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Buzzar

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Hi there,

I know this has been asked before but I would appreciate some assistance / clarification from all you good folks please.
I need a temporary ADSL line, as fast as possible my usage will only be around 3-5 GB monthly. I'm currently in the UK and are planning to go to Mossel Bay for 3 months (hopefully longer.. :D) The line where I'll be staying is ADSL enabled. I have a laptop, Netgear DG834 ADSL modem + filter.

Basically I need fast internet access 10+ hours per day.

Will this work? Approximate costs? What do you guys do about power failures...?

Many Thanks, I really do appreciate any help or suggestions!!!
 
So you comin' to SA to surf the net?! (10+ hrs a day ...) ;)
 
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I wish.....I need to be able to work from there. My company will let me do it if I'm available.... and we have offices in UK and US. And the Yanks don't care what time it is where you are - typical obnoxious big mouths!!
And I need to be in SA for my family! And if you want to survive 10 hours a day is the average... ;)
 
Buzzar said:
I need a temporary ADSL line, as fast as possible my usage will only be around 3-5 GB monthly. I'm currently in the UK and are planning to go to Mossel Bay for 3 months (hopefully longer.. :D) The line where I'll be staying is ADSL enabled. I have a laptop, Netgear DG834 ADSL modem + filter.
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When you say the line is ADSL enabled do you mean it is already an ADSL line or do you mean the exchange has spare ADSL ports and the line is able to be upgraded to ADSL?

If it's already been upgraded to ADSL and the bills are up to date it shouldn't be a problem but if it still needs to be upgraded I wouldn't count on it happening very quickly due to Telkom's terrible service delivery. It could take weeks to upgrade the line.

Rather get a 3G connection on prepaid if you need something fast and temporary. The data will cost a lot but when converting Pounds to Rands it shouldn't hurt too much.
Ok ... it will hurt compared to what you're used to paying in the UK but it's still going to be less fuss. No contracts, installation charges, etc.
 
This is what Telkom DSL Availability checker gives me:

"The exchange supports ADSL. You qualify for SIO (Self Install Option).........."

I would prefer ADSL as I do need good speed for work. For HSDPA I will have to buy another modem as well... How long are we talking if they have to upgrade the line then?

Thanks for the info!
 
I also say HSxPA, Vodacom...... Telkom um, nah if you need to cancel the ADSL they might charge you, also you can expect the ADSL to be installed by the time you leave.:D

And our HSxPA service is very good here almost on a par with ADSL in most places.

Also if you need an external IP vodacom can provision you on the internetVPN account which you will receive a external IP.
 
of course get ADSL if you have the option, no questions asked. just order the line, get an ISP/account, plug the modem in and go
 
fragtion_ said:
of course get ADSL if you have the option, no questions asked. just order the line, get an ISP/account, plug the modem in and go
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He needs it fast , by the time telkom installs it he will be on the plane going home lol
 
Buzzar said:
This is what Telkom DSL Availability checker gives me:

"The exchange supports ADSL. You qualify for SIO (Self Install Option).........."
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Here's the problem - you have the ability for an ADSL line in your area, however your line is currently not an ADSL one, and when they say "self install", what they mean is you can plug in the router yourself and set up your service provider settings. You cannot perform the self install until Telkom have upgraded your line, which can (and does) take weeks, if not months.

Your best bet, as mentioned by others, is to go HSDPA. You do not need to buy a modem if your cellphone supports hsdpa, you can just link to it over bluetooth and use it as a modem.
 
Na, telkom usually do ADSL self installs on an existing telephone line in 4 days.
Day 1 : You call 10210 and ask for the ADSL package that you want and ask for self install.
Day 2 : They assign you a port number.
Day 3 : A techie plugs your line into a port at the DSLAM.
Day 4 : They call you and tell you to go ahead and plug in your router.

Sometimes Day 1 and 2 happen on the same day.
 
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