Screamer WiMax and WiFi

[robinjohnobrien]

So my struggle to get a broadband connection continues.

I live in a complex near Hatfield, PTA with no adsl infrastructure. Pursued various avenues to rectify this but nothing came of my efforts.

Then turned my focus to WiMax. Amobia came to do a site survey but where unable to get LOS. Neotel never arrived after requesting the survey twice. Staff at the Neotel shop initially did not know anything about WiMax.

So now I have found out about screamer. I have read many posts about their service, both good and bad.

I am down to my final options here.

I'd like to get current users views on Screamer, maybe some up-to-date speedtest results too. User feed back from users in Hatfield/Arcadia would be excellent.

I am in the coverage area for their WiFi and WiMax options. Apart from the technology used, what is the major difference in terms of speed and latency?

Any feedback is much appreciated!

 

[guest2013-1]

According to this hatfield is ADSL enabled: http://broadbandstats.co.za/exchange/THAT

It doesn't have a self-install option though, I suggest you look at the map how far away you're from the exchange and push for an install

 

[robinjohnobrien]

According to this hatfield is ADSL enabled: http://broadbandstats.co.za/exchange/THAT

Thanks for the reply. The issue is with the complex not having the infrastructure for Telkom to do an installation. Telkom will put a box outside the gate and wire us up if we can get 50% of the complex to sign up. Now considering they mainly students, the demand is low I have been trying to get it done for almost a year now, thats why I want to give Screamer a try.

 

[Tim the Techxpert]

Hi There,
Have you approached Vox or iBurst for their input?
I found this post detailing a user's experience.

Hope it helps

Tim

 

[nerf]

Watchout for those screamer sharks, poor service and there prices are ridiculously high for a max speed of 1 mbps. Speaking from experience.

 

[robinjohnobrien]

Have you approached Vox or iBurst for their input?

Had iBurst a few months back. Speeds were terrible. >1kbps download. I will look into VOX and see what they offer.

Watchout for those screamer sharks, poor service and there prices are ridiculously high for a max speed of 1 mbps. Speaking from experience.

Screamer isnt cheap, but im out of other options. ADSL would be the best but that is out of the question. I have heard good things about screamer as well as bad things. Apart from poor service and price, did the connection work at close to the correct speed? what about uptime?

 

[bender-bending-Rodriguez]

Hi there definitely do not go with screamer they are a bunch of sharks, you could try another possibility which is
Vertel networks they offer fiber connections over WI-FI im not sure if they do these kind of connections for home users
but you could give them a try. Please note NOT SURE ABOUT HOME USER CONNECTIONS but their internet rates are not to pricey

 

[rebel998]

DO NOT USE SCREAMER!

YOU WILL BE SORRY.

 

[Wipronet]

Hi Robin,

We are working on growing our presence in Hatfield. Feel free to drop me a PM and I will send you the details of our service, and an estimate of when we will be online.