NeoConnect Ethernet device planned

Nod said:
"Developing"? Why not just re-brand something already on the market? It will cost less, and you get a proven product.
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They are developing the label they will stick over the other label.
 
Stolla said:
Because they are a landline and not a cellphone operator.
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So does this automatically eliminate the likelihood of the CDMA based cellphones from being operational on the Neotel network?
Or is it just that Neotel may not provide the service and instead have an Altech or other reseller do it for them?
I'm not too clued up on the specifics - so if yourself or anyone would have some insight, it would be appreciated. :)
 
Shake&Bake said:
As for the contract, there is the option to cancel, but you still have to pay for a device which you will not use. I don't like that.
And that seems like a bit of a lock in to me...
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Please if there was no contract then you would just have to pay for the device upfront - the chances that they could justify giving away free devices are non existent

On the other hand they should allow you to purchase the device upfront for the same value - just so keep the contract whiners happy ...
 
Shake&Bake said:
I concur that they're trying, but they could have tried more - but thats on the hardware sign of things...

As for the contract, there is the option to cancel, but you still have to pay for a device which you will not use. I don't like that.
And that seems like a bit of a lock in to me...
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kilps said:
Please if there was no contract then you would just have to pay for the device upfront - the chances that they could justify giving away free devices are non existent

On the other hand they should allow you to purchase the device upfront for the same value - just so keep the contract whiners happy ...
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There's hardware out there which does not cost as much as the old farty one they're dropping into the market currently.

The fact remains that if you want/need to cancel - you're stuck with hefty paperweight...size and price.
 
Shake&Bake said:
There's hardware out there which does not cost as much as the old farty one they're dropping into the market currently.

The fact remains that if you want/need to cancel - you're stuck with hefty paperweight...size and price.
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Ok the argument that they are forcing you to buy poor quality hardware is valid - but arguing that a contract is a bad idea based on the hardware just doesn't work: it sounds like you are suggesting that if the hardware was good enough then a contract would be acceptable?

So what we really need is the 'contract' option, upfront buying option and more choices of hardware :)
 
kilps said:
Ok the argument that they are forcing you to buy poor quality hardware is valid - but arguing that a contract is a bad idea based on the hardware just doesn't work: it sounds like you are suggesting that if the hardware was good enough then a contract would be acceptable?

So what we really need is the 'contract' option, upfront buying option and more choices of hardware :)
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I suppose I'm looking for something that is more aligned with the current (can't believe I'm saying this :sick: ) fixed line option. You get a phone from a Telscum shop and its up and running. Why not employ the same means to this CDMA based offering? Its far less hassle to get the client connected - no techie needed.

I agree with the more choices of hardware - cheaper hardware that people can go and pick up at a Postnet or store and then activate with a sim or is it the RUIM (not that clued up I am). But a valid argument was raised in the Neotel sub-forum, concerning a roll-out of a prepaid service.

Cheap hardware and easy purchase options make the telecoms profits go ♪♫round and round♪♫, so this could "easily" implemented and thus attracting more clients I believe.
 
Stolla said:
Because they are a landline and not a cellphone operator.
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Neotel themselves have promoted the fact that their device is portable. So if they are going to use their device's portability as a selling point. Why not ofer something smaller and more poratble. Obviously they are not a cellular provider, but because their devices can be carried around, a smaller device would make a good replacement for day to day cellphone use. Why pay over R2 a minute when you can pay 50c or whatever Neotel's rate is?
 
ebudae said:
Neotel themselves have promoted the fact that their device is portable. So if they are going to use their device's portability as a selling point. Why not ofer something smaller and more poratble. Obviously they are not a cellular provider, but because their devices can be carried around, a smaller device would make a good replacement for day to day cellphone use. Why pay over R2 a minute when you can pay 50c or whatever Neotel's rate is?
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Well put ebudae - but perhaps Stolla can mail that off to Angus Hay for a response.
Thing is - there are CDMA based cellphones - attractive buggers.
CellC carries alot of volume in prepaid traffic with their R5 vouchers etc.
As you make mention of the discounted rates that Neotel rates - Why not make use of the option?
Tata pushes those puppies in India and coin it!
Some broader thinking from the SNO would get it some good market share...
 
Shake&Bake said:
My feelings...feel right :rolleyes:

My distaste is directed towards the fact that there is a 2 year contract in place.
I dislike contracts and I've wasted far too many keystrokes already down that road...
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contracts are not great but I hear from neotel you only have to pay R80 per month that you have left of your contract as a cancellation fee. not as great as cancelling giving the unit back and end of story but this is far better then having to pay the full amount of your contract.

not sure if one can transfer the contracts to another person but remember it is not like an ADSL line that takes 6 weeks to install or move. you can move the neotel right away (in the same dialling code area)
 
if & when ethernet comes on board, i can find a way around my allergy for contracts. i say better late than never. then no more "your call will be answered in ...20 minutes." bring it on
 
About time.

Hay further pointed out that Ethernet is a power hungry service and that this addition will mean a far shorter battery life than what is currently the case with the USB connectivity. The current devices have been praised for their particularly good battery life, something which Neotel would not have liked to sacrifice.
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Um. I want a fixed broadband solution so I don't care about battery life. If there is load shedding I will just use my 3G modem as a backup...
 
Hay further pointed out that Ethernet is a power hungry service and that this addition will mean a far shorter battery life than what is currently the case with the USB connectivity. The current devices have been praised for their particularly good battery life, something which Neotel would not have liked to sacrifice.
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I am heartily sick of that stupid story now.
I can just imagine the meetings....

Chairman: We are getting flack over our stupid decision to go USB only
Manager1: Let us find an excuse
[lights go out - loadshed!]
Chairman: I know! Let us say that USB is less power hungry than ethernet - everyone will believe that!

[rounds of applause]
[curtains]
 
i just need coverage! (Kempton Park, neotel, is where the biggest African Airport is)
 
Moederloos said:
I am heartily sick of that stupid story now.
I can just imagine the meetings....

Chairman: We are getting flack over our stupid decision to go USB only
Manager1: Let us find an excuse
[lights go out - loadshed!]
Chairman: I know! Let us say that USB is less power hungry than ethernet - everyone will believe that!

[rounds of applause]
[curtains]
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:D:D:D:D

If they can bring out a device with PoE, then you can stick the device high up an aerial to get a better signal :D

We'll have to wait and see what happens next... I'm glad they've been convinced to bring out an Ethernet device as well :D
 
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Wifi/Ethernet Access Points already exist and soon to be available locally!

We have been testing the Cradlepoint <http://www.cradlepoint.com> routers locally; which is currently awaiting SABS approval...

The MBR and PHS(battery powered) have been tested with all of the current Neotel 1x/EVDO devices as well as with the HSDPA huawei e220 and e270; in the market...

mail: [email protected] if you want more info...
 
@ Loki2008
Thanks for the info. I do appreciate the new devices that will be provided, however, I don't see a ethernet modem only choice on that site. Everything have wi-fi built-in. I really don't want to replace my current Linksys wireless router.

Any other ethernet products that you're considering?
 
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