Victory 301USB - USB Modem on Cell C's UMTS 900 network

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RichardG

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gmansa said:
And will I get the full 7.2Mbps speeds on it (if the area allows for it)?
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unfortunately you wont ever actually be able to download at full 7.2 Mbps (impossible imo), many factors need to be taken into consideration.
How far are your from the base stations? If you are able 1 KM from the base station without LINE OF SIGHT this wont be possible another factor how many people are on your base station etc.

7.2 will never be guaranteed.

By the looks of the specs yeah but don't quote me on that - Rather go purchase a Huewei modem you wont regret it.

Here is a little hint taken from my CELL C Wooooosh box.

Key Features
UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ 900/2100 MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
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RichardG said:
unfortunately you wont ever actually be able to download at full 7.2 Mbps (impossible imo), many factors need to be taken into consideration.
How far are your from the base stations? If you are able 1 KM from the base station without LINE OF SIGHT this wont be possible another factor how many people are on your base station etc.

7.2 will never be guaranteed.

By the looks of the specs yeah but don't quote me on that - Rather go purchase a Huewei modem you wont regret it.
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LOL, cool thanks, I know getting the fact about getting the MAX, just don't want to be stuck getting EDGE speeds like on other modem.

I'm not a huge fan of the Huewei modems and also stock is ad serious issue, where do I get the Cell C one, the shops don't seem to have stock.
 
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Madhawk said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see any "WCDMA 900 MHz" in those specs, only "WCDMA 1200 MHZ".

Don't think that speedstick is compatible with Cell C.
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True.

Definately not compatible to Cell C's 'WOOSH'.

However, it is compatible with Vodacom and MTN. Read 3.2mbps download on my first use with it on MTN n/work after it maxed at 270kbps on Cell C's. I am sure the speed will be higher at different times becoz it was at peak times. It also clearly shows 3G when connected to MTN while it shows an 'E' only on Cell C.

Defintely not for WOOSH.

However, I still have my Cell C data and none of my MTN data anymore. So, I am using my slow Cell C sim (with Victory) right now. Pros and cons.
 
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