who deals with all the telecommunications in SA that iBurst has lost over 80,000 subscribers in the last year.

Kind Regards

 

[ebendl]

I have however herd from my fathers company who deals with all the telecommunications in SA that iBurst has lost over 80,000 subscribers in the last year.

Kind Regards

That can't be true because then their towers would be less congested.